* born November 5th, 1968 in Daly City, California

* moved to New York at 2years old, lived in the Bronx.

* later moved to Manhattan.

* when he was 5, his parents split up and he moved to San Francisco with his dad.

* he spent the summers with his mom in New York.

* both of his parents were aspiring actors at the time he was born.

* Sam is the grandson (on mom's side) of a theater professor.

* he made his professional debut with his mom at the age of 10.

* attended San Francisco High School for the performing arts.

* his film debut was during his senior year in high school, the horror movie 'Clownhouse'.

* Sam is a member of the New York based Latino troupe 'Labyrinth'.

* stage credits include: "Face Divided", a one act marathon performance at EST (Ensemble Studio Theater), Mike Leigh's off-Broadway "Goosepimples", "Dessert at Waffle House" (played Tiny)-McCarter Theatre, NJ, "Hot L Baltimore" (Williamstown Theatre Festival), "Orphans" (played Phillip)-Toured various shelters, "The Largest Elizabeth" (played Joseph)-Greg Germain NY Stage & Film, "Unidentified Human Remains" (played Robert)-Orpheum Theater.