Happy birthday! Sami Frey turns 88 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on October 13, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 88 on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.

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Sami Frey is celebrating his 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Sami Frey (My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud, César and Rosalie, Band of Outsiders, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Frey, a cultural icon

Born Samuel Frei in Paris on October 13, 1937, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Frey'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 Frey as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 88.

Happy Birthday, Sami, you're the best!