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- Jean Reno was born Juan Moreno y Herrera-Jiménez in Casablanca, Morocco, to Spanish parents (from Andalucía) who moved to North Africa to seek work. His father was a linotypist. Reno settled in France at 17. He began studying drama and has credits in French television and theater as well as films. His first two marriages both ended in divorce, and he had two children with each of them. He keeps homes in Paris and Los Angeles.
- Morjana Alaoui (born November 30, 1982) is a Moroccan-French actress. She appeared in Marock (2005) and Pascal Laugier's horror film Martyrs (2008).
Alaoui spent her early life in the Arfa neighborhood of Casablanca, Morocco, and studied at the Casablanca American School. At 18, Alaoui moved to Paris, France, where she studied at the American University of Paris. While attending the university, she met director Laila Marrakchi, who offered her a role in the film Marock (2005). Marock was critically acclaimed and provided Alaoui national fame. In 2007, she began filming Martyrs, for which she is also known. In 2016 Alaoui starred in psychological thriller Broken directed by Shaun Robert Smith - Actress
- Soundtrack
Sofia Essaïdi was born on 6 August 1984 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is an actress, known for Aïcha (2008), Overdose (2022) and Mea culpa (2014).- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Gad was born in Morocco in April 1971. His father was a mime. He was a student at Georges Bizet school and Lycée Lyautey in Casablanca but didn't like school much. In 1988, Gad left Casablanca to go to Montreal. He stayed there for 4 years, during which he was a political science student for one year, worked on radio, wrote humorous stories and played them in night clubs.
In 1992, he came to Paris and took Le Cours Florent course where he has, among others, Isabelle Nanty as a teacher. He wrote a one-man show named 'Décalages' which told a lot about his experiences in Montreal and Paris in 1996. Three years later, he presented his second one-man show named 'La Vie Normale', again staged by Isabelle Nanty. Gad was revealed as a humorist but is also a great actor who starred in various French movies. Gad lived with French actress Anne Brochet and has a son, Noé. One of his best friends in business is Jamel Debbouze.- Zineb Triki was born in 1980 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is an actress, known for The Bureau (2015), Vortex (2022) and Homeland (2011).
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Pedro Casablanc was born on 17 April 1963 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is an actor and director, known for Policías, en el corazón de la calle (2000), Sacrilegio (2023) and B (2015).- Monique Vermont was born on 17 April 1950 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is an actress, known for The Music Man (1962), Don't Call Me Charlie (1962) and Wagon Train (1957). She was previously married to Henry Frantz.
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- Actor
- Special Effects
Stef Nico is a French American actor known for Grey's Anatomy, New Girl and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Stef has doubled some of the biggest names in Hollywood and is also an accomplished award winning dancer and a special effects creature maker. Born in Morocco and raised in France, Stef is bilingual in English and French.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Ghali Benslimane is a film director and writer. He discovered his passion for filmmaking at the age of 13. After making several experimental film projects for his school, at the age of 17, he directed his first short film, "Miraji", marking the beginning of his filmmaking career. Ghali is preparing to direct a new short film before the end of 2024.- Mourad Zaoui was born on 23 April 1980 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is an actor, known for The Physician (2013), Kandisha (2008) and The Gospel of Luke (2015).
- Actress
- Producer
- Script and Continuity Department
Made in Morocco, and shaped by unquenchable wanderlust, Nawal is a multi-hyphenate actress/producer/acting studio director/teacher/coach, etc. by day (and night, really) and a multi-charity group member/philanthropist/traveler at heart. She credits her formidable mother with her nurtured altruistic penchant, and her extraordinarily inspiring and diverse tribes with the unceasing opportunities to lock arms and make a positive impact.
Nawal left Casablanca after high school to spend a year in Paris, Madrid and Barcelona, then moved to San Diego to do her pre-medical studies at the University of California San Diego, where she double-majored in Animal Physiology/Neuroscience and French Literature. There, she got very involved with several non-profit medical organizations such as Medicine for Humanity and The Flying Samaritans and worked on the field as well as behind the scenes in fundraising. Because she is fluent in 5 languages, she also pursued a career in multimedia adapting software to foreign markets, and worked full time while in school.
