Sami Frey
Biography
Sami Frey is a French actor born on October 13, 1937, in Paris, France. He is of Algerian and Italian descent according to his profile on The Movie Database. Frey has acted in various films, including En compagnie d'Antonin Artaud and Bande à part. His portrayal of Antonin Artaud in En compagnie d'Antonin Artaud is notable. Frey's career spans multiple decades, and he has worked with notable French directors. He is also known by the names Sami Frei and other variations.
Career overview
Sami Frey is a French actor born on October 13, 1937, in Paris, France. He has appeared in numerous films throughout his career. One of his notable roles is in the 1964 film Bande à part, directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Frey has also portrayed French poet and playwright Antonin Artaud in the 1993 film En compagnie d'Antonin Artaud. The actor has collaborated with several prominent French directors, including those associated with the New Wave movement. He gained more significant opportunities in front of the camera during the 1970s.
Sami Frey's acting credits include films such as Jackson's Journey, Cléo from 5 to 7, and Truth. The actor has worked with notable directors and has appeared in a range of films throughout his career.
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Full Filmography
92 titles- Godard Cinema (2023)
- Romy, A Free Woman (2022) as Self - David (archive footage)
- Bardot Amoureuse (2017)
- Number One (2017) as Henri Blachey
- Je me souviens (2016)
- Je me souviens (2016) Director
- Marguerite & Julien (2015) as Abbé de Hambye
- The truth about Brigitte Bardot (2014)
- Bardot, The Misunderstanding (2013)
- The Bardot mystery (2012)
- Le nez dans le ruisseau (2012) as Auguste Stohler
- Mensch (2009) as Victor Hazak
- Brigitte Bardot: The Icon of France (2009)
- This Night (2009) as Barcala
- Dance with Him (2007) as le maître écuyer
- The Wedding Director (2006) as Principe di Gravina
- Anthony Zimmer (2005) as Akerman
- PiperMint... das Leben, möglicherweise (2003) as Mendel
- The Repentant (2002) as Paul
- Actors (2000) as Sami Frey
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- The Liars (1996) as Marcus Dourmer
- L'Amour conjugal (1995) as Nathan Le Cerf
- D'Artagnan's Daughter (1994) as Aramis
- Traps (1994) as Daniel Renouard
- Moving In (1993) as Un homme emménage
- My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud (1993) as Antonin Artaud
- Off Season (1992) as Valentin adult / Narrator
- The Voice (1992) as Gilles
- Lest We Forget (1991) as Self (segment "Pour Alirio de Jesús Pedraza Becerra, Colombie")
- The African Woman (1990) as Victor
- Film sur Georges Perec (1990) as Self
- Les Deux Fragonard (1989) as Salmon d'Anglas
- War and Remembrance (1988) as Avram Rabinovitz
- The Abyss (1988) as Prieur des Cordeliers
- Sand and Blood (1988) as Manuel Vasquez
- Black Widow (1987) as Paul Nuytten
- Laputa (1987) as Paul
- State of Grace (1986) as Antoine Lombard
- Sauve-toi, Lola (1986) as Tobman
- L'unique (1986) as Colewsky
- Family Life (1985) as Emmanuel
- The Little Drummer Girl (1984) as Khalil
- The Bodyguard (1984) as Julien Duchemin
- Deadly Circuit (1983) as Ralph Forbes
- La Métamorphose (1983) as Gregor Samsa (voice)
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- La bête dans la jungle (1981) as John Marcher
- La Voie Jackson (1981) as Georges Mollier
- See Here My Love (1979) as Arnaud de Maule
- Ciné regards (1978) as Self
- A Page of Love (1978) as François Karwitch
- Civil Wars in France (1978) as Babeuf (segment "Babeuf")
- Why Not! (1977) as Fernand Bulard
- Nea (1976) as Axel Thorpe
- The Game of Solitaire (1976) as Julien Vogel
- The Garden That Tilts (1975) as Michel
- Autour de Jeanne Dielman (1975) Director
- Autour de Jeanne Dielman (1975) Director of Photography
- La Confession d'un enfant du siècle (1974) as Octave
- Sweet Movie (1974) as El Macho
- 'M' as in Mathieu (1973) as Mathieu
- Diary of a Suicide (1973) as Le guide
- Paulina 1880 (1972) as Cirillo Pandolfini
- Cesar and Rosalie (1972) as David
- Rak (1972) as David
- The Married Couple of the Year Two (1971) as Marquis de Géran
- Jaune, Le Soleil (1971) as Un juif
- The Royal Chase (1969) as Philippe Lussac
- Mr. Freedom (1969) as Christ
- Manon 70 (1968) as Des Grieux
- Spray of the Days (1968) as Chick
- Angelique and the King (1966) as Zoukim Batchiary Bey
- Who Are You, Polly Maggoo? (1966) as Le prince Igor
- A Bullet Through the Heart (1966) as Francesco Montelepré
- Le Destin de Rossel (1966) as Rossel
- Band of Outsiders (1964) as Franz
- The Constancy of Reason (1964) as Bruno
- The Game of Truth (1963) as Juan
- Girl's Apartment (1963) as Tibère
- Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) as Undertaker / Actor in Silent Film
- The Seven Deadly Sins (1962) as François - l'Amant (segment "L'orgueuil")
- Therese (1962) as Jean Azevedo
- Fiancés on the Bridge (1962) as Undertaker
- Disorder (1962) as Carlo
- Pride (1962) as François
- Youth at Night (1961) as Elio
- The Truth (1960) as Gilbert Tellier
- The Night of the Hunted (1959) as Victor dit Vicky
- Work and Freedom (1959) as Luigi Torgiani
- Dangerous Games (1958) as Arpia
- Forgive Our Trespasses (1956)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sami Frey best known for?
Sami Frey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Actors (2000), Vivement dimanche (1998), Sesamstraße (1975), Return Of Judge Bao (2000).
When and where was Sami Frey born?
Sami Frey was born on October 13, 1937 in Paris, France.
How many credits does Sami Frey have?
Sami Frey has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2023.
What is Sami Frey's background in cinema and television?
Sami Frey is a French actor born on October 13, 1937, in Paris, France. He is of Algerian and Italian descent according to his profile on The Movie Database. Frey has acted in various films, including En compagnie d'Antonin Artaud and Bande à part. His portrayal of Antonin Artaud in En compagnie d'Antonin Artaud is not...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Paulina 1880 (1972) as Cirillo Pandolfini — aged about 34
- War and Remembrance (1988) as Avram Rabinovitz — aged about 50
- Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) as Undertaker / Actor in Silent Film — aged about 24
- The Truth (1960) as Gilbert Tellier — aged about 22
- Band of Outsiders (1964) as Franz — aged about 26
- Cesar and Rosalie (1972) as David — aged about 34
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