Samuel Benchetrit was born on 26 June 1973 in Champigny-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, France. He is an actor and writer, known for Chien (2017), J'ai toujours rêvé d'être un gangster (2007) and Nouvelle de la tour L (2001). He has been married to Vanessa Paradis since 30 June 2018. He was previously married to Marie Trintignant.