Jamel Debbouze

French-Moroccan actor, comedian and director
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Jamel Debbouze is a French-Moroccan actor, comedian, screenwriter, film producer and director. Best known for his stand-up comedy sketches, he also worked with director Alain Chabat in several films and other notable French humourists such as Florence Foresti, Fred Testot and Gad Elmaleh. He has starred in a number of box-office successes, including Amélie, Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, Hollywoo and HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami. He is the founder of the Canal+ television show Jamel Comedy Club.

Date of Birth18th June 1975
Age49 Years
Zodiac SignGemini
CountryFrance
Current CityParis
Birth PlaceParis
ReligionIslam
NationalityFrance
CitizenshipFrance
SpousesMélissa Theuriau
Occupationcomedian, cabaret performer, radio personality, screenwriter, film actor, film director, film producer, manufacturer, television actor
Awards
  • Officer of Arts and Letters