Samantha Barks' Net Worth and Career Overview
Samantha Barks is an accomplished English actress and singer with a net worth of $2 million. Born in Laxey, Isle of Man, in October 1990, she exhibited her passion for the performing arts from a young age, starting to dance at just three years old.
Early Career and Music
Barks released her debut studio album, Looking in Your Eyes, in April 2007. Although the album sold only about 600 copies, it marked the beginning of her career. In 2007, representing the Isle of Man, she won Best Foreign Singer and £2,000 at the Maltese International Song Competition.
Breakthrough in Theatre and Television
In 2008, Samantha Barks rose to prominence by competing in the BBC talent show I'd Do Anything, where she aimed to secure a lead role in the West End musical Oliver!. She finished in third place, and her home Isle of Man was temporarily renamed the 'Isle of Sam' in her honor.
Major Roles and Recognition
2010 saw Barks starring in Les Miserables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary. Her portrayal of Eponine in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Miserables was critically acclaimed and earned her nominations for several awards, including the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Satellite Awards, and Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards. She also contributed to the film's soundtrack.
From 2012 to 2013, she starred as Zoe in the television series Groove High and took on roles in films such as The Christmas Candle (2013) and Dracula Untold (2014), wherein she played Baba Yaga. Her voice acting includes roles in the 2013 film Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart and the TV series Robot Chicken.
Continued Success and Upcoming Projects
Despite being initially cast in the upcoming film Dracula, Barks was later dropped from the project. Her diverse body of work and recognition continues to cement her status as a talented actress and singer.
