Sam Akel
Overview
- Ethnicity
- Middle Eastern
- Age Range
- 34 - 48
- Height
- 5' 10" (1m 78cm)
- Weight
- 165lbs (75kg)
- Hair Colour
- Black
- Eye Colour
- Brown
- Build
- Muscular
Documents
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document fileSam Akel - Stunt Perfomer : Acting Resume.pdf
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Hospital Boss
Film |
Dalma Humaid AL Suwaidi |
Abu Dhabi |
| 2022 |
Police Officer
Film |
Yellow Bus Wendy Bednarz |
Abu Dhabi |
| 2020 |
Actor / Stunt Performer
Film |
Vanguard Mixfame |
Dubai |
| 2019 |
Human turned Zombie
Film |
Zombie with a Shotgun Hilton Ariel Ruiz |
New York |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Stunts Bootcamp | LA Stunts for Film & TV |
| 2016 | Fight Choreography | Xtreme Martial Arts |
| 2018 | Fight Choreography | Joining All Movement |
About me
Pursuing My YOUNGER SELF Passion 4 Film. Traveled to Atlanta, LA, NYC, Vancouver, Copenhagen & London to take bootcamps & classes in fighting & stunts. When I'm not acting, I produce & direct short films which have won 6 film festival awards since 2020.License & Passport
| Passport: | Yes |
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Languages Spoken | Arabic, English |
|---|---|
| Media Specialism | Commercials |
| Additional Skills | Acting, Stunts |
| Athletics | Parkour |
Highlights
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Born in Dubai, UAE in 1978, Sam Akel is pursuing his Younger Self passion 4 Film. He's Jordanian of Palestinian origins.
Sam Akel traveled to Atlanta, LA, NYC, Vancouver, Copenhagen & London to pick up skills in Fighting & Stunts through boot camps & training with the top trainers in their craft.
When he's not acting, he produces & directs short films that have won 6 film festival awards since 2020 including best Inspirational Film & Best 1st Time Producer.
Sam Akel is currently writing a screenplay for a drama film about his life inspired from Lost, Ray Donovan & Awake TV shows.
He's a fitness enthusiast who trains 7 days a week and has worked as Fitness Ambassador for the likes of Dubai Fitness Challenge and Fitbit Watches. He constantly creates inspirational content & shorts.
2016 - Trained in XMA in Los Angeles and worked with Mike Chat on a fighting reel with Chris Brewster (Daredevil Stunt Double), John Nania & Kim Do.
2018 - Trained in JAM(Joining All Movement) in Los Angles with Travis Wong & worked with 2nd Unit Director / Stunts Coordinator Vlad Rimburg (Lucifer / Inhumans) on a small short film.
2020 - Was part of the movie 'Vanguard' which was shot in Dubai & had the opportunity to talk with Jackie Chan on set who gave him few tips about a scene they were shooting.
2020 - His short Film "To You, Me & The New Generation" won 3 Film Festival Awards that year.
2020 - Acted as a Hospital Boss for a soon to be released film 'Dalma' shot in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
2021 - Was part of the film 'Yellow Bus' ordered by OSN(Showtime in UAE) and acted opposite Bollywood Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, Arab Actress Kinda Alloush and the highly respected UAE Actor Mansoor Al-Fili. Film will be out on OSN+ in 2021.