Sam Sparro

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Born 8 November 1982.

Sam Sparro performing on stage Mike Burnell / Redferns

Biography

Sam Sparro (born 8 November 1982) is an Australian singer-songwriter, music producer, and former child actor. His stage name was derived from a family nickname, which in turn was inspired by the Sydney radio announcer Gary O'Callaghan's on-air character Sammy Sparrow. He is signed to the British record label Island Records.

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    It’s about time the boys got back in on the action.

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