Samara Lee's journey as an actress began at the tender age of four, shortly after her family relocated to the United States from Seoul, South Korea, where she was born on March 8, 2008. Her introduction to the world of acting was marked by a serendipitous encounter with esteemed casting director Donna Belajac, who immediately recognized her innate talent.
This auspicious audition led to Samara being cast in the Oscar-nominated film Foxcatcher (2014),alongside a talented ensemble including Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo, and directed by the acclaimed Bennett Miller, known for his work on Capote and Moneyball.
Samara's subsequent film career was marked by a series of notable roles, including her appearances in The Last Witch Hunter (2015),starring Vin Diesel and Elijah Wood, and the Oscar-nominated film Concussion (2015),starring Will Smith, Luke Wilson, and Alec Baldwin.
In 2016, Samara made the bold move of relocating to Los Angeles, where she quickly established herself as a rising talent in the entertainment industry. Within mere weeks of her arrival, she landed a supporting role as Bee Mullins in Annabelle Creation, directed by David Sandberg, who previously worked on the critically acclaimed film Lights Out, and produced by James Wan, known for his work on The Conjuring 1 & 2, Insidious, and Furious 7.
Samara's impressive filmography is set to continue with several projects slated for release in 2017-18, as she continues to work coast to coast, solidifying her position as a talented and versatile young actress.
