JJTA

SAMI KARIM

  • LANGUAGES
    Fluent in English,  Arabic, Polish and Hindi.

SAMI KARIM

British–Yemeni Actor | Action & Drama Specialist | Multilingual Performer

ABOUT

Sami Karim is a British–Yemeni actor based in Greater London, known for his strong screen presence, authoritative voice, and versatility across action, drama, and historical productions.

He won Best Supporting Actor in a Short Film at the London Flicks Film Festival 2021 for Not A Game, and continues to build a dynamic screen career spanning feature films, television, video games, voice work, and international productions.

With a rich Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance and a wide ethnic casting range, Sami is frequently cast in roles across British, European, and global markets. He is a member of Equity and brings extensive physical training, combat skills, and multilingual ability to his performances.

NOTABLE CREDITS

Feature Film

• The Awakening (2024) — Amit Patel | Camelot Films | Dir. Matt Routledge
• Blackbird (2022) — Ahmed | West One Entertainment / Jack In The Box Films | Dir. Michael Flatley
• The Lady of Heaven (2022) — Khalid ibn al-Walid | Hannibal Media / Enlightened Kingdom | Dir. John Stephenson (OBE)
• The Lady of Heaven (2022) — Pagan & Muslim Cohort Stunt Fighter | Dir. John Stephenson (OBE)
• 400 Bullets (2021) — Afghan Fighter | Jump Set Films | Dir. Tom Paton
• Legacy of Lies (2020) — Head Bouncer | Lionsgate / Eager Films / Toy Cinema | Dir. Adrian Bol
• Kobiety Mafii 2 (Mafia Wives) (2019, Netflix) — Abdul Salaam | Dir. Patryk Vega
• Knightfall (2016) — Barbarian Leader | Rampage Studio | Dir. Ben Campbell
• Immigrant (2015) — Roman | Medan Productions | Dir. Harprit Dhanoa
• A Distracted Man (2014) — Rahim | Dir. Michele Cadei

(Additional credits available on request.)

TRAINING

• Screen Acting — Tim Kent, The Actors Studio (2013–2014)
• Meisner Technique — Eva Pope & Bryan Oliver, The Actors Gateway (2014–2017)
• BSc Hons — Mathematics, University of East Anglia

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
• Playing Age: 40–55
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Salt & Pepper
• Hair Length: Short
• Facial Hair: Beard
• Nationalities: British, Yemeni
• Ethnicity: Middle Eastern / North African / Arab
• Appearance: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

SKILLS

Accents & Dialects
• Native: English (Standard)
• High Standard: African, Algerian, American Standard, Arab, Argentinian, Australian, Bangladeshi, Cockney, Indian, Latin American, London, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, New Zealand, Russian, South African, Spanish, Turkish

Languages
• Native: English
• High Standard: Arabic, Hindi, Polish, Spanish

Performance
• Skilled: Storytelling

Music & Dance
• Aerobics, Bollywood, Hip Hop, Freestyle, Latin American, Disco, Zumba

Sports
• Highly Skilled: Boxing, Martial Arts, Thai Boxing, Kettlebell Instructor, Weight Training, Fitness Instructor (Qualified)
• Skilled: Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Wing Chun, Skipping Rope, Climbing

Other Skills
• IT Specialist, IT Literate
• Life Coach
• Qualified Personal Trainer
• Massage Therapist
• Experienced Security Officer

Licences
• Car Driving Licence
• Motorcycle Licence

Voice Work
• Skilled: Voice Acting, Voice Over

ESSENTIALS

Base: Greater London, United Kingdom
Focus: Feature Film, Television, Action, Drama, Voice Work

REPRESENTATION

Jack & Jill Talent Agency (JJTA)
Reinier Claeszenstraat 5-1, Amsterdam 1056 WC, The Netherlands
Tel: 0031 612054250
Email: jackjillcastagent@gmail.com
Website: www.jackjilltalentagency.com