Background
Sami was born and grew up in Échirolles, a suburb south of Grenoble.
Sami was born and grew up in Échirolles, a suburb south of Grenoble.
He studied theatre.
Bouajila"s father emigrated from Tunisia to France in 1956, and worked as a building painter, a professionally recognized skill requiring specific technical knowledge.
2008: César Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Les Témoins of André Téchiné. 2006: "Best Male Interpretation" at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival for his role in Indigènes by Rachid Bouchareb 2000: "Best Young Actor" at the Festival du film romantique de Cabourg for his role in Drôle de Félix.