During her last year at UCSD, she took a couple of acting classes as electives and caught the bug instantly. Even though socially conscious, she decided not to pursue a career in medicine but rather acting which has proved to be a stronger passion.- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Laïla Marrakchi was born on 10 December 1975 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is a director and writer, known for Marock (2005), Rock the Casbah (2013) and Deux cents dirhams (2002). She is married to Alexandre Aja.- Actor
- Director
- Additional Crew
Arié Elmaleh was born on 7 January 1975 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is an actor and director, known for L'école pour tous (2006), Molière (2007) and Persepolis (2007).- Producer
- Actor
Victor Drai was born on 25 July 1947 in Casablanca, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. He is a producer and actor, known for Weekend at Bernie's II (1993), Weekend at Bernie's (1989) and The Man with One Red Shoe (1985). He has been married to Loryn Locklin since 1990. They have one child. He was previously married to Kelly LeBrock.- Noureddine Farihi was born on 18 May 1957 in Casablanca, Morocco. He was an actor, known for The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023), Thuis (1995) and Thuis extra (2004). He died on 19 October 2022 in Belgium.
- Ben Affan was born in Casablanca, Morocco. He is an actor, known for Beirut (2018), Damascus Cover (2017) and 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016).
- Actor
- Composer
- Writer
Alain Souchon was born on 27 May 1944 in Casablanca, French Protectorate of Morocco [now Morocco]. He is an actor and composer, known for One Deadly Summer (1983), Same Old Song (1997) and I Love You All (1980).- Actor
Chouaib Zaarir, born in Casablanca, Morocco, began studying acting at the Casablanca Conservatory after high school. After three years of training there, he continued his studies at (ISADAC) the National Acting Institute of Morocco in Rabat, where he discovered a passion for drama writing. This discovery motivated him to pursue acting, film directing, and screenwriting. Chouaib then moved to Los Angeles, where he refined his skills at Los Angeles City College within the city's dynamic arts community.- Director
- Writer
- Art Director
Alberto Negrin was born on 2 January 1940 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is a director and writer, known for Perlasca: Un eroe italiano (2002), Secret of the Sahara (1988) and Volontari per destinazione ignota (1979).- Writer
- Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Kamal Lazraq was born in 1984 in Casablanca, Morocco. Kamal is a writer and director, known for Hounds (2023), The Man with a Dog (2014) and Drari (2011).- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Actor
In 1978, on graduating from the University of Paris, Samuel Hadida founded Metropolitan Filmexport through which he has distributed over 100 films in France and French-speaking territories including David Fincher's Se7en (1995), the number one box-office hit in France in 1996. In 1990, Hadida set up Davis Films to produce genuinely international projects such as Tony Scott's True Romance (1993), written by Quentin Tarantino (whose debut feature Reservoir Dogs he had distributed in France), and Roger Avary's Killing Zoe (1993).
Other films produced by Hadida include Sheldon Lettich's Only the Strong (1993), Christophe Gans' Crying Freeman (1995) and the co-directed H. P. Lovecraft's _Necronomicon (1994)_, Steve Barron's The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996), Matthew Bright's Freeway (1996), Gabriele Salvatores' Nirvana (1997) and Michael Haussman's _Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest (1996)_. Hadida recently produced the epic fantasy blockbuster _Pacte des Loups, Le (2001)_ (Brotherhood of the Wolf), directed by Christophe Gans, a box-office hit in France, and Resident Evil (2002).- Actress
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Marion Game was born on 31 July 1938 in Casablanca, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. She was an actress, known for Au théâtre ce soir (1966), Commissaire Moulin (1976) and La route fleurie (1981). She was married to Philippe Ledieu. She died on 23 March 2023 in Clamart, Hauts-de-Seine, France.- Bob Zagury was born on 6 August 1930 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is a producer, known for Two Weeks in September (1967), M comme Mathieu (1971) and Trop petit mon ami (1970).
