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Sam Dastor

Sam Dastor
Born (1941-10-02) 2 October 1941 (age 75)
Bombay, India
Nationality British
Education University of Cambridge
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)
Occupation Television and film actor
Years active 1969–present
Organisation Royal National Theatre
Website samdastor.com

Sam Dastor (born 2 October 1941) is an actor best known for his appearances in British television series.

Dastor is a Parsi born in Bombay, and was graduated from the University of Cambridge. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and joined the National Theatre, where he was under the direction of Sir Laurence Olivier.

Dastor has acted in the West End, including playing Ariel in a production of The Tempest while Paul Scofield played Prospero. Dastor also appeared in three of Simon Gray's plays: Melon, Hidden Laughter, and Cell Mates.

Dastor is best known for his many appearances on British television, often playing characters of exotic origin. His most notable roles include Cassius Chaerea in the 1976 BBC adaptation of I, Claudius and Gandhi in both Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy and the film Jinnah. Other credits include Softly, Softly, Space: 1999, Blake's 7, Shoestring, Yes Minister, Fortunes of War, A Touch of Frost and Spooks.


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