Sam Lerner
A versatile actor who grew up on screen, moving from animated hero to the heart of a beloved sitcom family.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American actor·Birthday: September 27·Millennials
Biography
Sam Lerner stepped into the entertainment world as a child, his voice bringing to life characters like the adventurous Zak Saturday in 'The Secret Saturdays.' He didn't stay confined to the recording booth, however. Lerner built a career on relatable, often comedic roles that resonated with a generation. His most defining turn came as Geoff Schwartz on 'The Goldbergs,' where for nearly a decade he embodied the sweet, slightly awkward neighbor with a heart of gold, becoming a fixture in the show's 1980s nostalgia. This role showcased his ability to balance humor with genuine warmth, making him a familiar face in American living rooms. Beyond sitcoms, he has navigated genres from found-footage sci-fi in 'Project Almanac' to animated horror in 'Monster House,' demonstrating a range that has kept him working steadily since his youth.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Sam was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Sam Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Sam's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Geoff Schwartz across nine seasons of the hit ABC sitcom 'The Goldbergs.'
- Voiced the lead character, Zak Saturday, in the animated series 'The Secret Saturdays.'
- Played a central role in the found-footage film 'Project Almanac' as Quinn Goldberg.
- Lent his voice to the character Chowder in the animated feature film 'Monster House.'
Did You Know?
He is the son of Ken Lerner, a character actor known for roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.'
He attended the University of Southern California.
He provided voice work for the video game 'Lego Dimensions.'
“I just want to play characters that feel honest, even if they're a little awkward or weird.”
