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Richard Sammel Biography

Birth Name:Richard Erwin Sammel

Birth Place:Heidelberg, Germany

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Made his professional stage debut in 1981 and later his feature film debut by 1991
  • Known for his role in the series "The Strain․"
  • Can fluently speak French, German, Italian and English
  • Fluent in five languages
  • Practices acrobatics and can play the mandolin

Awards

  • 2010CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: winner
  • 2015Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated