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My Take
Sam Hammington is one of the more delightful cross-cultural stories I have come across. A Wellington-born Australian who built his comedy career in South Korea, mastering the language at Korea University and becoming a beloved fixture on Real Men and The Return of Superman. What I admire is the sheer nerve it takes to land laughs in a second language and a different culture. Comedy rarely travels well, yet he turned outsider status into warmth, especially appearing alongside his sons. To me he is a pioneer of the genuinely embraced foreign entertainer, proof that humor and family charm can cross any border.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sam Hammington
- Name (Japanese)
- サム・ハミントン
- Reading
- さむ・はみんとん
- Born
- July 31, 1977 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Occupation
- comedian / television actor / voice actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Korea University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Hammington born?
Born July 31, 1977 (age 49).
Where is Sam Hammington from?
Sam Hammington is from Wellington, New Zealand.
What does Sam Hammington do?
Sam Hammington works as comedian, television actor, voice actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.