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| portrayer = Robert Knepper
| portrayer = [[Robert Knepper]],<br />[[Julian De La Celle]] (young Samuel)
| nick = Sam, <br> Butterfly Man, <br> Evil Butterfly Man, <br>Devil
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| gender = Male
| gender = Male
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| born = March 5, 1961
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| pob = [[Coyote Sands]], AZ
| marriage =
| marriage =
| died =
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| home = formerly [[Coyote Sands]], AZ,<br />formerly [[New York, NY]]
| home = <!-- Character's home or place of origin (city); Will link to existing articles. -->
| residence = [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival]]
| residence = [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival]],<br />formerly [[Coyote Sands]],<br />formerly [[The Sullivans' childhood home|a carriage house in New York City, NY]]
| occupation = [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|Carnival]] worker
| occupation = [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|Carnival]] worker
| significant other =
| significant other = formerly [[Vanessa Wheeler]]
| parent = Unnamed father,<br />Unnamed mother
| parent = Unnamed father,<br />[[Mrs. Sullivan|Unnamed mother]]
| grandparent(s) =
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| grandchild(ren) =
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| guardian = <!--Non-parent legal guardian(s)-->
| guardian = <!--Non-parent legal guardian(s)-->
| child(ren) =
| child(ren) =
| other relatives = [[Rebecca Taylor]] (niece)
| other relatives =
| sibling(s) = [[Joseph Sullivan]]
| sibling(s) = [[Joseph Sullivan]] ([[Samuel's victims|deceased]])
}}
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'''Samuel Sullivan''' is the the head of a [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]] ring, working with other [[evolved humans]]. He refers to his carnival as his family and has recently decided to come out of hiding after the death of his [[Joseph Sullivan|brother]]. Samuel has the [[ability]] to [[terrakinesis|manipulate earth and other minerals with his mind]].
'''Samuel Sullivan''' is the head of a [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]] ring, working with other [[evolved humans]]. He refers to his carnival as his family and has recently decided to come out of hiding after killing his [[Joseph Sullivan|older brother]]. Having lived an early life of service, Samuel feels liberated by the world of abilities and the family he has made. With the goal to create a new home for everyone with [[abilities]], Samuel's actual intentions were to create the fantasy life that his true love [[Vanessa Wheeler]] always wanted. Upon being rejected by Vanessa, Samuel made the decision that he will no longer hide or live by the outside world's rules. Samuel is an [[evolved human]] with the ability to [[Terrakinesis|manipulate geological materials such as dirt and rocks]]. Samuel is also able to amplify his power when surrounded by other people with abilities. After being defeated by [[Peter]], he has now been arrested.


==Character History==
==Character History==
===[[Episode:Orientation|Orientation]]===
===[[Season Four]]===
{{season summary|season=Four}}
Samuel gives a moving speech about people with [[abilities]], family, and his late brother [[Joseph]]. He claims that the people around him are his family and that the world does not understand them. Ending his speech, Samuel throws a [[compass]] into Joseph's grave and [[Terrakinesis|fills it with dirt]]. When the other members of his family begin heading back to the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]], Samuel stays behind momentarily.
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===[[Webisode:Dark Matters, Part 5]]===
Later, [[Lydia]] goes to see Samuel. She sits down in front of him and Samuel lifts a long stick. He gently places it onto her back and injects some kind of ink into her flesh. He asks her to show him who "he" is and a picture of [[Emile Danko]] appears as a tattoo on Lydia's back. Lydia is able to [[Empathy|tell Samuel who he is]] and Samuel enlists [[Edgar]]'s help in getting the compass back. Edgar is reluctant to kill anyone so Samuel "persuades" him by injecting some ink into his hand and choking him. Edgar agrees to go and Samuel apologizes, promising that he won't ask again. Shortly after this, Samuel creates another tattoo on Lydia's back, this time of [[Hiro Nakamura]]. Lydia tells him what he needs to hear and he goes to see [[Arnold]], en elderly member of Samuel's "family". He then gets Arnold to [[Space-time manipulation|send him back in time]] in order to meet Hiro.
One of the [[Primatech files]] that [[Quentin Frady]] sees on the [[Renautas]] root directory is titled "Sullivan".


