Ahmed Benaissa
Biography
Ahmed Benaissa works in acting. Born March 2, 1944 in Tlemcen, Algeria. Died May 20, 2022. Archytele tracks 33 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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33 titles- The Arab (2026) as Haroun
- Habib (2023) as Habib's father
- Sons of Ramses (2023) as Younes
- Papicha (2019) as Hafid
- Wlad Lahlal (2019) as The father of Marzaq, Zino and Yahya
- Close Enemies (2018) as Raji, "godfather" of the estate
- Ismael's Ghosts (2017) as Farias
- My Revolution (2016) as Rida
- Gates of the Sun (2015) as Mohamed
- Parfums d'Alger (2015)
- Krim Belkacem (2014)
- Mista (2014)
- Harraga Blues (2013)
- Sotto Voce (2013)
- Outside the Law (2010) as Father
- The Last Passenger (2010)
- Inland (2008) as Lakhdar
- Mostefa Ben Boulaïd (2008)
- Morituri (2007) as Commissioner Dine
- Arabian Nights (2007) as Sheperd
- Délice Paloma (2007) as Monsieur Bellil
- Rome Rather Than You (2006) as Policeman
- Rumeur, etc. (2003)
- Bab El Oued City (1994) as The Imam
- The Female Demon (1994)
- Le Clandestin (1989) as The Sheriff
- The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama (1985)
- One Roof, One Family (1982)
- Kahla wa Bayda (1980) as Rago
- Leila and the Others (1977)
- Les Enfants de Novembre (1975)
- Étoile aux dents ou Poulou le magnifique (1971) as Jibé
- La Tragédie du Roi Christophe (1965) as Juan de Dios-Martial Besse
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ahmed Benaissa best known for?
Ahmed Benaissa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Arab (2026), Papicha (2019), Marie Curie (1977), A Case For Two (1981).
When and where was Ahmed Benaissa born?
Ahmed Benaissa was born on March 2, 1944 in Tlemcen, Algeria. They passed away on May 20, 2022.
How many credits does Ahmed Benaissa have?
Ahmed Benaissa has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2026.
What is Ahmed Benaissa's background in cinema and television?
Ahmed Benaïssa (in Arabic: أحمد بن عيسى), born March 2, 1944 in Algiers and died May 20, 2022 in Cannes, is a Franco-Algerian actor. As a child, Ahmed Benaïssa was fascinated by the religious festivals of Nédroma where he spent his summer holidays and at the age of 9, in Mazouna, he played in front of another kid's 9....
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