Samy Gharbi was born on October 16, 1985, in Paris, France. From a young age, he was passionate about cinema and martial arts, aspiring to make them his career. At 18, he was noticed by actor and choreographer Cyril Rafaelli, leading to his first steps in cinema in 2005 as a stunt double for Jamel Debbouze in Luc Besson's film "Angel-A." He continued to work as a stunt double in various productions, including "District 13: Ultimatum" by Patrick Alessandrin. Transitioning into acting, Gharbi has become known for his roles in French television and film.