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==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
===[[Episode:Jump, Push, Fall|Jump, Push, Fall]]===
===[[Save the Cheerleader, Destroy the World]]===
Fourteen years in the past, Samuel calls out to [[Hiro]], who is trying to [[time travel]] back to the present time. He informs Hiro that they are going to be great friends and shows him a tattoo of the [[compass]]. Hiro decides to trust Samuel and explains that if he interferes with his younger self, the future could drastically change. Samuel tells him that he should take the risk and pushes him into the path of a slushy.
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== [[Evolved Human]] [[Terrakinesis|Abilities]] ==
Later, Samuel has returned to the present and is once again having another session with [[Lydia]]. [[Edgar]] arrives and hands Samuel the compass, saying that he met someone with [[abilities]] but didn't get a chance to talk to them. When Edgar says that Samuel is replacing [[Arnold]], Samuel insists that nobody replaces a family member. He tells Edgar that Hiro is now on the righteous path. He then says that it is time to gather the rest.
Samuel has the ability to [[terrakinesis|move earth and manipulate minerals with the power of his mind]]. He has shown that he has a mental influence over the earth, as well as a form of ink. In addition, [[Chandra Suresh]] postulated that the presence of large numbers of evolved humans in a single area produces a phenomenon similar to magnetism, which has the effect of amplifying Samuel's abilities. As a consequence of this, he can also sense when powerful evolved humans are near ([[Slow Burn]]). It has been shown that with as few as four other evolved humans around, his power is nearly useless. (''[[Episode:Brave New World (Heroes)|Brave New World]]'')


===[[Graphic Novel:Stolen Fate]]===
==[[Heroes Reborn App]]==
Prior to ''[[Heroes Reborn]]'' starting, the {{Heroes Reborn app}} was released with a video summary of Samuel's history. The summary included:
Fourteen years ago at the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival]], Samuel deals with an incident caused by [[Edgar]] and [[Lydia]]. Samuel is dissapointed that Lydia would allow Edgar to drag her along, and slaps Edgar when he calls the [[fortune teller]] a hag as he worries what [[Joseph Sullivan|Joseph]] would think if he heard him.
* Ability: [[terrakinesis]]
* A [[carnival]] leader with a terrible temper, Samuel has [[terrakinesis|powers over earth]]. {{epp|406}}
* Convinced his brother [[Joseph Sullivan|Joseph]] is keeping him down, Samuel [[Samuel's victims|slays him]]. {{epp|410}}
* Seeking ever-greater power, Samuel pursues geneticist [[Chandra Suresh]]'s [[Coyote Sands films|secrets]]. {{epp|409}}
* An incensed Samuel banishes [[Claire Bennet]] and [[HRG|her dad]] to die underground. {{epp|417}}
* On the night of his planned massacre, Samuel faces a rebellion like no other. {{epp|418}}


==Memorable Quotes==
===[[Episode:Ink|Ink]]===
"''This is my favorite part of the day. It's full of possibility. Before the inevitable monkey wrenches come looking for us. But more than anything... it's about being with all of you. I know grace is a supper thing, but every morning I thank Heaven and Earth for our family.''"
Samuel is at the [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|carnival]] with [[Lydia]], preparing to leave. He puts on a suit whilst talking about how he may have found someone to fill [[Joseph]]'s attention. Lydia asks him if he wants to stay but Samuel insists that he has a responsibility to keep their family going. He absorbs some ink and starts to leave. Lydia asks if he might return to his first home but Samuel assures her that he has left that life behind.


: - Samuel (to the Carnival members) (''[[Hysterical Blindness]]'')
Samuel later shows up at the [[Mercy Heights Hospital|hospital]] where [[Peter]] works, under the alias of William Hooper. Samuel insists that Peter injured him while trying to save people. Peter doesn't remember Samuel but Samuel suggests that perhaps Peter is spread so thin that he simply forgot. Angry, Peter leaves and says that he didn't forget. Later, Samuel breaks into [[Peter's apartment]] and [[Terrakinesis|inserts the ink]] into a [[New York Chronicle|newspaper]] [[photograph]]. He hides and Peter comes in, finding the photo and spotting Samuel amongst the victims. Peter later finds Samuel at a park and apologizes for hurting him. Samuel tells him not to worry about it and they talk about families and saving lives. Peter suggests that in order for Samuel to move on from Joseph's death, he should visit his old home.


Samuel goes to [[the Sullivans' childhood home|an expensive house]] and knocks on the door. [[Dinner party host|A woman]] answers and Samuel explains that his parents used to work at the house and that he would like to see their old home. The woman tells him that it is not a good time and closes the door. Angry, Samuel uses his terrakinesis to part the earth and create a massive sinkhole. When Peter and [[Hesam]] arrive to help the victims, Samuel creates a [[tattoo]] of the [[compass]] on Peter's arm.


