9 Sam Heughan Facts That Make Him Even More Lovable
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If you're a fan of Outlander, then odds are you're probably equally obsessed with its star, Sam Heughan. While the 36-year-old is known for making hearts swoon as Jamie, his outrageously sexy physique isn't the only reason we adore him. Whether you're new to the Heughligans fandom or you've been following him for a while now, you will no doubt get a kick out of his most interesting facts.
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He's a Taurus
The actor was born on April 30, 1980, in Balmaclellan, Dumfries and Galloway, in Scotland.
He Founded His Own Charity
He's been a big supporter of Bloodwise over the years, but he also launched his own charitable foundation, My Peak Challenge, in 2015, which encourages people to get active while raising money for blood-cancer research.
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He's a Natural Blond
Sam actually colored his locks to match the character description of Jamie Fraser in the Outlander books.
He’s Really Into Munro-Bagging
The hobby includes hiking the mountains in Scotland and then journaling about it.
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He’s Named After a Lord of the Rings Character
During a radio appearance, the actor confirmed that his parents named him after Samwise Gamgee. His brother, Cirdan, was also named after the Telerin elf from the franchise.
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He’s a Licensed Fencer
Not only is he licensed in fencing, but he also has a teaching qualification.
He's a Huge Sci-Fi Nerd
One of the reasons Sam wanted to be on Outlander so badly was so that he could work with Star Trek's Ronald D. Moore. He's also obsessed with the time-traveling franchise Back to the Future.
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He Auditioned For Game of Thrones 7 Times
Sam auditioned for Renly, Loras, and some of the members of the Night's Watch but never got the part. Thankfully, he found a role that stuck when he auditioned for Outlander.
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He Has a Musical Side
Even though he says he's not a "confident singer," he did admit to knowing how to play the trombone and trumpet.