Samuel Standard was introduced to the world of arts as a child by his mother, Sarah L. Standard, who was a dancer and ballerina. He attended Public School 45 and Westlane Middle School. Samuel graduated from Broad Ripple High School for the Performing Arts. He played football for three years and earned All-City Second Team football honors.
Samuel continued playing football at Central Lakes Community College in Brainerd, Minnesota, as a running back and cornerback. He was named to the Second Team All-Conference as a running back in both seasons. He then transferred to the University of Wisconsin–Stout, where he played strong safety during his junior year and outside linebacker as a senior. Samuel was selected to the Second Team All-Conference again in his senior season.
The Green Bay Packers showed strong interest in Samuel, but he realized that football wasn’t his true calling. After graduation, Samuel took a job at Ameri-Tech as a home security system salesman. After two years, he founded his own company, Standard Construction LLC, which focused on residential and commercial building and remodeling.
Following the housing market downturn, Samuel decided to pursue what had always been close to his heart—the arts. He dove full speed into acting, performing in film, television, and theater productions throughout New York City and the surrounding areas.
Samuel worked as a utility stand-in for Wayne Brady on the hit television series The Good Fight and appeared as a background actor in many other productions. His hard work paid off when he landed a principal role as a lawyer in Notorious Anteater, thanks to showrunner Brooke Kennedy. This role ignited his passion for acting and launched his journey toward the big screen in Hollywood.
In 2016, Samuel founded Rumble in the Jungle Filmworks LLC, where he focuses on producing film, television, and theater projects. His company is committed to hiring people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and runs educational programs centered on cultural and physical wellness to encourage productive living in the Brooklyn community.
Samuel has been a proud member of SAG-AFTRA for the past ten years. Among his personal achievements, he is most proud of completing the TCS New York City Marathon three times and the Brooklyn Half Marathon eight times. He is currently developing a fitness and wellness program for the Brooklyn community to help people overcome their fears and lead healthier lives.
Most importantly, Samuel values being a good and present father to his children and a dependable asset to his family. He volunteers at CHIPS, a shelter for homeless and pregnant women in Park Slope, and has also served as a caregiver for individuals in the Brooklyn community living with HIV and retired military veterans.
Samuel is excited to share his positive experiences in the arts, health, and physical wellness to uplift and support his Brooklyn community, and he is grateful for the opportunity to serve.