"''Tonight we welcome a new brother into our family. He will live and work among us. And will be welcome here all the rest of our days.''"
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===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 1]]===
[[Caleb]] tells Samuel it is good to have him back, and that [[Edgar]] has been spending a lot of time in [[Lydia]]'s trailer. Samuel thanks him, and says he knows just what to do.


: - Samuel ([[Sylar's baptism|baptizing]] [[Sylar]]) (''[[Tabula Rasa]]'')
===[[Graphic Novel:Running in Circles]]===
Samuel tells [[Edgar]] to kill [[Danko]] and get [[Compass|the compass]] back. [[Lydia]] later asks Edgar to do a favor not even Samuel can know about.


===[[Episode:Acceptance|Acceptance]]===
Samuel interrupts a discussion between [[Edgar]] and [[Lydia]], who were talking about their concerns with the new arrivals to [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|the carnival]]. Samuel makes it clear that it is his duty and decision to expand the family. He then takes Lydia into his trailer and [[Terrakinesis|places some ink]] onto her back. A tattoo of [[Noah Bennet]] appears and Samuel wonders why as he knows he has retired. Lydia points out that he may have changed his mind.


"''I've got my own [[butterflies]] that need crushing.''"
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 2]]===
Samuel approaches [[Edgar]], who is practicing his knife throwing. Samuel asks him if he has noticed anything wrong with [[Lydia]] and Edgar says he hasn't. Samuel suggests that she is either distracted or unsatisfied. He then corrects himself and states that both Edgar and Lydia are free to make their own mistakes. Samuel throws one of Edgar's knives and hits it dead in the centre.


: - Samuel (to [[Hiro]]) (''[[Once Upon a Time in Texas]]'')
===[[Episode:Hysterical Blindness|Hysterical Blindness]]===
At breakfast time at the carnival, the carnies prepare for breakfast while [[Mrs. Comey]] makes blueberry waffles. Samuel exits a trailer and comments on her waffles. He tells everyone that breakfast is his favorite part of the day and that he thank heaven and earth for his family. He then reflects on the fact that Joseph's seat is still empty but tells them that by the end of the day, his seat will be filled.


During the day, a short distance from the carnival, Samuel buries some seeds in the ground.


"''You are the devil.''"
Still trying to find the person to join the carnival, Samuel attempts to use [[Empathy|Lydia's ability]] to find them. When nothing appears he throws a cloth away, but it is caught by an [[Invisibility|invisible]] person, [[Rebecca Taylor]]. Rebecca reveals that Samuel has been using her to get close to Claire and bring her to the carnival. As the two reflect on Rebecca's actions, Lydia interrupts them and tells Samuel that her ability has found the person he is looking for.


"''No, Hiro, I am your savior. You just don't know it yet.''"
Later, [[Sylar]] encounters the carnival after escaping from the police. Samuel stands at the entrance to the carnival and gestures Sylar to enter with him. Sylar does so and the police on Sylar's tail cannot see the carnival. Samuel welcomes him home.


: - [[Hiro]], Samuel (''[[Thanksgiving]]'')
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 3]]===
When [[Edgar]] leaves [[Lydia]]'s trailer, Samuel catches him pocketing some money. He asks him where he got it from and Edgar explains that he has been grifting. Samuel asks him if Lydia knows about it but Edgar says that she doesn't. Lydia steps out of her trailer and asks Samuel if he has a problem. Samuel says that Edgar has broken the family's trust and puts an arm around her, asking what they are going to do with him.


===[[Episode:Tabula Rasa|Tabula Rasa]]===
Samuel speaks with [[Lydia]] about the rumors speculating that [[Sylar]] is the most powerful [[evolved human]] in the world. He is disappointed that he doesn't seem to remember his identity and Lydia suggests that there two sides waging a war within Sylar. Samuel goes to Sylar's trailer and wakes him up. Samuel suggests that Sylar has no memories due a massive pain inflicted upon him. He also says that [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|the carnival]] is here to heal him. Sylar asks Samuel what is wrong with him (referring to his [[telekinesis]]). To make him feel at ease, Samuel introduces him to a carnival member named [[Teddy]]. Samuel then has Lydia continue the tour. Samuel then goes to see [[Edgar]] and informs him of his plans to jump start the return of Sylar.


