Sam Heughan is a Scottish actor and producer, best known for his role as Jamie Fraser in the popular television series Outlander. Born on April 30, 1980, in Balmaclellan, Scotland, he studied acting at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. In addition to his work on Outlander, Heughan has appeared in various films and television shows, including A Princess for Christmas and The Spy Who Dumped Me. He is also an author, having co-written a memoir titled Waypoints, which reflects on his life and career.