Sam Neill awarded posthumous Silver Logie

Actor Sam Neill has been posthumously awarded a Silver Logie for Best Lead Actor in a Drama at the 2026 TV WEEK Logie Awards. The award recognizes his performance as Brett Colby in ‘The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer’.

Heather Mitchell accepted the award on Neill’s behalf, noting his pride in the production and his deep respect for his fellow actors and crew. Neill passed away in July 2026 due to pneumonia at the age of 78, following a long battle with a rare blood cancer.

Known globally for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise, Neill’s career spanned decades and included notable roles in films such as ‘Daybreakers’ and ‘Omen III: The Final Conflict’.