Sam Rechner
Born
New South Wales, Australia
Education
OccupationActor
Notable workThe Fabelmans

Sam Rechner is an Australian actor. He is best known for playing Logan Hall in the Steven Spielberg film The Fabelmans (2022).

Early life

Rechner is from Sydney, Australia. He attended Knox Grammar School in Wahroonga, New South Wales where he was a keen rugby union player.[1][2]

Career

Rechner made his feature film debut in the Jane Seymour led Australian drama Ruby's Choice.[3]

Rechner was cast as Logan Hall in Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans in June 2021, the character being based on a student who levied anti-Semitic bullying towards Spielberg during his high school years in real life.[4][5][6] Rechner auditioned remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to leave Australia at the time he has to apply for special exemption and this only came through the day before he was flying to the United States to work on the film.[7] It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2022 and was released in theaters in November 2022. The scene involving Logan confronting the protagonist Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle) over the way the latter portrayed him in the "Ditch Day" film and the two of them ultimately coming to an understanding, was selected by Slant Magazine and Polygon as among the best movie scenes of 2022.[8][9]

Personal life

He is the nephew of Australian television presenters Peter Overton and Jessica Rowe.[10][11] He has a twin brother who studies at university in Sydney. Nicole Kidman is a friend of his family.[12] Rechner attended the 95th Academy Awards in 2023 with Kidman and her husband Keith Urban.[13][14]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2021 Ruby's Choice Jack
2022 The Fabelmans Logan

References

  1. ^ "Two Knox Students Selected on Australian Schools Rugby Team". Knox Grammar School. July 11, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Oakhill College v Knox Grammar". nsw.rugby. April 3, 2019. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "Sam Rechner joins Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans". June 19, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 18, 2021). "Steven Spielberg Amblin Pic Based On His Childhood Adds Australian Actor Sam Rechner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Lang, Brent (June 18, 2021). "Steven Spielberg's Semi-Autobiographical Film Casts Sam Rechner in Key Role". Variety. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  6. ^ Moran, Jonothan (December 18, 2022). "Sydney actor Sam Rechner stars alongside Michelle Williams and Paul Dano in new Spielberg film". DailyTelegraph.com.au. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  7. ^ Sarkari, Karishma (December 25, 2022). "How Aussie newcomer Sam Rechner almost lost his role in Steven Spielberg's new movie: 'I shouldn't have been there'". Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  8. ^ "The Best Film Scenes of 2022". Slant. December 12, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  9. ^ Volk, Pete (December 27, 2022). "The best movie scenes of 2022". Polygon. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  10. ^ Moran, Jonathon (December 22, 2022). "Sydney actor Sam Rechner stars alongside Michelle Williams and Paul Dano in new Spielberg film". Dailytelegraph.com.au.
  11. ^ Thomas, Mia (March 14, 2023). "Who is Jessica Rowe and Peter Overton's star-studded nephew Sam Rechner?". Nowtolove.com.au. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  12. ^ Hornery, Andrew (March 18, 2023). "No help from Kidman required as Hollywood beckons for rising star". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  13. ^ "Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban on why they're accompanying Sam Rechner at the Oscars". ctv.ca. March 14, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  14. ^ Anil, Abhishek (March 14, 2023). "Nicole Kidman shares spotlight with 'friend's son' on Oscars red carpet in heartwarming gesture". Meaww.com. Retrieved April 6, 2023.

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