Sami Allam

Actor

Algiers, Algeria

Biography

Sami Allam (سامي علام), born in Algiers, is an Algerian actor. He trained in drama at the Central Conservatory of Algiers. Selected for a small role on the set of "Si Mohand U M'hand, l'insoumis," Sami's involvement evolved as filming progressed. Initially tasked with finding new faces for the film, he moved on to coach, then supervised dialogue, and finally assisted the production team. He then landed roles in historical films, landing the lead role in Ahmed Rachedi's 2014 film Krim Belkacem, where he played the famous FLN fighter from the Algerian War of Liberation. Sami Allam, based in Azazga, Kabylia, also pursued his career in theater.