Happy birthday! Sami Bouajila turns 59 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on May 12, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 59 on Monday, May. 12, 2025.

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Sami Bouajila is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Sami Bouajila (Omar m'a tuer, Outside the Law, Days of Glory, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bouajila, a cultural icon

Born in Grenoble on May 12, 1966, Sami Bouajila's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Bouajila's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Sami hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sami Bouajila as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Sami, you're the best!