Jamel Debbouze
Jamel Debbouze | |
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Debbouze in 2016 | |
| Born | 18 June 1975 Paris, France |
| Nationality | Moroccan, French |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, screenwriter, film producer, director |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www.jameldebbouze.fr |
Jamel Debbouze (French pronunciation: [dʒamɛl dəbuz]; Arabic: جمال دبوز, romanized: Jamāl Dabūz; born 18 June 1975) is a Moroccan-French 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 comedians 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.