Samantha Newark

Samantha Newark

58 · Born: Jun 27, 1967

Personal Details

BornJun 27, 1967 London, England, UK

Biography

Samantha's illustrious career spans decades, with a devoted global fan base that adores her voice-over work as "Jem" and "Jerrica" in the beloved cartoon classic "Jem and the Holograms". Her iconic presence in the Hasbro brand "Transformers" is undeniable, with guest-starring roles as "Ariel", "Elise Presser", and "The Zamajon Empress" cementing her status as a legend in the industry.

Her gentle British voice as Peter Pan's mother in Steven Spielberg's feature film "Hook" is a testament to her versatility, and her starring role in the campy horror flick "Summer Camp Nightmare" alongside Chuck Conners as rebel camper Debbie showcases her ability to adapt to diverse genres.

Samantha's impressive filmography includes a special cameo role in the 2015 live-action "Jem and the Holograms" feature film, alongside notable actresses Juliet Lewis, Molly Ringwald, and Aubrey Peeples, as a heartfelt tribute to her original fans.

In the late 2000s, Samantha was invited into the esteemed circle of Leonard Cohen as a backup singer, and subsequently toured extensively as a backup singer with the stadium-worthy "Bricks in the Wall", belting out the sights and sounds of Pink Floyd.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee since 2014, Samantha has been writing and recording her solo, self-released pop/electronica/dance albums. Her original music and vocals have been featured in numerous blockbuster game titles, including "God of War", "Twisted Metal black", and "Wild Arms 3", as well as movie soundtracks and hit TV shows such as "Smallville", "Gossip Girl", "The Ellen Show", and the "Kardashian" franchise, among others.

In 2015, Samantha was invited back to do more voice work in the upcoming animated short film "HG Chicken", starring Bobcat Goldthwait, the same animation team that brought "Pound Dogs", the animated festival favorite, to the screen. Additionally, she narrated the audio book for "Square Zair Pair", a children's book by author Jase Peeples and illustrator Christine Knopp, released in 2016.

Throughout her remarkable career, Samantha has consistently demonstrated her range, versatility, and dedication to her craft, earning her a permanent place in the hearts of fans worldwide.

Career

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2015
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1987
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Jem
Jem as Jem / Jerrica Benton (voice)