Sam Gittins

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Characters played by Sam Gittins

Herbert — War of the Worlds: The Attack (2023)

Herbert is one of the central survivors and an early believer that the strange green light signals extraterrestrial activity. He escapes with Hannah and Ogilvy, follows radio guidance from Ben, and later urges the group to investigate why humans are being captured rather than continue hiding.

Deegan — Wolves of War (2023)

Deegan is one of the soldiers accompanying Jack Wallace on the dangerous mission led by Captain Norwood. After the team suffers casualties, he becomes separated from the others, but later reappears wounded. His return reunites him with the surviving members of the mission.

Jacko — Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins (2021)

Hooligan associate navigating youth gang culture.

Billy — Howl (2015)

An aspiring engineer among the passengers. He assesses and repairs the damaged fuel lines to get the train moving, fights the werewolves with a makeshift torch, but is ultimately killed.

Spencer Pryde — Break (2020)

Spencer is a young man with a natural talent for snooker, but his criminal past, debts, and troubled relationship with his father leave him anxious and distracted. With Vincent Qiang's coaching and support from his parents, he travels to China with Lloyd and competes for a place on the professional tour.

Danny Finnegan — Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk (2020)

Danny is an undefeated British boxer whose speed, footwork, and precise combinations make him a potential English contender. After being drawn into combat, he becomes a prisoner and is coerced by Drexler into fighting for the Germans. He leads the escape strategy with Billy and Maurice while trying to protect the other prisoners.

Nick — Await Further Instructions (2018)

Nick is the central protagonist who visits his estranged parents with his girlfriend Annji. He defends her, investigates the sealed house by recording the outside, and survives torture and repeated attacks. Nick fights Tony, destroys the television, and tries to save Annji before the wires kill them both.

Career Overview

Sam Gittins has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work is anchored in the Rise of the Footsoldier Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include War of the Worlds: The Attack, Time Loop, Meatmylk. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
32
Birth Date
1993-03-20
Birth Place
Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK

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