Cliff Samara, a multifaceted individual with a rich cultural background, was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and holds dual citizenship of Great Britain and the United States. His upbringing in Norway and London, in addition to his birthplace, has undoubtedly shaped his unique perspective and linguistic abilities.
As a New Yorker, Cliff co-founded an information technology company that he later sold, allowing him to pursue his passion for acting at Weist-Barron studios. His impressive language skills include fluency in English, Sinhalese, and Norwegian.
Cliff's acting career has seen him appear in numerous TV shows, including Billions, The Blacklist, The Detour, Blue Bloods, Law & Order, 30 Rock, and Louie, among others. His film credits include Adam Sandler's The Cobbler, Bushwick Beats, Ace The Case, Happy Life, Couch, The Good Heart, Game Time, Beautiful Dreamer, and We Are New York, among others.
One of his notable scenes in The Cobbler was with the acclaimed actor Steve Buscemi, who was impressed with Cliff's work and even wrote a role specifically for him in his Web series Park Bench - Hunting Lodge. Cliff has also worked with Steve and Fred Armisen on this project.
In addition to his on-screen work, Cliff has appeared in numerous national TV commercials, industrials, and Web series. When not acting, he can be found performing stand-up comedy in NYC, showcasing his versatility and range as a performer.
