Samuel Barbas is an award-winning Greek Australian actor, writer, and director working in film, theatre and television.

Born in Perth, Western Australia, to Greek parents, Samuel transitioned from a background in professional soccer and civil engineering to study acting at a West Australian acting school, driven by his love of films and all things screen.​ Samuel’s breakout came playing INXS’s Michael Hutchence in a sold-out Fringe World production. On screen, he will be set star in an upcoming horror-thriller feature film (shooting in 2026)., he has appeared in The Heights (ABC), and most recently Nothing, Number 2, working alongside Julian Maroun and director Veniamin Gialouris (AACTA, ADG). His stage credits include the title role in Romeo and Juliet under the direction of Australian theatre veteran Ross McGregor. In 2026,  will be set star in an upcoming horror-thriller feature film.​ Samuel is a three-time finalist for Australia’s most prestigious acting scholarships. These include the Atlantic Acting School Scholarship (2024), where Charmaine Bingwa (Heath Ledger Scholarship Winner) called him “a massive talent with emotional range and presence.” Carmen Duncan Award (2023) and MEAA’s Home and Away Internship by Mullinars Casting (2021).

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As a filmmaker and screenwriter his work spans across psychological thriller, drama, horror, and elevated genre. His work explores identity, repression, and inner rupture through character-driven stories that blur the lines between realism, genre, and metaphysical inquiry.​ Samuel is the founder of November 3 Pictures, a production company dedicated to returning creative power to the creatives. The company champions personal, political, and unapologetically bold cinema, and is currently partnered with streamer and distributor DINGOO. ​ His psychological thriller Natalie Was A Friend Of Mine and political sports drama Pressing have both secured independent development funding and are currently in active development. His work has been shortlisted by the Finish Line Script Competition and ScreenCraft. Other original projects include, The Arena (cult psychodrama), Round Trip (dark comedy/crypto noir), and Xenos (folk horror ).

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Samuel has worked  and collaborated with writers Simon Thompson and Bruno Attanasio; producers Gabriel Robinson,  and James Saivanidis; and cinematographers Toby Bajrovic and Dominic Bleijie. He has received story development guidance from Franz Rodenkirchen and Gabrielle Kelly. Currently, he is working with acting coaches and mentors Michael Sheasby (The Nightingale), Maeve Dermody (Beautiful Kate),  Kim Farrant (Strangerland) and Larry Moss in privates. Samuel represents the new generation of artist, holding a Masters in Civil Engineering and Bachelor in Acting and Performance Making. ​​