Outlander star Sam Heughan looks worlds away from Jamie Fraser in the youthful snaps.
Outlander’s Sam Heughan is barely recognisable in throwback photos from the early stages of his acting career. The actor, who portrays Jamie Fraser, first graced our screens in 2004 in the historical drama Island at War, before securing a significant role in the soap Doctors five years later.
In 2009, he joined the cast of Doctors as Scott Nielson, featuring in 21 episodes and even earning a nomination for Villain of the Year at the British Soap Awards in 2010. His other television appearances include River City, Midsomer Murders and A Very British Sex Scandal, prior to being cast in the Starz series Outlander in 2014.
Sam and his co-star Caitriona Balfe rapidly rose to stardom following their performances in the historical fantasy romance drama based on Diana Gabaldon’s novels of the same name. He continues to portray Jamie Fraser, with the cast recently confirming that filming has concluded on the series, and the eighth and final season of Outlander set to premiere next year.
Since taking on the role of Jamie Fraser, Sam has also featured in Channel 4’s Suspect in 2022, as well as the network’s 2023 psychological thriller The Couple Next Door.
Who did Sam Heughan play in Doctors?
In the long-standing BBC soap Doctors, which ended after 23 years in 2024, Sam Heughan played the character Scott Nielson, reports the Daily Record.
Scott Nielson is the boyfriend of Nurse Cherry Malone (Sophie Abelson), joining the show in 2009.
Scott and Cherry’s relationship initially appears to be blossoming after several romantic dates, but Scott’s secret life as a drug dealer soon comes to light.
Despite deceiving Cherry from the beginning by claiming he was a wine merchant frequently travelling to France for work, it becomes evident that Scott is involved in illicit activities.
As their relationship deepens, disaster strikes when Scott unexpectedly dies in distressing scenes.
Cherry wakes up to the horrifying sight of Scott’s lifeless body beside her, the result of a heroin overdose.
Despite her attempts to revive him, she is unsuccessful and is subsequently arrested by the police who suspect her involvement in Scott’s death.
Although Sam’s stint on the show was brief, his portrayal of Scott earned him a nomination at the Soap Awards in 2010.
Recently resurfaced photos from that evening show the young actor alongside his on-screen love interest Sophie and fellow cast members Richard Mylan and David Sturzaker.
