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Sami Loris

Known For
Acting
Born
January 1, 1978 in Locarno, Switzerland
Active Years
2001–2026 (26 Years)
Total Credits
35 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 1, 1978 Locarno, Switzerland 35 credits
35
Total Credits
2001–2026
26 Years Career Span
12
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Sami Loris is an actor born in Locarno, Switzerland, on January 1, 1978. Also known as Sami Loris Hajjaj Sami Hajjaj, he grew up in Germany speaking German and Italian as his native languages. He received his acting training from 2000 to 2004 at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna, studying under instructors including István Szabó, and graduated with an acting diploma. His known acting credits include film and television works such as Alpentod - Ein Bergland-Krimi, Die Spaltung der Welt, Nymphomaniac: Vol. II, Speed Racer, Must Love Death, Ein Sommer in Südtirol, The Fatherless, 8 Days in August, Utta Danella - Wer küsst den Doc?, and Angelo, alongside various other projects listed across his credits.

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Career

Career overview

Sami Loris is an actor born in Locarno, Switzerland, on January 1, 1978, and also known as Sami Loris Hajjaj Sami Hajjaj. He grew up in Germany speaking German and Italian as his native languages. From 2000 to 2004, he received his acting training at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna, where he studied under instructors including István Szabó and graduated with an acting diploma. During his studies, he also undertook early theater work.

His acting credits span numerous film and television productions. Among his known works are Alpentod - Ein Bergland-Krimi, Die Spaltung der Welt, Nymphomaniac: Vol. II, Speed Racer, Must Love Death, Ein Sommer in Südtirol, The Fatherless, 8 Days in August, Utta Danella - Wer küsst den Doc?, and Angelo. Additional film and television titles associated with his career include Alpentod - Keiner kommt davon, Alpentod - Tod Ex Machina, SOKO Donau, Die Jägerin - Der Tod ist weiß, which is also known as Tanz mit dem Teufel, Gentle Monster, and Alpentod. Ein Bergland-Krimi - Im ewigen Eis. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a total of known credits in the acting field.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Gentle MonsterWoodwalkers 2
Alpentod – Ein Bergland-KrimiAlpentod - Ein Bergland-Krimi - Gemeinsame ZieleAlpentod - Ein Bergland-Krimi - Alte Wunden
Gina8 Days in AugustSchnee von gesternElfi
SOKO Linz
Im Netz der CamorraEin Sommer in Südtirol
Angelo
Nothing Left - Just That Summer
Never Too Late for Justice
Young DoctorsJackGruber Is LeavingValie Export - Icon and Rebel
Vals
Nymphomaniac: Vol. IIWomen Who Made HistoryMordshunger - Verbrechen und andere DelikatessenUtta Danella - Wer küsst den Doc?
The Fatherless
In the Face of Crime
Must Love Death
Speed Racer
Vienna Crime SquadDer StaatsanwaltSen - The Lost Light
SOKO Wismar
SOKO Köln
SOKO Leipzig

Full Filmography

35 titles
  • Gentle Monster (2026) as Hannes
  • Woodwalkers 2 (2026) as Kenny Silver
  • Alpentod – Ein Bergland-Krimi (2025) as Korbinian Ebersbach
  • Alpentod - Ein Bergland-Krimi - Gemeinsame Ziele (2025) as Korbinian Ebersbach
  • Alpentod - Ein Bergland-Krimi - Alte Wunden (2025) as Korbinian Ebersbach
  • Gina (2024) as Lukas
  • 8 Days in August (2024) as Matti
  • Schnee von gestern (2024) as Reisinger
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  • Elfi (2024) as Dr. Zorn
  • SOKO Linz (2022) as Loris Ritter
  • Im Netz der Camorra (2021) as Giovanni Lordi
  • Ein Sommer in Südtirol (2021) as Marco Antonelli
  • Angelo (2019) as Brother
  • Nothing Left - Just That Summer (2018) as Thomas Glanzler
  • Never Too Late for Justice (2016) as Marc Bäumer
  • Young Doctors (2015) as Sebastian Reiter
  • Jack (2015) as Verleger Bastian Wolf
  • Gruber Is Leaving (2015) as Henry
  • Valie Export - Icon and Rebel (2015) as Narrator
  • Vals (2014) as Italienischer Flüchtling
  • Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013) as Doctor 2
  • Women Who Made History (2013) as Robert Dudley
  • Mordshunger - Verbrechen und andere Delikatessen (2013) as Arri Özer
  • Utta Danella - Wer küsst den Doc? (2013) as Roberto
  • The Fatherless (2011) as Miguel
  • In the Face of Crime (2010) as Erster Lokalgast
  • Must Love Death (2009) as Norman
  • Speed Racer (2008) as Italian Announcer
  • Vienna Crime Squad (2005) as Robert Fichtner
  • Der Staatsanwalt (2005) as Antonio Marino
  • Sen - The Lost Light (2005) as David
  • SOKO Wismar (2004) as Moritz Osterholz
  • SOKO Köln (2003) as Sebastian Braun
  • SOKO Leipzig (2001) as Robert Jennings
  • Die Jägerin - Der Tod ist weiß as Michele Del Piero

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sami Loris best known for?

Sami Loris is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gentle Monster (2026), Woodwalkers 2 (2026), SOKO Linz (2022), In aller Freundschaft - Die jungen Ärzte (2015).

When and where was Sami Loris born?

Sami Loris was born on January 1, 1978 in Locarno, Switzerland.

How many credits does Sami Loris have?

Sami Loris has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2026.

What is Sami Loris's background in cinema and television?

Sami Loris is an actor born in Locarno, Switzerland, on January 1, 1978. Also known as Sami Loris Hajjaj Sami Hajjaj, he grew up in Germany speaking German and Italian as his native languages. He received his acting training from 2000 to 2004 at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna, studying under instructors including ...

Sami Loris by the numbers

35credits
22films
13TV series
2001–2026active years

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