Sam Hammington. Self: Jinjja Sana-i. Sam Hammington was born (Samuel Mayer Russ Hammington) on July 31st 1977 in Wellington, New Zealand to a New Zealand Father and Australian Mother. He was raised in Melbourne, Australia. Growing up the son of a Casting Director, Hammington started working in the Australian Television industry from an early age. But decided to concentrate on studies during his Secondary School years. Eventually graduating from Swinburne University...