Biography

Samia Muriel Chancrin, known professionally as Samia Chancrin, is a German French actress and director. She grew up in Munich before pursuing formal training in the performing arts at Mozarteum University Salzburg, where she completed her diploma in 2008. Early in her career, Chancrin developed her skills through theatre performances in Esslingen, Stuttgart, and Berlin.

Chancrin first gained industry attention in 2007 with a Best Actress nomination at the Munich Film Festival's Förderpreis Deutscher Film. This recognition helped her transition into film and television, leading to appearances in German TV movies and series such as Spreewaldkrimi and Kommissarin Heller. She also took on supporting roles in feature films like Lose Your Head (2013) and Der Hauptmann (2017), directed by Robert Schwentke.

In 2017, Chancrin appeared in Fatih Akin's crime drama In the Fade, playing the character Birgit in a film nominated for the 31st European Film Awards' People's Choice Award for Best European Film. That same year, she portrayed Anni in The Captain, further establishing her reputation in German-language cinema.

Alongside acting, Chancrin has directed original theatre productions since 2011, working with venues including Württembergische Landesbühne Esslingen, Neue Bühne Senftenberg, and Monbijou Theatre in Berlin. Her commitment to directing highlights her dedication to fostering new theatrical voices.

Over the last decade, Chancrin has continued to broaden her screen presence with roles in Pelikanblut (2019), Seneca (2023), and the television series Deutschland 89. Her work has been met with positive critical reception, underscoring her versatility and impact within the German and French entertainment industries.

Within the entertainment industry, Chancrin has had a steady influence in German cinema and television. She has bridged theatre and screen, championing new theatre directions while delivering acclaimed on-screen performances. Her presence in films by prominent directors such as Akin and Schwentke underlines her importance in contemporary German culture. She is now based in Berlin, where she continues both her acting and directing careers .

- IMDb mini biography by: Angel