SAMANTHA STEINMETZ
SAMANTHA STEINMETZ

Hey there, I’m Sam.

I grew up in Phoenix and Kansas City, and made the move to NYC at 18. My training journey took me through Pace University and Circle in the Square Theater School before I earned my degree in Communications and Media from City University of New York.

My career has been a dynamic mix of working on new plays and series with talents like Kate Hamill, Ava DuVernay, David Fincher, Ken Ludwig, and Colton Childs. I’m passionate about new work, whether it’s developing innovative plays or diving into independent films.

I now split my time between NYC and the Hudson Valley. When I’m not on stage or on set, you’ll find me painting abstract art, practicing Katonah yoga or hiking with my dog, Ruthie.

 

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TV & Film

Chicago P.D. NBC / Chad Saxton

Manifest NBC & Netflix / EP Jeff Rake

Blank Slate* NBC / Richard Shepard

Mindhunter Netflix / Carl Franklin, EP David Fincher

Blue Bloods CBS / PJ Pesce

Succession HBO / Andrij Parekh

Law and Order: SVU NBC / Alex Chapple

Dr. Death Peacock / Maggie Kiley

FBI: Most Wanted CBS / Jim McKay

Love Life HBO Max / Craig Johnson

The Deuce HBO / Roxann Dawson

When They See Us Netflix / Ava DuVernay

Quantico ABC / Ralph Hemecker

Shades of Blue NBC / Peter Weller

Wild Girl Waltz Feature / Levrock Prod. / Mark Lewis

*pilot

Theatre

Emma* Harriet Smith
Guthrie Theater & Denver Center / Meredith McDonough

Our Town Emily Webb
Sharon Playhouse / Andrus Nichols

Pride and Prejudice Mary / Mr. Bingley
Syracuse Stage / Jason O’Connell

Murder on the Orient Express* Greta Ohlsson
McCarter & Hartford Stage / Emily Mann

Sense and Sensibility* Mrs. Dashwood, others
The Gym at Judson / Bedlam

The Seagull Medvedenko
The Sheen Center / Bedlam

Saint Joan u/s Joan, perf
Lynn Redgrave Theatre / Bedlam

Hamlet u/s Ophelia, others, perf
Lynn Redgrave Theatre / Bedlam

Scottish Sperm* Emma
Edinburgh Fringe

The Remarkable Rooming Madame Le Mond
La MaMa

27 Wagons Full of Cotton Flora
Abingdon Theatre

*world premiere

Education / Training

B.F.A. Communications and Media
City University of New York School of Professional Studies
Training: Pace University, Circle in the Square, Bob Krakower

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Press

“Ms. Steinmetz is terrific as Medvedenko, the whiny schoolteacher (and future husband of the depressive Masha.)”
— Ben Brantley, The New York Times (THE SEAGULL)
“Even the often ponderous teacher Medvedenko is played by Samantha Steinmetz with wonderfully droll comic timing worthy of Ellen Degeneres at her best.”
— Michael Giltz, Huffington Post (THE SEAGULL)
“It’s a rare and happy occurrence in the theater when an actor literally glows onstage, but if you’re anywhere near Stark Naked Theatre Company’s home on Spring Street, the iridescence from actress Samantha Steinmetz as Joan of Arc is unmistakable. She’s as bright and stunning as a sweeping arc light at a movie premiere. Go into the light and be dazzled by her aura.”
— D.L. Groover, Houston Press (SAINT JOAN)
“Steinmetz transforms from the quiet Mrs. Dashwood to the garrulous Anne Steele (Lucy’s older sister) in a blink, garnering major laughs in the second role.”
— Pete Hempstead, TheatreMania (SENSE AND SENSIBILITY)
“While to single one out would suggest all are not at an equal high-level of performance — which they are — on opening night the audience favorite was Samantha Steinmetz who flipped from dour to doggy in a split second.”
— Quote SouLinda Lowen, The Post-Standard (PRIDE AND PREJUDICE)
“In this role, Samantha Steinmetz gives a first-rate performance. Her Flora is at once intoxicating, delicate, dangerous, and strong. She plays the character with such nuance, charm, and precision, we are left reeling in her last moments on stage.”
— Washington Square News (27 WAGONS FULL OF COTTON)
“Nancy’s visit from the mother of the toddler (Steinmetz) was one of the most intriguing scenes this episode, and played out differently to what we usually expect with these kinds of encounters in film and TV.”
— Christopher Hooton, New Musical Express Magazine (MINDHUNTER)
“Steinmetz is a real find here. She reminded me of a young Helen Hunt who captured all our hearts in the 90s sitcom Mad About You. Steinmetz is terrific.”
— Carlos deVilla, Cinema365 (WILD GIRL WALTZ)

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