"''Love what you've done to the place, there are a lot more people in here. It's going to make me a lot more powerful.''"
Samuel soon intervenes and breaks up a fight between Sylar and Edgar and introduces Sylar to another carnival member named [[Damien]]. Samuel assures Sylar that in Damien's hands he will [[Damien's ability|remember]]. Later, Samuel introduces himself to [[Captain Lubbock]] and comments on the whereabouts of Sylar. Samuel then goes to Sylar and leads him to believe that he will be doing the right thing if he kills Lubbock. Once the deed is done, Samuel performs a [[Sylar's baptism|baptism on Sylar]] with every member of the carnival attending. He then talks with Edgar over his pouting. Edgar wonders what Samuel's plans are and Samuel claims that they will remake Sylar in a whole new way.


"''No, it makes me more powerful!''"
===[[Webisode:Slow Burn, Part 4]]===
Samuel approaches [[Lydia]] and tells her to show "it" to him. He takes her arm and reveals a [[tattoo]] of [[Amanda]], Lydia's daughter. Samuel then has Lydia tell him the story of Amanda and Samuel is eager to know whether she possesses any [[abilities]]. He then comments on the fact that Amanda is reaching out to Lydia and that she is ignoring her. He claims that [[Sullivan Bros. Carnival|the carnival]] is a safe place for [[evolved humans|people like them]] and promises to protect Amanda if she does have any ability. After being reassured that Amanda is not special, Samuel leaves.


: - [[Sylar]], Samuel (''[[Let It Bleed]]'')
===[[Episode:Strange Attractors|Strange Attractors]]===
Samuel appears to [[Tracy]] shortly after she finishes speaking with [[Jeremy Greer|Jeremy]], and takes her to the carnival. There, he explains that it could be Jeremy's ''real'' home, where he is surrounded by the warmth of family and without having to hide who he is. He also extends the invitation to Tracy as well, being aware of her feelings of being lost. She, however, declines the offer for herself and Jeremy. Samuel, in apparent understanding, hands her a [[compass]] for if she should ever change her mind, and then has Lydia see her out. Following Jeremy's lynching in Cainan, a furious Samuel returns to the town and enacts revenge on the town's precinct by crumbling it into the ground.


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==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
===[[Slow Burn chapter summaries|Slow Burn]]===
In [[chapter 1 of Slow Burn]], Samuel and [[Edgar]] welcome the Bowman family into the Sullivan Bros. Carnival.


"''I'm a carny. I live for games of chance.''"
A few months later, [[Chris Bowman]] tells his [[Gail Bowman|wife]] that he does not trust Samuel. Gail Bowman also tells [[Lydia]] that Samuel asked her if she would do something, and Lydia tells her that it probably means he wants her to recruit others into the carnival, as Samuel has been doing that ever since his [[Joseph Sullivan|brother]] died, as if trying to fill a void.


: - Samuel, to [[Sylar]] (''[[Let It Bleed]]'')
In [[chapter 2 of Slow Burn]], a [[The Watcher|carny]] tells [[Jennie Bowman]] that he doesn't think Samuel would really like her having a cell phone.


In [[chapter 3 of Slow Burn]], [[Chris Bowman|Chris]] and [[Gail Bowman]] watch Samuel as he confronts Edward and Lydia about a large sum of money he has just put in his pocket. Edward tells him that he has been doing extra work elsewhere and denies Lydia's involvement in it. Samuel's snitch, [[Caleb]], catches Chris and Gail and tells them that Samuel does not approve of spying. He keeps them with him until Samuel approaches them asking what is going on.


"''I see you got my [[terrakinesis|power]].''"
In [[chapter 4 of Slow Burn]], [[Samuel]] preaches to [[Chris]] and [[Gail]] about trust within the "[[carnival|family]]", but decides that instead of punishing them, he'll send Gail on a mission with [[Edgar]] to recruit new members. Later, he steps into the Bowmans' trailer and announces to young [[Jennie]] that their family has an important mission to complete: recruit a woman named [[Tracy]].


