Boualem Benani

Birthday: 1946-01-01
Birthplace: Hussein Dey, Algiers
Gender: Male
Owned By: Unowned

Boualem Benani is an Algerian actor born in Hussein-Dey, Algiers, in 1946.

He discovered theatre in a holiday center that was animated by professionals like Kaki, Alloua, Hassan El-Hassani and Mohamed Boudia.

Awestruck, he decided to make it his vocation. He perfected his formation by enrolling in the Dramatic Art School of Bordj el Kiffan, which had just opened. After his national service, he was recruited by the Algerian National Theatre (TNA) and became a professional comedian. He was revealed by the film Omar Gatlato (1976) where he has the main role. He also starred in Le Vent du sud (1975) and Les Enfants du vent (1980).

Credits

Year Title Character
2007-04-25 Morituri Director of police
1993-01-01 Amour Interdit
1991-06-05 Cheb Le capitaine
1976-07-15 Omar Gatlato Omar Gatlato
1975-01-02 Wind from the South