Dhafer L'Abidine
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 29, 1972 in tunis, Tunisie
- Active Years
- 1992–2026 (35 Years)
- Total Credits
- 56 credits in database
Biography
Dhafer L'Abidine is a Tunisian actor and former professional soccer player born on February 29, 1972, in Tunis. After graduating from the Birmingham School of Acting, he began his career in the United Kingdom. His television credits include appearances in Sky One's Dream Team, BBC's Spooks, and ITV's The Bill. He also appeared in the films The Mark of Cain, where he played Omar Abdullah, and A Hologram for the King. L'Abidine gained fame in Tunisia for his role as Dali in the series Maktoub. His career expanded to include dramas across the Arab world, specifically in Egypt, the UAE, and Lebanon, with notable projects including Taht Al Saytara, Prince of Poets, and Arous Beirut.
Career overview
Dhafer L'Abidine is a Tunisian actor and former professional soccer player. Born in Tunis on February 29, 1972, he pursued his acting career in the United Kingdom following his graduation from the Birmingham School of Acting. His early television credits in the UK include appearances on Sky One's Dream Team, the BBC series Spooks, and the ITV program The Bill. His film work includes the role of Omar Abdullah in The Mark of Cain and a performance in the film A Hologram for the King.
L'Abidine achieved significant fame in Tunisia through his portrayal of the character Dali in the series Maktoub. Following this success, he expanded his career across the Arab world, participating in various dramas produced in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Lebanon. His notable projects in these regions include the series Taht Al Saytara, Prince of Poets, and Arous Beirut. Throughout his professional career, he has accumulated 49 known acting credits. He is also recognized under the names Dhafer El Abidine, Dhaffer Labidine, and the Arabic script ظافر العابدين.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
56 titles- Maybe (2026)
- Palestine 36 (2025) as Amir
- Sophia (2025)
- Sophia (2025) Director
- Sophia (2025) Producer
- Snakes and Ladders: Child's Play (2025)
- A Nose and Three Eyes (2024)
- To My Son (2023)
- To My Son (2023) Director
- To My Son (2023) Writer
- Tomorrow (2022) as Habib
- Tomorrow (2022) Producer
- Tomorrow (2022) Writer
- Tomorrow (2022) Director
- The Spider (2022) as Adam Gubran's
- The Eddy (2020)
- The Masked Singer Arabia (2020)
- Blood Line (2020) as Nader
- Bride of Beirut (2019) as Fares Al-Daher
- Drop Dead Diva (2018)
- Eugenie Nights (2018)
- Haza El-Masa' (2017)
- Halawet El-Donia (2017) as Sleim
- Caramel (2017) as Raja
- Habbet Caramel (2017) as رجا
- Saturday Night Live Arabia (2016)
- Abu Shanab (2016) as حسن أبو دقن
- The Exit (2016) as المقدم عمر فاروق
- A Hologram for the King (2016) as Hasan
- Under Control (2015) as Hatem
- أريد رجلًا (2015) as Khaled
- Whose empire (2014)
- Bad Timing (2014) as سميح
- Bad Timing (2014)
- Transporter: The Series (2013) as Olivier Dassin
- Friendly Fire (2013)
- Vertigo (2012)
- Black Forest (2012) as Saxon
- Fausse Note (2012)
- Kingdom of Dust (2011) as Shakir
- Sex and the City 2 (2010) as Mahmud
- Centurion (2010) as Arm Wrestling Opponent
- Late December (2010)
- Memory in the Flesh (2010) as Ziad
- Buried Secrets (2009) as Ali
- 31 North 62 East (2009) as Thierry Leroy
- Tunis 2025 (2009)
- Fated (2008)
- Benidorm (2007) as Mohammed
- The Mark of Cain (2007) as Abdullah Omar
- Children of Men (2006) as Dhafer
- The Stone Merchant (2006) as 1st Egyptian (as Dhaffer Labidine)
- Forget Me Not (2006) as Son
- Spooks (2002) as Sharaf
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Roman Cassell
- Kundalini
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dhafer L'Abidine best known for?
Dhafer L'Abidine is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maybe (2026), Palestine 36 (2025), Tomorrow (2022), Tomorrow (2022).
When and where was Dhafer L'Abidine born?
Dhafer L'Abidine was born on February 29, 1972 in tunis, Tunisie.
How many credits does Dhafer L'Abidine have?
Dhafer L'Abidine has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2026.
What is Dhafer L'Abidine's background in cinema and television?
Dhafer L'Abidine is a Tunisian actor and former professional soccer player born on February 29, 1972, in Tunis. After graduating from the Birmingham School of Acting, he began his career in the United Kingdom. His television credits include appearances in Sky One's Dream Team, BBC's Spooks, and ITV's The Bill. He also ...
Dhafer L'Abidine by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Maybe (2026) — aged about 54
- Palestine 36 (2025) as Amir — aged about 53
- Spooks (2002) as Sharaf — aged about 30
- Children of Men (2006) as Dhafer — aged about 34
- Benidorm (2007) as Mohammed — aged about 35
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Roman Cassell — aged about 20
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