Sam Spear grew up on Bowen Island, BC, Canada, where she started acting at the Tir na nOg Theatre School. She attended the school from grade 2 until grade 12, and continues to return to do plays as a part of the theatre's Repertory Company. The love for acting and the art of storytelling that was cultivated at Tir na nOg prompted her to expand her work into film. Majoring in Film, she completed her BFA, with honours, at Simon Fraser University. As well as acting, Sam works as a director and casting director with her twin sister Kailey Spear. The Spear Sisters work under their production company: BlackSpear Productions.