Personal details
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Born:
- Birthday: 1983-01-16
- Born Place: The Hague, Netherlands
Also Known As:
Chico Kenzari, Marwan Chico Kenzari, مروان کنزاری
Marwan Kenzari
Marwan Kenzari is a Dutch-Tunisian actor who has garnered international recognition for his versatile performances across both Dutch and Hollywood productions. Born on January 16, 1983, in The Hague, Netherlands, to a Tunisian family, Kenzari initially pursued football before a serendipitous audition for a musical production ignited his passion for acting. He graduated from the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2009 and began his career in Dutch film and television, gaining significant acclaim and a Golden Calf award for Best Actor for his role in the 2013 crime drama "Wolf."Since 2016, Kenzari has made a successful transition to English-language films, appearing in high-profile projects such as "Ben-Hur" (2016), "The Mummy" (2017) alongside Tom Cruise, and Kenneth Branagh's "Murder on the Orient Express" (2017). He is perhaps best known for his charismatic portrayal of Jafar in Disney's live-action "Aladdin" (2019), a role that earned him widespread attention. More recently, he has starred in action films like "The Old Guard" (2020) and its upcoming sequel "The Old Guard 2" (2025), and took on the role of the villain Ishmael Gregor / Sabbac in the DC Extended Universe film "Black Adam" (2022). Kenzari's ability to embody a diverse range of characters, from nuanced dramatic roles to compelling antagonists, has solidified his standing as a prominent actor in contemporary cinema.
