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
Covert Operation
Neneh Superstar
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies
The Sect
Safe Conduct
The Conductor (2018)
Spencer
Rich Flu
Road 47
The Confessions
Sniper: Reloaded
Adieu Bohème
Margrete: Queen of the North
3 Days to Kill
My Words, My Lies - My Love
Company of Heroes
The Head (2020)
The Strain
Faking Hitler
The Name of the Rose
A French Village
The Rope