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Abdel Qissi

Acting Born Jan 20, 1960 Oujda, Morocco. 7 credits
7
Total Credits
1990–2024
35 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Abdel Qissi is a Moroccan-Belgian actor and former professional boxer. Born on January 20, 1960, in Oujda, Morocco, he had eight recorded fights as a professional boxer in the early 1980s. Transitioning to acting, he made his film debut as the antagonist Attila in the 1990 movie Lionheart, starring opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme. His career in the entertainment industry includes six known acting credits according to available filmography data.

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Career

Career overview

Abdel Qissi is a Moroccan-Belgian actor and former professional boxer. Born in Oujda, Morocco, on January 20, 1960, he competed in the early 1980s with eight recorded boxing fights to his name before transitioning to a career in film and television.

As an actor, Qissi made his film debut playing the antagonist character Attila in the 1990 movie Lionheart, starring opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated a total of six known acting credits in movies and television shows.

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Known for

Film

The Order

as Big Arab
Film

The Quest

as Khan (Mongolian Fighter)
Film

Lionheart

as Attila

Frequent co-stars

Jean-Claude Van Damme 1 shared title
Roger Moore 1 shared title
James Remar 1 shared title
Jack McGee 1 shared title
Louis Mandylor 1 shared title
Ryan Cutrona 1 shared title
Ze'ev Revach 1 shared title
Janet Gunn 1 shared title
Aki Aleong 1 shared title
Shane Meier 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Last Kumite
MolossMoloss · Director
Denard: Anatomy of an Antihero
The Order
The Quest
Lionheart

Full Filmography

7 titles
  • The Last Kumite (2024) as Det. Dobrev
  • Moloss (2022)
  • Moloss (2022) Director
  • Denard: Anatomy of an Antihero (2021) as Malik
  • The Order (2001) as Big Arab
  • The Quest (1996) as Khan (Mongolian Fighter)
  • Lionheart (1990) as Attila

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Abdel Qissi best known for?

Abdel Qissi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Order (2001), The Quest (1996), Lionheart (1990).

When and where was Abdel Qissi born?

Abdel Qissi was born on January 20, 1960 in Oujda, Morocco..

How many credits does Abdel Qissi have?

Abdel Qissi has accumulated over 7 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2024.

What is Abdel Qissi's background in cinema and television?

Abdel Qissi is a Moroccan-Belgian actor and former professional boxer. Born on January 20, 1960, in Oujda, Morocco, he had eight recorded fights as a professional boxer in the early 1980s. Transitioning to acting, he made his film debut as the antagonist Attila in the 1990 movie Lionheart, starring opposite Jean-Claude...

Abdel Qissi by the numbers

7credits
7films
0TV series
1990–2024active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Lionheart (1990) as Attila — aged about 30
  • The Quest (1996) as Khan (Mongolian Fighter) — aged about 36
  • The Order (2001) as Big Arab — aged about 41

Full filmography (7) Born on January 20

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