Sam Rockwell

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sam-rockwell

1. When was Sam Rockwell born?
2. Where was Sam Rockwell born?
3. Who is Sam Rockwell?
4. What award did Sam Rockwell win for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Sam Rockwell born?November 5, 1968
2. Where was Sam Rockwell born?San Mateo, California, USA
3. Who is Sam Rockwell?Sam Rockwell is a famous American actor born on November 5, 1968. He is known for playing many different kinds of characters in movies, TV shows, and on stage.
4. What award did Sam Rockwell win for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2017 for his role as Jason Dixon in that movie.

Chameleon-like: Having the ability to change one's appearance or behavior to suit different situations or roles.
Embodiment: The representation of a spirit or quality in a tangible or visible form.
Filmography: A list of films or television shows that an actor or director has appeared in or worked on.