Samy Naceri

Samy Naceri

Actor

Paris, France
July 2, 1961

Biography

Samy Naceri was born on July 2, 1961 in Paris, France as Saïd Naceri. He is an actor and producer, known for Taxi (1998), Taxi Taxi (2000) and Léon - Der Profi (1994). He has been married to Marie Guillard since 2005. His father Djilali comes from Algeria and his mother Jacqueline from Normandy. Samy grew up in modest circumstances with seven siblings. An older brother died of complications from drug use. Naceris father left the family when he was 16 years old.In his early twenties he was involved in a traffic accident, which left permanent scars on the left side of the face.

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Samy Naceri 1

Representative Works

Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional
8.3
/ French
Taxi
Taxi
6.7
/ French
Taxi 3
Taxi 3
5.8
/ French
Taxi 4
Taxi 4
5.6
/ French
Taxi 2
Taxi 2
6.3
/ French
Redemption Day
Redemption Day
5.9
/ English
Days of Glory
Days of Glory
6.7
/ French
The Nest
The Nest
6.5
/ French
Bouge !
Bouge !
3.8
/ French
The Moderator
The Moderator
4.4
/ English
Stolen Identity
Stolen Identity
4.6
/ French
Fake News
Fake News
4.1
/ French

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Léon: The Professional
1994Winner

Best Performance

Léon: The Professional

Taxi
1998Nominee

Best Performance

Taxi

Taxi 3
2003Nominee

Best Performance

Taxi 3

Career Highlights

Taxi 4
2007Highlight

Best Performance

Taxi 4

Taxi 2
2000Highlight

Best Performance

Taxi 2

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