Sami Gayle facts for kids
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Sami Gayle
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At PaleyFest in October 2014
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Samantha Gail Klitzman
January 22, 1996 Weston, Florida, U.S.
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| 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 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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
In Spanish: Sami Gayle para niños
