Sami Gayle

Sami Gayle (born Samantha Gail Klitzman; January 22, 1996) is an American actress. She co-stars as Nicky Reagan in the CBS series Blue Bloods.

Sami Gayle
Gayle in October 2014
Born
Samantha Gail Klitzman

(1996-01-22) January 22, 1996
Weston, Florida, U.S.
Alma materColumbia University
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present

Early life

Gayle was born and raised in Weston, Florida.[1][2] Her mother Robin previously owned her own business and now works as her manager. Her father is Larry Klitzman, an attorney.[3] Gayle was home-schooled and followed Advanced Placement (AP) curricula in all subjects. She was nationally ranked in Public Forum Debate and has received two bids to compete at the Tournament of Champions, putting her among the top debaters nationwide.[4] She studied political science and art history at Columbia University and graduated in 2018.[5][6]

Career
Gayle at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival

Gayle began her acting career as Baby June in the off-Broadway production of Gypsy starring Patti LuPone. She reprised her role when the production transferred to Broadway a few months later.[7] She later co-starred in the off-Broadway plays Oohrah! at the Atlantic Theatre Company[8] and MCC Theatre's Family Week under the direction of Jonathan Demme.[9] Gayle was featured in the 2007 Broadway production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.[7]

In addition to her role on Blue Bloods, Gayle guest starred on USA's Royal Pains[10] and had a recurring role on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns.[11] She co-starred in Detachment, directed by Tony Kaye and released in 2012.[12] She also appeared in Stolen and The Congress.[12][13] The former was released in 2012, and the latter in 2013.[12][13] She co-starred in the 2014 film adaptation of Vampire Academy, as Mia Rinaldi.[14]

Filmography
Film and television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2009–2010 As the World Turns Hayden Lawson 3 episodes
2010–present Blue Bloods Nicole "Nicky" Reagan-Boyle Main role, seasons 2–10; recurring seasons 1 & 11
2011 Royal Pains Natalie Episode: "A History of Violins"
Detachment Erica Film
2012 Stolen Alison Montgomery
2013 The Congress Sarah Wright
Hateship, Loveship Edith
2014 Vampire Academy Mia Rinaldi
Noah Refugee Daughter
2018 Candy Jar Lona Skinner Netflix film

References
  1. "Q & A with Sami Gayle." Chang, Kee. Anthem Magazine. Published March 14, 2012. Accessed January 12, 2016.
  2. "Sami Gayle" Fanhattan Sf. YouTube.com. Published October 11, 2013. Accessed January 12, 2016.
  3. Aftab, Kaleem (August 16, 2013). "Sami Gayle". Interview Magazine.
  4. Eichel, Molly (February 16, 2015). "Celebs flocking to Elkins Estate - Out and About". The Philadelphia Inquirer. philly.com. Retrieved June 24, 2018. [Sami] Gayle is a big supporter of the group, and competed in the Liberty Bell Classic in 2012, making it all the way to the Tournament of Champions, where only the top debaters compete.
  5. "Actress Sami Gayle Discusses Growing Up On 'Blue Bloods'". May 11, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  6. "Sami Gayle". ViacomCBS Press Express. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  7. "Sami Gayle's Broadway Biography". Playbill. Archived from the original on August 18, 2011.
  8. "Oohrah! Opening September 10". Playbill. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012.
  9. Thielman, Sam (May 4, 2010). ""Family Week" Variety Review". Variety.
  10. Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 1, 2012). "CAA Signs Blue Bloods' Sami Gayle". Deadline. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  11. Lambiet, Jose (May 1, 2018). "Sami Gayle: Weston-raised and now staring in new Netflix Film". Miami Herald.
  12. "Sami Gayle, Star of Tony Kaye's New Film Detachment, Hosts Screening Tonight". Miami New Times. May 11, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  13. Ruggiero, Nina (September 8, 2012). "Sami Gayle on acting with Nicolas Cage". Newsday. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  14. ‘Vampire Academy’ Adds ‘Blue Bloods’ Sami Gayle, ‘Shameless’ Cameron Monaghan & More To Cast Deadline.com (May 10, 2013). Retrieved on 2013-05-11.
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