Samuel Johnson OAM

Logie winner, Victorian Australian of the Year, Humanitarian

Samuel Johnson OAM is more than just an Australian actor known for his work on the small screen, Samuel has received nation-wide acknowledgement for his dedication to raising awareness to the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

After his sister, Connie Johnson, was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, Samuel became involved in Love Your Sister, to encourage Australian women to be more breast aware. He also made Connie a promise; to ride his unicycle around Australia in an effort to remind the nation of the likelihood, severity and support surrounding breast cancer.

Samuel's dedication to the cause and his sister captured Australia's hearts. He is also an accomplished public speaker and was announced the 2018 Victorian Australian of the Year.

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Samuel Johnson OAM has performed in The Secret Life of Us, Rush, Underbelly II, After the Deluge, The Pacific, Wilfred and Small Time Gangster, as well as the feature film Crackerjack, to name just a few.
In 2003 Samuel rode his unicycle from Sydney and Melbourne to raise $500,000 for CanTeen, and in 2013 began riding his unicycle around Australia aiming to raise $1 million, set a new Guinness World Record for the most distance travelled on a unicycle and spread his late sister, Connie’s message of breast cancer awareness.
Samuel was named the 2018 Victorian Australian of the Year.
Award an OAM in 2016 for services to cancer research support organisations, and to the performing arts.
He won the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Television in 2017.
In 2001 he was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal, Queen's New Year’s Honours List, for his services to Australian society and Australian film production.
He was nominated for a Logie as the Most Popular Actor in 2002 and 2003, as well as Most Outstanding Actor in 2003.
He was awarded an AFI for his work on The Secret Life of Us.

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Testimonials for Samuel Johnson OAM

Samuel was very engaging and captured the audience attention. He also ensured his speech was right on point with the theme of the event.
cievents

Sam was fantastic. With over 1,200 people in the room hanging on his every word, connecting with his story and giving Sam a well-deserved standing ovation. Outstanding presenter.
St John Ambulance

Samuel is a wonderful speaker who fully engages his audience, he had people laughing and crying with his stories, he was a hit with everyone in the room. Great guy, great speaker.
Environmental Health Professionals Australia (EHPA)