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Robert Alazraki was born on 6 September 1944 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is a cinematographer, known for The She-Wolf (2019), The Green Planet (1996) and Qu'est-ce qui fait courir David? (1982).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Bernard Montiel was born on 19 April 1957 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is an actor, known for And Now Ladies & Gentlemen (2002), Twilight of Shadows (2014) and Urban Myth Chillers (2003).- Additional Crew
- Producer
Jean-Louis Rodrigue began his actor training in 1969 with Herbert Berghof at the HB Studio in New York. Subsequently, William Ball awarded Rodrigue a full scholarship to study in the Advanced Training Program at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. During his training and performing at ACT, Rodrigue discovered the Alexander Technique. He spent three more years training as an Alexander teacher with Frank Ottiwell and Giora Pinkas at the American Center for the Alexander Technique. He also trained with F.M. Alexander's first generation of master teachers including Patrick Macdonald, Marjorie Barstow, and Walter Carrington. Rodrigue has taught the Alexander Technique for the past forty-two years. His unique approach to movement education and to improving the levels of performance, has brought international recognition. In the musical world, he has taught for the Verbier Festival and Academy, a music and theater festival in the Swiss Alps and the UCLA Department of Music. He founded the Alexander program for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute and taught the young musicians and conductors for six years. In theatre he has collaborated with Larry Moss and Pamela Gien on the vocal and movement aspects in the Obie Award winning play "The Syringa Tree" at Playhouse 91 in New York and the current national tour. Rodrigue prepared actor Bo Eason in his one man play "Runt of the Litter" at the MCC Theater in New York, also directed by Moss. He has coached actors working at the Pasadena Playhouse, Mark Taper Forum, the Geffen Playhouse, and on Broadway, as well as the artists of the Cirque du Soleil on improving their performance and preventing injuries. He teaches regularly for the Larry Moss Studio, the UCLA Department of Theater and the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. His unique style of movement training and choreography can be seen in many films, including "Human Nature" (2001) with Patricia Arquette, "Passion Fish" (1992) with Mary MacDonnell, "The Affair of the Necklace" (2001) with Hilary Swank, "The Cat's Meow" (2001) with Kirsten Dunst, "The Time Machine" (2002), "Seabiscuit" with Elizabeth Banks. He has worked with many actors including Helena Bonham Carter, Juliette Binoche, Hilary Swank, Keanu Reeves, Tate Donovan, Julia Sweeney, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Baker, Joely Richardson, Sally Kellerman and Courtney Thorne-Smith.
Rodrigue is considered a Senior Teacher of the Alexander Technique. He is a founder and a faculty member of the Alexander Training Institute of Los Angeles, a teacher training program. He is a certified Teacher and an active member of the American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT). Rodrigue is on the advisory board of the Center for Integrative Health, Medicine and Research.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Actor
Ali was born and grew up in Casablanca, Morocco... After completing his High School Studies (French Baccalaureat) at "Lycée Lyautey" in Casablanca, he moved to Paris, France. He first started studying Computer Sciences & Electronics at University Pierre & Marie Curie in Paris in 1990 then radically changed direction to start Film Direction Studies at ESRA Film School in Paris . In 1996, Ali started working in the film industry, with his very first "paid job" as a "video assistant" on Martin Scorsese's Kundun, before starting a professional career as a Second Assistant Director on many US/Hollywood Features such as: The Mummy, Gladiator, The Four Feathers, Spy Game, Black Hawk Down, Alexander, Munich... In February 2001, Ali joined and became an Active Member of the French Association of Assistant Directors (AFAR)... Since 2004, Ali has been working exclusively as a First Assistant Director on a large variety of French, European, US and International projects... Perfectly trilingual (English / French / Arabic), is accustomed to working in different environments and cultures and has gained, over the years, extensive location experience in more than 25 countries around the world... Ali is a proud Member of the "Directors Guild of America" (DGA) and the Vice-President of the "French Association of Assistant Directors" (AFAR).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Alexandre Ottoveggio is a name that has been making waves in the film industry for his exceptional skills As a director, actor, writer, and producer. Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Alexandre began his journey in filmmaking As an actor and has since then made a name for himself in the industry Alexandre is known for his outstanding performance in the film "Larbi or the fate of a football player" For his portrayal of the French boxer Marcel Cerdan. He has also appeared in several notable films And TV shows across North Africa, Europe, and the USA. In addition to acting, he has also worked As a stunt performer on Hollywood films such as "Inception," "Contagion," "Ben Hur 2010," "Un balcon sur la mer," "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," "Road to Kabul," And many others. In 2012, Alexandre made his directorial Debut with a series of short films Including "On the road to you," "Paradise River," "When it is not your time," "Alien Activity," "Another day on Earth." These films were shot In both the United States And Europe and showcased his exceptional skills as a filmmaker. Alexandre s talent and dedication to his craft have earned him recognition from both Audiences And critics alike. His work has been praised For its unique storytelling style, attention to Detail, and ability To capture the essence of human emotions. As he continues to make strides in the industry, Alexandre Ottoveggio is undoubtedly A filmmaker to watch out for. With his exceptional talent and passion for filmmaking He is sure to leave an indelible mark on the industry for years to come. Alexandre Ottoveggio have been nominated multi time Awards winning as an actor , film director and screenwriter- Joëlle Guigui was born on 21 May 1956 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is an actress, known for The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003), The Wall (1983) and Les amours des années grises (1981).
- Fatima ezzahra El Jaouhari was born on 6 June 1986 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is an actress and writer, known for Queen of the Desert (2015), Aazaan (2011) and Inwi V.I.P (2019).
- Omar Lotfi was born on 8 November 1983 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is an actor, known for Casanegra (2008), Life Zone and Mirages (2010).
