ट्रिविया

Has one son, Jules Benchetrit (born in 1998), with actress Marie Trintignant.

Met his wife Marie Trintignant while giving him a reading of the screenplay of one of his short-movies. He was twenty-one.

Stepfather of Roman Kolinka and Paul Cluzet.

One of his favorites actors is François Cluzet.

His parents are called Charles and Michèle. Samuel called Charles and Michèle the heroes of his play "Comédie sur un quai de gare". Charles is metal worker.

He lived his childhood in Parisian suburbs in a low-rent apartment building.

Christopher Lambert was one of his heroes, when he was a child.

Has supported Lionel Jospin's 2002 presidential campaign.

Has a daughter named Saul (b.March 7th 2007) with Anna Mouglalis.

Has supported Ségolène Royal's 2007 presidential campaign.

Brother-in-law of Vincent Trintignant.

Son-in-law of Jean-Louis Trintignant and Nadine Trintignant.

He has written a new play, with Jean-Louis Trintignant in one of the principal roles. (जुलाई 2004)