Saïd Taghmaoui
Biography
Saïd Taghmaoui is a French actor and screenwriter of Moroccan background. Born on July 19, 1973, he has appeared in various films, including the award-winning 1995 French film La Haine, directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. Taghmaoui has also been involved in English-language films, such as Three Kings and Traitor. He has a background in acting, with numerous credits to his name. Taghmaoui is known for his versatility in playing diverse roles, showcasing his range as an actor. His work has been recognized in various contexts, with La Haine being a notable example of his contributions to the film industry.
Career overview
Saïd Taghmaoui is a French actor of Moroccan background. He has appeared in a number of films, including the 1995 French film La Haine, which was directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. Taghmaoui has also appeared in English-language films, such as the 1999 film Three Kings, where he played the role of Captain 'My Main Man' Saïd, a U.S.-trained philosophical Iraqi interrogator.
Taghmaoui's film career has spanned multiple genres, including the 2008 thriller Traitor, where he played the role of Omar, a close associate of Don Cheadle's character, Samir. Taghmaoui has worked with various directors and actors throughout his career, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His ability to take on diverse roles has contributed to his success in the film industry.
Saïd Taghmaoui has appeared in a total of 66 known credits, with his acting career spanning over three decades. Born on July 19, 1973, in Villepinte, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, Taghmaoui has established himself as a talented and accomplished actor in the film industry.
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- Kraken (2026) as Bachir
- Tin Soldier (2025) as Shinja Atlas
- The Killer (2024) as Prince Majeb Bin Faheem
- The Family Plan (2023) as Augie
- The Forgiven (2022) as Anouar
- Professionals (2020) as Tariq Basari
- All the Way Up (2020) as Nasser Berou
- Embattled (2020) as Claude
- John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) as The Elder
- At First Light (2018) as Cal
- Wonder Woman (2017) as Sameer
- Etta's Mission (2017) as Sameer
- Espionage Tonight (2017) as Iskandar Yasin
- The Infiltrator (2016) as Amjad Awan
- Money Man (2016)
- Ballers (2015) as Psychiatrist
- The Missing (2014) as Khalid Ziane
- American Hustle (2013) as Irv's Sheik Plant
- Touch (2012) as Guillermo Ortiz
- My Brother the Devil (2012) as Sayyid
- Il était une fois... « La Haine » (2012) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- Conan the Barbarian (2011) as Ela-Shan
- Stranded (2010) as Aroui
- An Unhealed Wound - The Harkis in the Algerian War (2010) as Narrator (voice)
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) as Breaker
- Linear (2009) as Cop/Biker
- Vantage Point (2008) as Suarez
- House of Saddam (2008) as Barzan Ibrahim
- Traitor (2008) as Omar
- one hour in hell (2008)
- Kandisha (2008) as Dakir Nesri
- Mogadischu (2008) as Captain Mahmud
- The Kite Runner (2007) as Farid
- Suspectes (2007) as Stan Lamérat
- Five Fingers (2006) as Dark Eyes
- O Jerusalem (2006) as Saïd Chahine
- Djihad! (2006) as Youssef
- Sleeper Cell (2005)
- Lost (2004) as Caesar
- Hidalgo (2004) as Prince Bin Al Reeh
- I ♥ Huckabees (2004) as Translator
- Spartan (2004) as Tariq Asani
- For Bread Alone (2004) as Young Mohamed Choukri
- The Good Thief (2003) as Paulo
- Crime Spree (2003) as Sami
- Break of Dawn (2002) as Werner
- Alive (2002) as The DJ Box
- Absolutely Fabulous (2001) as Manu
- Gamer (2001) as Tony
- Ali Zaoua: Prince of the Streets (2001) as Dib
- Tom Thumb (2001) as le chef de troupe
- Room to Rent (2001) as Ali
- Confession of a Dredger (2001) as Fabio
- The Slammer (2000) as L'innocent
- Nationale 7 (2000) as Rabah
- The West Wing (1999) as Umar Usef
- Three Kings (1999) as Captain Said
- Hideous Kinky (1999) as Bilal
- Before the Sunset (1999) as Alì Ben Sellam
- Last Minute Kasbah (1999) as Raschid
- The Garden of Eden (1998) as Aziz
- Heroines (1997) as JP
- La Haine (1995) as Saïd
- Brothers: Red Roulette (1995) as Paul
- J'aime beaucoup ce que vous faites (1995) as Maxime
- Putain de porte (1994)