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Sami Gayle
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At PaleyFest in October 2014
Born
Samantha Gail Klitzman

(1996-01-22) January 22, 1996 (age 29)
Alma mater Columbia University
Occupation Actress
Years active 2009–present

Sami Gayle (born January 22, 1996) is an American actress. She is famous for playing Nicky Reagan in the TV show Blue Bloods on CBS.

Early Life and Education

Sami Gayle was born and grew up in Weston, Florida. Her mother, Robin, used to own a business and now works as Sami's agent. Her father, Larry Klitzman, is a lawyer.

Sami was taught at home and studied advanced subjects. She was a top debater in the country, even competing in the Tournament of Champions. She later studied political science and art history at Columbia University, graduating in 2018.

Acting Career Highlights

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Sami Gayle at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival in 2013.

Sami Gayle started her acting journey on stage. She played Baby June in an off-Broadway show called Gypsy, which starred Patti LuPone. She continued this role when the show moved to Broadway. She also acted in other plays like Oohrah! and Family Week. In 2007, she was in the Broadway show Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.

Besides her role on Blue Bloods, Sami also appeared in other TV shows. She was a guest star on USA's Royal Pains and had a repeating role on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns.

Sami has also acted in several movies. She was in Detachment (2012), Stolen (2012), and The Congress (2013). In 2014, she played Mia Rinaldi in the movie Vampire Academy. Later, in 2018, Sami starred in the Netflix romantic comedy Candy Jar.

Sami was a regular character on Blue Bloods from season 2 to season 10. After graduating from Columbia University and working on other projects, she appeared less often in later seasons.

In 2023, Sami returned to Broadway. She played Adele, the stepsister, in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Bad Cinderella.

Film and Television Roles

Film and Television Roles
Year Title Role Notes
2009–2010 As the World Turns Hayden Lawson 3 episodes
2010–2024 Blue Bloods Nicole "Nicky" Reagan-Boyle Recurring (season 1); Also starring (seasons 2–4); Main role (seasons 5–10); Guest (seasons 11, 13 & 14)
2011 Royal Pains Natalie Episode: "A History of Violins"
Detachment Erica Film
2012 Stolen Alison Montgomery
2013 The Congress Sarah Wright
Hateship, Loveship Edith
2014 Vampire Academy Mia Rinaldi
Noah Refugee Daughter
2018 Candy Jar Lona Skinner Streaming film

See also

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