After high school in Pittsburgh, PA, Sam studied biomedical engineering at Duke University before pursuing a career in modeling. Modeling offered her the chance to travel and learn languages; she is fluent in five.

Sam moved to Los Angeles for acting, where dedication and perseverance gained her roles in several films (Bonfire of the Vanities and Twenty Bucks) and TV shows, including Chicago Hope and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.

Hercules introduced her to Kevin Sorbo, who swept her off her feet. They married in 1998 and she moved to New Zealand. While living in Auckland, Sam created and published a humorous and educational photo-book, Gizmoe: The Legendary Journeys, Auckland.

She is radio host of nationally syndicated The Sam Sorbo Show, speaks publicly around the country and recently appeared in the movies Hope Bridge, with Kevin Sorbo and Boo Boo Stewart, and Just Let Go with Ian Cusick, for which she won “Best Supporting Actress” at the Utah Film Festival.

She served as producer and co-star on a film she co-wrote, Let There Be Light and, more recently, Miracle in East Texas: A Tall Tale Inspired by an Absolutely True Story (starring Kevin Sorbo and John Ratzenberger, with Lou Gossett Jr., Tyler Mane.) Sam’s book, They’re YOUR Kids: An inspirational Journey from Self-Doubter to Home School Advocate, released to rave reviews.