Sam, 39, recently slammed online bullies for subjecting him to … Sam Heughan isn't bothering to play coy when it comes to his interest in the role. “Jamie’s storyline for me was a huge one,” admits Sam Heughan about the eventful fifth season of Starz’s epic ... Modern Family 23 44/1 11. Silicon Valley 1 60/1 12. Outlander actress Caitriona Balfe has leapt to the defence of her co-star Sam Heughan after he revealed his bullying hell. Recently, the actor was on ITV's This Morning and he continued to … Thankfully, he has his Outlander family ‘s support throughout this time, including that of Caitriona Balfe, Richard Rankin and Sophie Skelton.