Meet the Top 5 Famous Moroccan Male Actors

Paul | November 28, 2023 | General, Morocco | No Comments

These individuals stand among the finest Moroccan screen actors globally. If you’re a Moroccan native with dreams of becoming an actor or actress, these figures should serve as inspirations for you to admire and emulate.

1. Gad Elmaleh

Gad Elmaleh, a Moroccan-Canadian stand-up comedian and actor was born on April 19th, 1971, honed his craft by studying drama at Cours Florent, guided by the renowned coach Isabelle Nanty. Commencing his career with one-man shows, he later expanded into the realms of television and cinema. Elmaleh has garnered several accolades, including the prestigious Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

2. Saad Lamjarred

Born on April 7, 1985, Saad Lamjarred is a versatile Moroccan artist, excelling as a singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, dancer, and record producer. His music video for “LM3ALLEM” has achieved remarkable popularity, amassing over 1 billion views on YouTube. Lamjarred’s YouTube channel boasts an impressive record of over 4 billion views and a subscriber count exceeding 14 million.

3. Michel Qissi

Michel Qissi, a Moroccan-Belgian actor, gained recognition for his role as Tong Po in the widely acclaimed 1989 American martial arts film, Kickboxer. Proficient in boxing, Shōtōkan Karate, kickboxing, and Muay Thai, Qissi is notable for his association with Jean-Claude van Damme, a friendship that dates back to their early years.

4. Abdel Qissi

Abdel Qissi (born 20 January 1960) is a Moroccan–Belgian actor and former boxer with eight recorded fights in the early 1980s. Michel Qissi, an actor of Moroccan-Belgian descent, rose to prominence for his portrayal of Tong Po in the highly praised 1989 American martial arts film, Kickboxer. With expertise in boxing, Shōtōkan Karate, kickboxing, and Muay Thai, Qissi is particularly recognized for his long-standing friendship and association with Jean-Claude van Damme, a connection that traces back to their formative years.

5. Assaad Bouab

Assaad Bouab (born July 31, 1980) is a Moroccan / French actor whose first co-starring role was in Whatever Lola Wants, directed by Nabil Ayouch and co-starring Laura Ramsey as Lola. The film premiered on 11 December 2007 at the Dubai International Film Festival. Bouab attended Cours Florent from 1999 to 2002, and graduated from CNSAD in Paris in 2006. He has had a regular role in the awarded and popular French television series Call My Agent!.