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| Birth name | Samuel Mayer Russ Hammington |
| Born | 31 July 1977 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Nationality | Australian, New Zealander |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse |
Jung Yu-mi
(m. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Jan Russ (mother) |
Samuel Mayer Russ Hammington (born on July 31, 1977) is an Australian comedian. He was born in New Zealand but is very well-known in South Korea. Sam Hammington hosted a radio show called Drivetime for several years. He became famous as a cast member on the reality TV show Real Men. He also starred in the popular KBS reality show The Return of Superman with his two sons, William and Bentley.
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About Sam Hammington's Early Life
Sam Hammington was born in Wellington, New Zealand. His mother, Jan Russ, is a casting director.
When Sam was in university, he studied business. He decided to learn an Asian language to help his future career. Many students were studying Japanese and Chinese, so he chose to learn Korean. He studied Korean for 18 months. In 2002, he moved to Korea to study at Korea University.
Sam Hammington's Family Life
In October 2013, Sam Hammington married Jeong Yu-mi, who is Korean. They had two wedding ceremonies. One was a traditional Korean wedding in Korea. The other was in his home country, Australia, at the Melbourne Zoo.
Sam and Jeong Yu-mi have two sons. Their first son, William (Korean name: Jeong Tae-oh), was born on July 12, 2016. Their second son, Bentley (Korean name: Jeong Woo-seong), was born on November 8, 2017. Both William and Bentley became very popular when they appeared on The Return of Superman with their dad.
Sam Hammington's TV Shows and Movies
Sam Hammington has appeared in many TV shows and movies. He often plays roles where he uses his English language skills or his unique personality.
Popular TV Shows
- Holiday Island (1981) – Andrew Alston
- All the Rivers Run (1983) – Gordon Edwards
- Neighbours (1985) – Michael Martin
- Let's Eat (2014) – President of Soy Sauce Crab Restaurant
- Who Are You: School 2015 (2015) – New English Teacher (cameo)
- Dramaworld (2016) – Himself
- Zombie Detective (2020) – Butcher (cameo with his son William)
- Revolutionary Sisters (2021) – Himself (cameo with his sons William and Bentley)
Movies Sam Hammington Appeared In
- Fun Movie (2002) – Soldier in Boat (voice)
- Antarctic Journal (2005) – English Explorer (voice)
- How to Steal a Dog (2014) – English Teacher
- Granny's Got Talent (2015) – English Teacher
Variety Shows Sam Hammington Starred In
Sam Hammington is well-known for his appearances on many South Korean variety shows. These shows are often unscripted and feature games, challenges, or daily life.
- Witch Hunt (2013) – Host
- Real Men (2013–2015) – Cast Member
- Law of the Jungle (2015) – Tribe Member (appeared in several seasons)
- Battle Trip (2016) – Contestant
- The Return of Superman (2016–2022) – Cast Member with his children William and Bentley. This show followed him as he took care of his sons.
- Friendly Variety Show (2020) – Cast Member
- The Hammington's Dream Closet (2022) – Cast Member with his sons William and Bentley
Awards and Recognitions
Sam Hammington has won several awards for his work in South Korean entertainment.
- 2013 MBC Entertainment Awards: Best Male Newcomer/Rookie Award in Show/Variety for Real Men (Won)
- 2014 MBC Entertainment Awards: Friendship Award for Real Men (Won)
- 2018 KBS Entertainment Awards: Top Excellence Award – Male Variety Category for The Return of Superman (Won)
- 2019 KBS Entertainment Awards: Grand Prize (Daesang) with other Superman fathers for The Return of Superman (Won)
