Sam Palladio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sam Palladio
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Palladio performing in New York City, May 2014
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| Born | 21 November 1986 |
| Alma mater | Rose Bruford College |
| Occupation | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Sam Palladio (born November 21, 1986) is an actor and musician from England. He is well-known for his main role as Gunnar Scott in the TV show Nashville. This musical drama series was shown on ABC from 2012 to 2018.
Sam also had important roles in other TV shows. These include the comedy series Episodes (2012–2015) and the science fiction series Humans (2015–2018). He has also been in several movies. Some of his film roles are in 7 Lives (2011), Runner, Runner (2013), and Strange Magic (2015). He also appeared in The Princess Switch (2018) and its sequels.
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Early Life and Education
Sam Palladio was born in Pembury, Kent, England. His parents are both artists, and they raised him in Penzance, Cornwall, England.
He went to Humphry Davy School when he was younger. Later, he studied Actor Musicianship at Rose Bruford College in Sidcup, London. He finished his studies there in 2008.
Acting Career Highlights
Sam Palladio started his acting career with small roles in different TV shows. These included Little Crackers, Doctors, and The Hour.
Starring in Nashville
He became much more famous for his main role in the musical drama series Nashville. He played the character Gunnar Scott. The show first aired in 2012 and was very popular. It ran for six seasons and ended in 2018.
Other TV Shows
From 2012 to 2015, Sam also had a recurring role as Stoke in the comedy series Episodes. He also played Ed in the science fiction drama series Humans from 2016 to 2018. In 2019, he appeared in Catherine the Great. More recently, in 2021, he had a main role in the TV series Rebel.
Movie Roles
Sam has also acted in several movies.
- In 2011, he played Calvin in the British drama film 7 Lives.
- In 2013, he was Shecky in the crime thriller Runner, Runner.
- He voiced the character Roland in the animated musical fantasy film Strange Magic in 2015.
- He is also known for playing Prince Edward in The Princess Switch (2018). He returned for the sequels, The Princess Switch: Switched Again (2020) and The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (2021).
Music and Other Appearances
Besides acting, Sam Palladio is also a musician. He was the lead singer in a band called Salt Water Thief. In 2020, he appeared on an episode of The Repair Shop. On the show, experts restored his grandfather's RAF cap.
Personal Life
Sam Palladio has been in a relationship with American musician Cassadee Pope since December 2017.
Filmography
Movies Sam Palladio Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | 7 Lives | Calvin | |
| 2013 | Runner Runner | Shecky | |
| 2015 | Strange Magic | Roland (voice) | |
| 2018 | The Princess Switch | Prince Edward | |
| 2020 | The Princess Switch: Switched Again | Prince Edward | |
| 2021 | The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star | Prince Edward |
TV Shows Sam Palladio Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Little Crackers | Joe Strummer | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Doctors | Jamie Laker | 1 episode |
| The Hour | Rockabilly | 2 episodes | |
| 2012 | Cardinal Burns | Various | 1 episode |
| Walking and Talking | Fred the Ted | 1 episode | |
| 2012–2015 | Episodes | Stoke | 10 episodes |
| 2012–2018 | Nashville | Gunnar Scott | Main role; 122 episodes |
| 2016–2018 | Humans | Ed | 7 episodes |
| 2019 | Catherine the Great | Alexander Vasilchikov | 1 episode |
| 2020 | The Repair Shop | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Rebel | Luke | Main role |
| 2025 | The Couple Next Door | Jacob Roberts | Series 2 |
Music Releases
Sam Palladio has released several songs, often with his Nashville co-star Clare Bowen.
Singles (Songs Released Individually)
| Year | Single | Album |
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| 2012 | "If I Didn't Know Better" (with Clare Bowen) | The Music of Nashville: Season 1 Volume 1 |
| "Fade Into You" (with Clare Bowen) | The Music of Nashville: Season 1 Volume 2 | |
| "I Will Fall" (with Clare Bowen) | ||
| "When the Right One Comes Along" | The Music of Nashville: Season 1 Volume 1 | |
| 2013 | "Change Your Mind" (with Clare Bowen) | N/A |
| "Casino" (with Clare Bowen) | N/A | |
| 2014 | "Lately" (with Clare Bowen) | The Music of Nashville: Season 2, Volume 2 |
| "It Ain't Yours to Throw Away" | N/A | |
| 2015 | "Borrow My Heart" (with Jonathan Jackson and Clare Bowen) | The Music of Nashville: Season 3, Volume 2 |
| "Longer" (with Clare Bowen) | ||
| "I Will Never Let You Know" (with Clare Bowen) | N/A | |
| "Wake Up When It's Over" (with Clare Bowen) | N/A |
Other Songs Sam Palladio Has Appeared On
| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
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| 2017 | "Stay My Love" | Una Healy | The Waiting Game |
| 2020 | "California Dreaming" | Cassadee Pope | Rise and Shine |
See also
In Spanish: Sam Palladio para niños