- Raymonde Abecassis was born in 1943 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is an actress, known for Ha-Mangalistim (2003), Florentine (1997) and Until Tomorrow Comes (2004).
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Meir Suissa was born on 16 November 1955 in Casablanca, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. He is an actor, known for Honeymood (2020), Shabatot VeHagim (2000) and Berlin Blues (2024).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Ramón Carlos Mirón Bravo, known as Charly Bravo (1943-2020) was a Spanish film actor known for his supporting roles in more than 200 films, many of them Westerns, in addition to films such as George Millius' Conan the Barbarian alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, El Lute: Camina o Revienta from Vicente Aranda or Laberinto de Pasiones from Pedro Almovodar.- Actor
- Stunts
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Emilio Messina was born on 24 February 1936 in Casablanca, Morocco. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Orca (1977), SuperSeven Calling Cairo (1965) and Even Angels Eat Beans (1973). He died on 21 April 2007 in Venice, Florida, USA.- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Michele Ohayon is an award winning director, writer and producer. Born in Casablanca and raised in Israel, Michele graduated from Tel Aviv University (Film & Television), after serving in the army. Her critically acclaimed feature documentaries include: It was a Wonderful Life (1987, narrated by Jodie Foster) (PBS), Colors Straight Up (1997) (Nominated for an Academy Award, Directors Guild of America, Spirit awards and won 13 National awards), Cowboy del Amor (2005) (winner SXSW both jury and audience award), Steal a Pencil for Me, (2007), produced with Netflix. Winner Jerusalem Film Festival, S.OS./State of Security (2010) (Berlin film festival) and Solar Roadways, (Tribeca film festival). In 1984, she received the Israeli Best Film Award for 'Pressure', one of the first dramatic films on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In 1987, she moved to Los Angeles, where she went on to direct many acclaimed documentary features.
In 2013 Ohayon made the Academy of Motion Pictures tribute film for Angelina Jolie, narrated by Morgan Freeman, and for Jolie's Governor's academy award for her humanitarian work, and in 2014 tribute film for Jean Claude Carriere, Academy Award, narrated by Jeremy Irons, with Irons, Richard Gere, Natalie Porman, Juliet Binoche and Isabelle Huppert. Michele has also moderated the first TV summit for the Berlin Film Festival 2014, followed by "Hollywood Inside and Out" at the Sarajevo film festival 2014, and served on juries of various festivals, including Berlin and Sarajevo.
Michele is the CEO and Co-Founded the Kavana Entertainment based in Los Angeles with a mission to bridge between Hollywood and Europe, and offer seminars, lectures and consulting for filmmakers around the world. Michele is also a fiction film writer with numerous screenplays developed by major studios such as MGM, Focus Films and Starz cable. She has been a guest speaker/lecturer at various schools and colleges, including UCLA, AFI, USC, UVA, Georgetown, Wesleyan, Stanford, Chapman, Kenyon and more. For her body of work, Michele received the 1996 and the 1998 Artist's Grant from the Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department and was recognized for her fiction writing in the Chesterfield Writing Competition 2000. Michele is one of the founders of Cinewomen. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures where she serves on the International committee, foreign film committee and the educational/grants committee. She is also a member of the WGA, PGA and IDA.- Writer
- Actor
- Producer
Simon Michaël was born on 1 May 1950 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is a writer and actor, known for True Lies (1994), Ma petite entreprise (1999) and Empire of the Wolves (2005).- Actor
- Music Department
- Additional Crew
Sady Rebbot was born on 27 April 1935 in Casablanca, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. He was an actor, known for Vivre sa vie (1962), Le théâtre de la jeunesse (1960) and Don Quijote von der Mancha (1965). He died on 12 October 1994 in Paris, France.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Leila Kilani was born in 1970 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is a director and writer, known for On the Edge (2011), Indivision (2023) and Nos lieux interdits (2008).- Actor
- Additional Crew
Jacques Monod was born on 21 August 1918 in Casablanca, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]. He was an actor, known for The Tenant (1976), The 400 Blows (1959) and Coplan prend des risques (1964). He died on 25 December 1985 in Paris, France.- Evelin Hagoel was born on 27 January 1961 in Casablanca, Morocco. She is an actress, known for My Lovely Sister (2011), Shiva (2008) and Golden Voices (2019).
