DOB: 16/08/77
Marital status: Widowed
Address: Wishing Well Cottage
Occupation: Gamekeeper at Home Farm
First arrived
14/02/95. Sam was in trouble soon after he arrived in the village. Held back by learning difficulties and a lack of confidence, he was led astray. In 1995 he demanded ransom money from the Sugdens during Robert’s disappearance. Sam was eventually released from prison and given community service.
Memorable moments
- When his wife, Alice, gave birth to their son, Samson.
- When Sam went on the run with Samson thinking Social Services wanted to take his son away.
About the actor
James Hooton keeps much to himself. In 2007 he took part in ITV1’s Soapstar Superchef alongside co-star Andy Devine, who plays Shadrach Dingle. The pair were so awful at cooking that they finished last.
