Sam Carmichael — Mamma Mia! Character Profile

About Sam Carmichael

American architect, one of Sophie's potential fathers, and Donna's past love.

Sam Carmichael — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Architecture, Sailing, Leadership, Negotiation, Craftsmanship

• Strength: 6.5/10
• Intelligence: 8.5/10
• Charisma: 7.5/10
• Morality: 7.5/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Pierce Brosnan

Appears in

Mamma Mia! (2008)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Sam Carmichael — Family Potential Father — Sophie Sheridan (Amanda Seyfried)

  Sophie suspects Sam is her biological father and seeks his role in her wedding.

• Sam Carmichael — Conflict Romantic Rivals — Bill Anderson (Stellan Skarsgård)

  Sam and Bill are former lovers of the same woman, creating underlying rivalry.

• Sam Carmichael — Conflict Romantic Rivals — Harry Bright (Colin Firth)

  Sam and Harry share a history with Donna, positioning them as romantic competitors.

• Sam Carmichael — Social Wedding Party Member — Ali (Ashley Lilley)

  Ali and Sam interact as members of the wedding party on the island.

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• Donna Sheridan (Meryl Streep)
• Sophie Sheridan (Amanda Seyfried)
• Harry Bright (Colin Firth)
• Ali (Ashley Lilley)
• Bill Anderson (Stellan Skarsgård)
• Rosie Mulligan (Julie Walters)
• Tanya Chesham-Leigh (Christine Baranski)
• Greek Goddess (uncredited) (Rita Wilson)
• Piano Player on Boat (uncredited) (Benny Andersson)
• Sky Rymand (Dominic Cooper)
• Agnes - Dancer (uncredited) (Spencer Kayden)
• Sam's PA (Nancy Baldwin)