"''Funny [[ability replication|how]] that happens.''"
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== [[Evolved Human]] [[Terrakinesis|Abilities]] ==

Samuel has the ability to [[terrakinesis|move earth and manipulate minerals with the power of his mind]]. He has shown that he has a mental influence over the earth, as well as a form of ink.
: - Samuel, [[Peter Petrelli|Peter]] (''[[Episode:Brave New World (Heroes)|Brave New World]]'')


==Notes==
==Notes==
* According to the [http://heroesspoilers-odi.blogspot.com/2009/05/volume-5-official-casting-calls.html casting call], Samuel the "carnival barker" is 40 to 60 years old. He is a "charming character with an evil sense of humor", like [[Wikipedia:Eddie Izzard|Eddie Izzard]] or "[[Batman|The Joker]] without his makeup".
* According to the [http://heroesspoilers-odi.blogspot.com/2009/05/volume-5-official-casting-calls.html casting call], Samuel the "carnival barker" is 40 to 60 years old. He is a "charming character with an evil sense of humor", like [[Wikipedia:Eddie Izzard|Eddie Izzard]] or "[[Batman|The Joker]] without his makeup".
* [[Tim Kring]] [http://www.buddytv.com/articles/heroes/heroes-series-creator-tim-krin-33544.aspx said] "Samuel has no power unless he is surrounded by other people. So in some ways it's about getting people away from him as opposed to bringing people towards him."


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* When Samuel brings a lawsuit against [[Peter]] he uses the alias "William Hooper" (''[[Ink]]''). [[Bill Hooper]] is a prominent member of the ''Heroes'' crew.
* When Samuel brings a lawsuit against [[Peter]] he uses the alias "William Hooper" (''[[Ink]]''). [[Bill Hooper]] is a prominent member of the ''Heroes'' crew.
* Samuel speaks some Japanese.
* Samuel speaks some Japanese, and possesses some skill in sign language.
* In an [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8259657.stm interview], [[Tim Kring]] said about Samuel: "This one charismatic leader of the carnival has now decided that it is time to stop hiding in shadows and to present themselves to the world, and in order to do that he feels in a kind of misguided way that they have to be as strong as they can be."
* In an [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8259657.stm interview], [[Tim Kring]] said about Samuel: "This one charismatic leader of the carnival has now decided that it is time to stop hiding in shadows and to present themselves to the world, and in order to do that he feels in a kind of misguided way that they have to be as strong as they can be."
*Samuel told [[dinner party host|a woman]] that his mother was a maid and his father was a butler. {{epp|402}}
*Samuel told [[dinner party host|a woman]] that his mother was a maid and his father was a butler. {{epp|402}}
* Samuel is one of the youngest people ever known to manifest an ability. He caused great seismic activity on the day of his birth, even while in utero. [[Tommy Clark]] and [[Taylor Kravid]]'s baby also manifested their abilities in utero.
* Like Samuel [[Tommy Clark]] maninfested his ability on the day of his birth, even while in utero. He stole his [[Claire Bennet|mother's]] [[Rapid Cell Regeneration|ability]] which resulted her dying during child birth.
* According to [[chapter 1 of Purpose]], Samuel's phone number is 203-635-4314.
* Samuel appeared in every episode of [[Volume Five]].


==See Also==
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* For images of Samuel, see '''[[:Category:Images of Samuel Sullivan|images of Samuel Sullivan]]'''.
* For images of Samuel, see '''[[:Category:Images of Samuel Sullivan|images of Samuel Sullivan]]'''.
* For a list of Samuel's victims, see '''[[Samuel's victims]]'''.
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Latest revision as of 22:03, 15 January 2016

Samuel Sullivan
Portrayed by Robert Knepper,
Julian De La Celle (young Samuel)
First appearance Orientation
In-story stats
Known ability Terrakinesis
Alias William Hooper
Nicknames Sam,
Butterfly Man,
Evil Butterfly Man,
Devil
Gender
Date of birth March 5, 1961
Place of birth Coyote Sands, AZ
Home formerly Coyote Sands, AZ,
formerly New York, NY
Residences Sullivan Bros. Carnival,
formerly Coyote Sands,
formerly a carriage house in New York City, NY
Occupation Carnival worker
Significant other formerly Vanessa Wheeler
Parents Unnamed father,
Unnamed mother
Sibling Joseph Sullivan (deceased)

Samuel Sullivan is the head of a carnival ring, working with other evolved humans. He refers to his carnival as his family and has recently decided to come out of hiding after killing his older brother. Having lived an early life of service, Samuel feels liberated by the world of abilities and the family he has made. With the goal to create a new home for everyone with abilities, Samuel's actual intentions were to create the fantasy life that his true love Vanessa Wheeler always wanted. Upon being rejected by Vanessa, Samuel made the decision that he will no longer hide or live by the outside world's rules. Samuel is an evolved human with the ability to manipulate geological materials such as dirt and rocks. Samuel is also able to amplify his power when surrounded by other people with abilities. After being defeated by Peter, he has now been arrested.

