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Ahmed Benaissa

Acting Born Mar 2, 1944 Died May 20, 2022 Tlemcen, Algeria 33 credits
33
Total Credits
1965–2026
62 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

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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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Arab
HabibSons of Ramses
PapichaWlad Lahlal
Close Enemies
Ismael's Ghosts
My Revolution
Gates of the SunParfums d'Alger
Krim BelkacemMista
Harraga BluesSotto Voce
Outside the LawThe Last Passenger
InlandMostefa Ben Boulaïd
MorituriArabian NightsDélice Paloma
Rome Rather Than You
Rumeur, etc.
Bab El Oued CityThe Female Demon
Le Clandestin
The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama
One Roof, One Family
Kahla wa Bayda
Leila and the Others
Les Enfants de Novembre
Étoile aux dents ou Poulou le magnifique
La Tragédie du Roi Christophe

Full Filmography

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
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  • 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....

Ahmed Benaissa by the numbers

33credits
32films
1TV series
1965–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Papicha (2019) as Hafid — aged about 75
  • The Arab (2026) as Haroun — aged about 82

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