Saïd Taghmaoui facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Saïd Taghmaoui
سعيد التغماوي
Taghmaoui in Paris at the French premiere of American Hustle in 2014
Born	(1973-07-19) 19 July 1973 (age 52) Villepinte, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
Citizenship	France United States Morocco
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1994–present

Saïd Taghmaoui (born July 19, 1973) is a talented actor from France. He is known for his roles in many movies, both French and English. One of his first big roles was as Saïd in the 1995 French film La Haine. He has also appeared in popular English movies like Three Kings (1999), G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), Wonder Woman (2017), and John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019).

Early Life and Background

Saïd Taghmaoui was born in Villepinte, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. He grew up in a large family with eight children. His parents were immigrants from Morocco. They were of Berber background, coming from a city called Essaouira.

Growing Up in Aulnay-sous-Bois

Saïd spent his childhood in the Rose des Vents neighborhood of Aulnay-sous-Bois. This is a town near Paris. He left school to become a boxer. He was a very good boxer, even ranking as high as second in his weight class in France.

Saïd Taghmaoui's Acting Career

Saïd Taghmaoui's acting journey began when he met the actor and director Mathieu Kassovitz. They worked together on the film La Haine in 1995. This movie was about life and challenges in the neighborhoods around Paris. Saïd's performance in La Haine was highly praised.

Early Recognition and Awards

The year after La Haine was released, Saïd Taghmaoui was nominated for a César Award. This is a very important film award in France. He was nominated in the "Most Promising Actor" category. This showed that he was a rising star in the acting world.

International Film Roles

After his success in France, Saïd Taghmaoui started working in movies all over the world. He acted in films made in Germany, Italy, Morocco, and the United States. Some of his notable international roles include:

• Captain Said in Three Kings (1999)
• Suarez, a leader in Vantage Point (2008)
• Breaker in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
• Sameer in Wonder Woman (2017)
• The Elder in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)

He also appeared in the Moroccan film Djinns (2010), which was about the Algerian War.

Television Appearances

Besides movies, Saïd Taghmaoui has also acted in several television shows. These include popular series like Lost, House of Saddam, and Touch. He also appeared in the British film My Brother the Devil, which came out in 2013.

Personal Life

Saïd Taghmaoui is a practicing Muslim. He moved to the United States in 1999. In 2008, he became a citizen of the United States.

Selected Filmography

Saïd Taghmaoui has had a long and successful career. Here are some of his most well-known film and television roles:

See also

In Spanish: Saïd Taghmaoui para niños

• Maghrebian community of Paris