Actor • Producer • Author • Advocate • Speaker
Founder of The Little Guy Collective
“You Are NOT a Mistake.”

In a world that often measures worth by appearance, success, or perfection, Sam Humphrey stands as a voice of authenticity, faith, and lived experience. Born with a rare form of dwarfism and later diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, Sam spent much of his life believing that he was a mistake until he discovered that his greatest challenges were actually his greatest strengths.

Now, through his message “You Are NOT a Mistake” and his belief that anyone can turn their weakness into strength, Sam inspires others to embrace their God-given uniqueness and live with courage and purpose.

Best known for his breakout role as Tom Thumb in The Greatest Showman (opposite Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya, and Michelle Williams), Sam captivated global audiences with his performance and perseverance. The film’s worldwide success, including a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination, made him one of Hollywood’s most inspiring rising voices.

In 2025, Sam received the Courage Award from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation for his advocacy and openness about chronic illness. His moving speech, emphasizing that courage isn’t about being fearless but about showing up when life looks nothing like the dream you imagined, resonated deeply with audiences and became a defining moment in his journey.

Through The Little Guy Collective, Sam champions faith, inclusion, and emotional well-being. The Collective reflects Sam’s lifelong belief that worth is inherent, not earned, and that faith can transform even the hardest seasons into something meaningful. The movement’s motto, “Standing Up for the Little Guys,” serves as a call to those who feel unseen to embrace the truth that they are divinely designed, not defined by circumstance.

Beyond acting, Sam continues to expand his creative legacy, unified by a single mission: to help others see that their stories matter and their struggles have meaning. Each new project explores themes of mental health, emotional healing, and faith through adversity, deepening his lifelong message of faith, courage, and transformation.

Now based in Los Angeles, Sam continues to break barriers as an actor-producer, advocate, author, and speaker. His creative work is fueled by a commitment to helping others discover that success is not defined by fame or perfection but by faith, perseverance, and purpose. Through his story and his mission, he reminds the world that what once felt like a mistake can become the very thing that changes lives.