Noted for his multifaceted career, Sammy hails from the town of Gateshead, where he initially gained experience as a musician, performing with various local bands, including the notable outfit 'Pigmeat'.
It was in 1973 that Sammy, alongside a group of fellow local actors, embarked on a pioneering venture, co-founding the 'Live Theatre Company' in Newcastle, a venture that would have a lasting impact on the city's cultural landscape.
Despite his impressive accomplishments in the world of theatre, it is as the lovable character, Stick, in the beloved BBC series Spender (1991),that Sammy is perhaps most fondly remembered by audiences.
