

Richard Sammel
Richard Sammel was born in Heidelberg, Germany, where his early years were marked by a blend of curiosity and shyness. He discovered his passion for the arts through music, dance, and theater, leading him to study music and drama in Germany. His pursuit of acting took him to France, where he honed his skills in direction and eventually trained in method acting under the guidance of Susan Strasberg and Francesca de Sapio in Italy.
Sammel made his stage debut in 1981 at the local Hildesheim theater. By 1983, he was performing across independent and national stages in France, even taking his talents to the streets. In 1989, he relocated to Italy, where he met Susan Strasberg, marking a significant milestone in his career. His film debut came in 1990 with "Il Piacere delle Carni," directed by Barbara Barni. In 1993, he took on a leading role in the film adaptation of Brecht and Eisler's "The Lindbergh's Flight," which further established his reputation.
Over the years, Richard Sammel has appeared in various film, television, theater, and dance productions across Europe, Canada, South Africa, the USA, Macedonia, and Morocco, enriching his artistic journey with diverse experiences. Since 2007, he has split his time between Berlin and Paris, fluent in five languages and always eager for new challenges.
Filmography


The Strain
2014
Faking Hitler
2021
The Name of the Rose
2019
A French Village
2009
The Rope
2022
Peacemaker
2020
Baumbacher Syndrome
2021
Covert Operation
2014
Neneh Superstar
2023
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies
2006
The Sect
1991
Safe Conduct
2002
The Conductor (2018)
2018
Spencer
2021
Rich Flu
2024
Road 47
2014
The Confessions
2016
Sniper: Reloaded
2011
Adieu Bohème
2017
Margrete: Queen of the North
2021
3 Days to Kill
2014
My Words, My Lies - My Love
2009