Rowan McNamara

Rowan McNamara is an Aboriginal Australian actor,[1] best known for his role in Samson and Delilah.

Career

McNamara's first acting role was in the 2009 Australian film, Samson and Delilah. He had the lead role in this film, playing the title character of Samson. His role led him to win an Inside Film Award for best actor[2] and he was nominated for the best lead actor award in the 2009 Australian Film Institute Awards .

In 2015, McNamara received a suspended jail sentence for contravening a domestic violence order.[3]

References
  1. "Australian film Samson and Delilah wins Cannes prize". The Daily Telegraph. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  2. "Gritty love story Samson And Delilah has swept the Inside Film Awards, claiming six trophies". ABC Online. 19 November 2009. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  3. "Samson and Delilah star gets suspended sentence over DVO breach". www.abc.net.au. 25 August 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
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