- Additional Crew
- Director
- Writer
Édouard Lock, the choreographer and founder of La La La Human Steps, began his dancing career at the age of 19. From 1975 to 1979, he choreographed several pieces for dance companies around Montreal, such as the Groupe de la Place Royale, the Groupe Nouvelle Aire and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. In 1980, he founded his own dance company, the Lock Danseurs, which later became La La La Human Steps. That same year, he choreographed Lily Marlène dans la jungle (1980), a work presented at The Kitchen, a space in New York renowned then for hosting contemporary dance. In the early eighties, Lock choreographed two more pieces, Oranges (1981) and Businessman in the Process of Becoming an Angel (1983). The latter won dancer Louise Lecavalier, Lock's long-time collaborator, a Bessie Award in New York. The company's reputation grew rapidly with Lock also winning a Bessie Award in 1986 for Human Sex, a work created in 1985. New Demons (1987) opened the second Festival de nouvelle danse de Montréal and propelled the company into a world tour that lasted two years. Édouard Lock has also worked with several figures in the world of music. He created a choreographed event with David Bowie and Louise Lecavalier as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Institute of Contemporary Arts, filmed by video artist Nam June Paik, then continued his collaboration with Bowie in 1990 as creator and art director of his Sound + Vision world tour. In 1992. he worked with Frank Zappa on the performance of Yellow Shark, alongside the Ensemble Modern, the Frankfurt Alte Oper, the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Konzerthaus. Among his many honours, Lock was appointed Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Québec in 2001. That same year, he won a National Arts Centre Award in the field of dance as part of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards for Salt/Exaucé. He was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2002.- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Eric Magnan was born on 11 December 1967 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is a director and writer, known for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), Aerospace (2017) and Patrouille de France (2013).- Additional Crew
- Stunts
- Assistant
Hamza Rabii was born on 9 September 1999 in Casablanca, Morocco. Hamza is known for Tin Soldier (2024), Air Force One Down (2024) and Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024).- Producer
- Actor
- Writer
Arthur was born on 10 March 1966 in Casablanca, Morocco. He is a producer and actor, known for La fureur du samedi (1996), La Mini Fureur (1996) and Les enfants de la télé (1994). He was previously married to Estelle Lefébure.- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Mohcine Nadifi was born in Casablanca on September 23, 1988. He started as an actor at the age of twelve and actively pursue his dream of finding work as an actor in foreign feature films before to go also behind the camera with his first short film shot in 2008, he decided by then to study film production in Montreal. he's known for Tentations (2008), L'esclave Du Mâle (2013), a Film made by everybody (2013) as a director and for Mogadiscio, destination terreur (2008) as an actor.- Writer
- Director
- Cinematographer
Born in Casablanca and raised in Rabat, Nadir Bouhmouch is a Moroccan filmmaker, human rights activist and feminist. In 2011, Nadir became an active member of the Moroccan pro-democracy 'February 20th movement' which has been responsible for widespread protests, the redrafting of the Moroccan constitution and the displacement of the former Moroccan government.
He is also the co-founder of the Guerrilla Cinema movement, and is particularly interested in campaigning against filmmaking regulations in Morocco which he sees as a constraint on freedom of expression. Nadir directed, produced and wrote "My Makhzen & Me" (2011). Being the first film to cover a Moroccan oppositional movement, it would become a landmark in Moroccan cinema.
"My Makhzen and Me" was released online as a non profit work to expose the February 20th Movement, and has gained international attention as a result. The film premiered on February 20th 2012, the one year anniversary of the protests in Morocco. On its release date, the documentary was projected in 16 different cities in 5 countries.
Nadir was hailed as the 'bete noire of Moroccan directors' by SlateAfrique Magazine, as his film, directly addressed the oppressive methodology of the Makhzen against the people, revealing issues that no other Moroccan filmmaker dared to touch. He has just recently released his first feature documentary, 475 which exposes the Amina Filali affair- the suicide of a 16 year old Moroccan girl who was allegedly forced to marry her rapist. The film won the Jury award for 2013 'Best Social Activism' from Deutsche Welle and Reporters Without Borders' "The Bobs" awards.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
René Verzier was born in 1934 in Casablanca, French Morocco [now Morocco]. He was a cinematographer, known for Toby McTeague (1985), The Morning Man (1986) and The Vindicator (1986). He died on 1 January 2024 in Granby, Quebec, Canada.- Rodolfo Licari was born on 2 October 1929 in Casablanca, Morocco. He was an actor, known for Kidnap in Rome (1976) and Caligula's Slaves (1984). He died on 14 April 1994 in Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy.
- Daniel Martin was born on 1 December 1951 in Casablanca, Morocco. He was an actor, known for Three Colors: Blue (1993), Le Dîner de Cons (1998) and Rebellion (2011). He died on 7 March 2024 in Paris, France.