Samantha Béart
Actor
London, UK
Biography:
A classically trained actor and as of 2023 a BAFTA Breakthrough, Samantha's recent performance as the fiery companion Karlach in Baldur's Gate has been met with both cultural and critical acclaim. Karlach is a finalist for a D.I.C.E. Award in the Outstanding Achievement in Character category. Samantha has twice been long listed for a BAFTA Games Award for Performer in a Leading Role, most recently for Karlach in 2023, and as Thomasina in "The Excavation of Hob's Barrow" in 2022.
Samantha's extensive career also includes Random in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"; on Radio 4 and national theatre tours, Calliope in Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman"; for Audible and Orr in "Torchwood" for Big Finish Productions. Other game roles include "Demon's Souls" (2020) and Bithell Games "The Solitaire Conspiracy". Samantha is the creator and host of "It Takes A Village", a streaming chat show on Twitch. A celebration of the people who make our games - on themes of collaboration, friendship and community.
Anime Convention Guest Appearances
- Kitsune Kon 2024 - July 19-21, 2024 in Green Bay, WI