French actor Samuel Theis, born in 1978, is a name that has gained a solid place for itself in the world of French cinema and television, having graduated from Forbach. Throughout his career, he has given impressive performances both in cinema and in TV series, and has attracted attention especially with his interpretation of complex and multi-layered characters. Theis became known to a wide segment of French audiences with the TV series Un Village Français. This historical drama, which has been broadcast since 2009, deals with an occupied French town during the Second World War, and Theis gave a long-lasting performance here as his character named Kurt. The series is considered one of the most successful productions in French television history. The production in which he made his name most strongly known internationally was Anatomy of a Fall, directed by Justine Triet. Released in 2023, this French legal thriller tells the story of a writer on trial for the suspicious death of her husband. Theis played the character of Samuel Maleski in the movie starring Sandra Hüller. The film made a big impact by winning the Palme d'Or at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and received high marks from international critics. Theis' presence in this production can be considered an important turning point in his career. In addition, Theis starred in the 2015 film Call My Manager! He experienced a different style with his role as Sacha Hartman in the movie. His portrayal of the character Victor in the Fiertés mini-series, which tells about the struggle of LGBT individuals across generations, revealed his interest in social projects. Theis, who continued his presence in the French television world with productions such as À l'intérieur and Maman a tort, met the audience in both the TV series De grâce and the movie Langue étrangère in 2024. Having achieved consistency throughout his decades-long career, Theis has a respected place in the industry with the depth and versatility he brings to French productions.