Sam Russell

Biography

Samuel Thomas Holmes (born July 21st, 1989), better known as Sam Russell, is a British improv comedian, standup comedian, writer and radio producer. He is a member of Shoot From The Hip (SFTH), an award-winning, TikTok-viral British improv group. Within the group, he is known for his confidence on stage, his inappropriate/dirty jokes, his ability to mimic animal sounds, and his red plaid shirts. His notable roles as part of SFTH include Scottish Batman in "The Midnight Mystery" and Old Lady Margaery in "The Unrelenting Aubergine". He is also known for the quote "What a twist!" whenever he is surprised by a plot twist. As a writer, he has written the fantasy audio serial Evergreen, which is voiced by his mother, the actress Catherine Russell.

Known For

WEST END BIG BOYS

as Self / Cletus A. Jackman / NASA Guy / Hunting Dad / Miffles / Loompa Loompadoo / Translator

HUGE

as Self / Somerset Arsonist / FedEx / Simon / Patient / Old Larry / Dr. Thinklebuere

Jingle Boys

as Self / Jack / Mr Father Christmas / John / Alice / Doctor Keith

The Off-Season

as Self / Mrs Daltrey / Geoffrey / Charlie Fitzgibbons / Marie Antoinette / Gibson / Scarlett Johansson

The Last Lullaby

as Self / Hans' Wife / The Children / Susan / Imhotep

Strange Noises From The Hole In The Wall

as Self / Benjamin "Billy" Timothy

The Screams of the Damned

as Self / John David / Jonathan

The Unrelenting Aubergine

as Self / Old Lady Margaery

The Leftenmost Window

as Self / Egbert's Wife / British Soldier / Unicyclist

The Midnight Mystery

as Self / Lady Lafayette / Scottish Batman