Character History

Season Four

For an episode-by-episode summary, see Samuel Sullivan: Season Four History.

This section is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Webisode:Dark Matters, Part 5

One of the Primatech files that Quentin Frady sees on the Renautas root directory is titled "Sullivan".

Heroes Evolutions

Save the Cheerleader, Destroy the World

This section is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Evolved Human Abilities

Samuel has the ability to move earth and manipulate minerals with the power of his mind. He has shown that he has a mental influence over the earth, as well as a form of ink. In addition, Chandra Suresh postulated that the presence of large numbers of evolved humans in a single area produces a phenomenon similar to magnetism, which has the effect of amplifying Samuel's abilities. As a consequence of this, he can also sense when powerful evolved humans are near (Slow Burn). It has been shown that with as few as four other evolved humans around, his power is nearly useless. (Brave New World)

Heroes Reborn App

Prior to Heroes Reborn starting, the Heroes Reborn app was released with a video summary of Samuel's history. The summary included:

Memorable Quotes

"This is my favorite part of the day. It's full of possibility. Before the inevitable monkey wrenches come looking for us. But more than anything... it's about being with all of you. I know grace is a supper thing, but every morning I thank Heaven and Earth for our family."

- Samuel (to the Carnival members) (Hysterical Blindness)


"Tonight we welcome a new brother into our family. He will live and work among us. And will be welcome here all the rest of our days."

- Samuel (baptizing Sylar) (Tabula Rasa)


"I've got my own butterflies that need crushing."

- Samuel (to Hiro) (Once Upon a Time in Texas)


"You are the devil."

"No, Hiro, I am your savior. You just don't know it yet."

- Hiro, Samuel (Thanksgiving)


"Love what you've done to the place, there are a lot more people in here. It's going to make me a lot more powerful."

"No, it makes me more powerful!"

- Sylar, Samuel (Let It Bleed)


"I'm a carny. I live for games of chance."

- Samuel, to Sylar (Let It Bleed)


"I see you got my power."

"Funny how that happens."

- Samuel, Peter (Brave New World)

Notes

  • According to the casting call, Samuel the "carnival barker" is 40 to 60 years old. He is a "charming character with an evil sense of humor", like Eddie Izzard or "The Joker without his makeup".
  • Tim Kring said "Samuel has no power unless he is surrounded by other people. So in some ways it's about getting people away from him as opposed to bringing people towards him."

Trivia

  • When Samuel brings a lawsuit against Peter he uses the alias "William Hooper" (Ink). Bill Hooper is a prominent member of the Heroes crew.
  • Samuel speaks some Japanese, and possesses some skill in sign language.
  • In an interview, Tim Kring said about Samuel: "This one charismatic leader of the carnival has now decided that it is time to stop hiding in shadows and to present themselves to the world, and in order to do that he feels in a kind of misguided way that they have to be as strong as they can be."
  • Samuel told a woman that his mother was a maid and his father was a butler. (Ink)
  • Samuel is one of the youngest people ever known to manifest an ability. He caused great seismic activity on the day of his birth, even while in utero. Tommy Clark and Taylor Kravid's baby also manifested their abilities in utero.
  • Like Samuel Tommy Clark maninfested his ability on the day of his birth, even while in utero. He stole his mother's ability which resulted her dying during child birth.
  • According to chapter 1 of Purpose, Samuel's phone number is 203-635-4314.
  • Samuel appeared in every episode of Volume Five.

See also

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Samuel Sullivan for fan-created theories and other speculation.

  Season Four Characters edit
Main

Claire Bennet • Noah Bennet • Ando Masahashi • Hiro Nakamura • Matt Parkman • Angela Petrelli • Nathan Petrelli • Peter Petrelli • Tracy Strauss • Samuel Sullivan • Mohinder Suresh • Sylar

Recurring

Allison • Charlie Andrews • Gretchen Berg • Chris Bowman • Emma Coolidge • Damian • Evan Davis • Eric Doyle • Edgar • Eli • Ezekiel • Lauren Gilmore • Nurse Hammer • Lydia • Kimiko Nakamura • Janice Parkman • Matt Parkman, Jr. • Pregnant carny • Psychic carny • René • Reginald Stanley • Amanda Strazzulla • Tiger pants carny

See Also: Minor Characters • Season One Characters • Season Two Characters • Season Three Characters • Heroes Reborn Characters • Future Characters • Animals • Webisodes Characters •
Graphic Novel Characters • iStory Characters • Evolutions Characters • Book Characters • Unaired Characters • Cast
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