Madeleine Sami

Madeleine Sami

45 · Born: May 10, 1980

Personal Details

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BornMay 10, 1980 Auckland, New Zealand

Biography

Madeleine has worn multiple hats in the film industry, showcasing her versatility and talent. She has written, directed, and starred in the upcoming movie 'The Breaker Upperers', a production of Piki Films, founded by renowned director Taika Waititi. This dark comedy follows two women who make a living breaking up unhappy couples, highlighting Madeleine's ability to tackle complex and intriguing storylines.

In addition to her work on 'The Breaker Upperers', Madeleine has also created, co-written, and starred in two seasons of the critically acclaimed New Zealand comedy series 'Super City'. This show, which was piloted by the US network ABC, features Madeleine in a starring role, demonstrating her range and adaptability.

Furthermore, Madeleine has directed two seasons of the hit sketch comedy show 'Funny Girls', which was named the top NZ TV show of 2016 by The Spin Off. This impressive achievement showcases her skill and creativity behind the camera.

As an actor, Madeleine has appeared in a variety of films and television shows. Some of her notable roles include 'Sione's Wedding' and 'Sione's Wedding Two', Taika Waititi's 'Eagle vs Shark' and 'What We Do in The Shadows', and the western 'Slow West'. She has also accumulated numerous television acting credits, including 'Outrageous Fortune', 'The Jaquie Brown Diaries', and Jane Campion's series, 'Top of the Lake'.

Career

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2025
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2023
Deadloch
Deadloch as Eddie Redcliffe
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2020
Baby Done
Baby Done as Hospital Midwife
{"id":138011,"title":"Come to Daddy","year":"2019","character":"Gladys","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/come-to-daddy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5f83k4mgj9e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5f83k4mgj9e0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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2018
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2015
Slow West
Slow West as Marimacho
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2014
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2013
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2012
{"id":3110,"title":"Boy","year":"2010","character":"Beat It Gang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5oghtr50kvi0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5oghtr50kvi0.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Boy
Boy as Beat It Gang
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2009
Under the Mountain
Under the Mountain as Constable Wood
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2008
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2007
Eagle vs Shark
Eagle vs Shark as Burger Girl Customer
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2006
{"id":52484,"title":"Perfect Strangers","year":"2003","character":"Andrea","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/perfect-strangers-2003","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52484.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52484.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
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2020
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2018
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2018
The Breaker Upperers
The Breaker Upperers as Director, Writer