Sam Heughan
In short
Scottish actor known for his role in the drama series Outlander. He is currently in the news following his casting in the new Paramount+ thriller series Ascent alongside Viola Davis.
Who they are now
He is a professional actor who recently completed his long-running starring role in Outlander. He is currently preparing for his role as Conal in the upcoming series Ascent.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him because he was recently cast as a top agent in the new thriller Ascent and has also spoken out against the expansion of AI and data centres in Scotland.
An example of their work
He starred as Jamie Fraser in the television series Outlander from 2014 to 2026. His performance earned him a Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television.