Aïssa Maïga
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 25, 1975 in Dakar, Senegal
- Age
- 51
- Active Years
- 1976–2026 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 86 credits in database
Biography
Aïssa Maïga is a Senegal-born French actress, director, writer, producer, and activist. Born in Dakar, Senegal, in 1975, she moved to France with her family at the age of four. She discovered her interest in acting while attending middle school. Throughout her career, Maïga has collaborated with notable directors including Michael Haneke, Abderrahmane Sissako, and Michel Gondry. She also appeared in the directorial debut of Chiwetel Ejiofor. Her personal background includes a Senegalese-Gambian mother and a Malian father, Mohamed Maïga, who was a journalist. Maïga maintains a significant professional portfolio with 84 known credits listed in film databases. She continues to work in the industry as a multifaceted creative professional.
Career overview
Aïssa Maïga is a Senegal-born French actress, director, writer, producer, and activist. Born in Dakar, Senegal, in 1975, she moved to France with her family at the age of four. She discovered her interest in acting while attending middle school. Throughout her career, Maïga has established herself as a versatile performer, working with notable auteurs including Michael Haneke, Abderrahmane Sissako, and Michel Gondry. Her professional portfolio includes a wide range of credits across film and television.
In addition to her collaborations with established directors, Maïga recently starred in the directorial debut of Chiwetel Ejiofor. Her background includes a diverse family history, as she is the daughter of a Senegalese-Gambian mother and a Malian father who worked as a journalist. Beyond her acting work, she maintains an active role in the industry as a producer and director, contributing to her reputation as a multifaceted figure in contemporary cinema. With a career spanning numerous projects, she continues to be recognized for her contributions to the French film industry and her ongoing work as an activist.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
86 titles- Promised Sky (2026) as Marie
- "Opération dragon", la révolution Bruce Lee (2026) as Voice & Commentary
- Un Château en Espagne (2026) as Audrey
- The Listening Tapes (2024) as Maria Schneider
- Le Marchand de sable (2023) as Félicité
- Impatientes (2023) as Dr Milleux
- Neneh Superstar (2023) as Martine
- Big Kids (2023) as Aude
- Cherchez la femme ! (2022) as (voice)
- The Fear Index (2022) as Marieme Sagnane
- Nô Feminist (2022) Screenplay
- Nô Feminist (2022) Director
- The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess (2022) as La conteuse (voice)
- Maria Schneider, 1983 (2022) as Maria Schneider
- Exterminate All the Brutes (2021)
- Neuf Meufs (2021) as Sylvia
- Regard Noir (2021) Director
- Regard Noir (2021) Writer
- Above Water (2021) Writer
- Above Water (2021) Director
- Nine Women (2021) as Sylvia
- Piquantes ! (2020) as Self - Guest
- He Even Has Your Eyes (2020) as Salimata Aloka
- Above the Sky (2020) as Marion
- Où sont les noirs ? (2020) as Self
- Neuf meufs - Le film (2020) as Sylvia
- Pygmalionnes (2020) as Self - Actrice
- Pop féminisme : des militantes aux icônes pop (2020) as Narrator
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) as Agnes Kamkwamba
- Brother (2019) as Claude
- Le rêve français (2018) as Doris Trésor
- Taken Down (2018) as Abeni Bankole
- The Tower (2018) as Tante Hannan (voice)
- Corniche Kennedy (2017) as Awa
- He Even Has Your Eyes (2017) as Salimata 'Sali' Aloka
- The African Doctor (2016) as Anne Zantoko
- Love Is Dead (2016) as Léane Marciano, conseillère conjugale
- The Eiffel Tower Mystery (2015) as Henriette
- Anything for Alice (2014) as Alice
- Mood Indigo (2013) as Alise
- Deadly Summer (2013) as Julie
- Today (2013) as Nella
- Aya of Yop City (2013) as Aya
- HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012) as Clarisse Iris
- Toussaint Louverture (2012) as Suzanne
- Toussaint Louverture (2012) as Suzanne
- One Man's Show (2012) as Elisa
- Mystery in Paris (2011) as Henriette
- Pas de toit sans moi (2011) as Ashanti
- Le temps de la kermesse est terminé (2010) as Martina
- The Counsel (2010) as Eve
- Together Is Too Much (2010) as Clémentine
- Diamond 13 (2009) as Farida
- Quand la ville mord (2009) as Sara
- L'Aide Au Retour (2009) as La fonctionnaire
- Sex, Okra & Salted Butter (2008) as Amina
- Crossfire (2008) as Kathia
- Black and White (2008) as Nadine
- Bamako (2007) as Melé
- The Age of Man (2007) as Tina
- Paris Je T'aime (2006) as Sophie (segment "Place des Fetes")
- I Do (2006) as Kirsten Hansen, l'assistante de la directrice
- Don't Worry, I'm Fine (2006) as Léa
- Une famille parfaite (2006) as Martha
- Caché (2005) as Chantal
- Russian Dolls (2005) as Kassia
- One Stays, the Other Leaves (2005) as Farida
- Par accident (2004) as Constance
- The Bathers (2003) as Rita's sister
- Don't Worry, Be Happy (2003) as Anna
- My Children Are Different (2003) as Myriam
- Burger Quiz (2001) as Self
- Journey to Ouaga (2001) as Loutaya
- Code Unknown (2000) as Black Girl with Blonde Hair
- Lise and Andre (2000) as Esther
- Marie-Line (2000) as Malika
- Jonas and Lila, Til Tomorrow (1999) as Lila
- Lucy's Revenge (1998) as Lucy
- Les Cordier, juge et flic (1994) as Aline
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) as Dolly
- Juste après l'aube
- Les Saigneurs
- The Man Who Saved Paris as Desiree
- Le Bout du chemin
- Killing of a Nation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Aïssa Maïga best known for?
Aïssa Maïga is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Promised Sky (2026), The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019), He Even Has Your Eyes (2017), The African Doctor (2016).
When and where was Aïssa Maïga born?
Aïssa Maïga was born on May 25, 1975 in Dakar, Senegal.
How many credits does Aïssa Maïga have?
Aïssa Maïga has 86 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1976 and 2026.
What is Aïssa Maïga's background in cinema and television?
Aïssa Maïga is a Senegal-born French actress, director, writer, producer, and activist. Born in Dakar, Senegal, in 1975, she moved to France with her family at the age of four. She discovered her interest in acting while attending middle school. Throughout her career, Maïga has collaborated with notable directors inclu...
Aïssa Maïga by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) as Agnes Kamkwamba — aged about 44
- Burger Quiz (2001) as Self — aged about 26
- Don't Worry, I'm Fine (2006) as Léa — aged about 31
- Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) as Dolly — aged about 1
- Caché (2005) as Chantal — aged about 30
- The African Doctor (2016) as Anne Zantoko — aged about 41
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