
Acting
Dhafer L'Abidine
AR, EN cinema · 26 credits
Born
29 February 1972 (age 54)
Birthplace
tunis, Tunisie
Also known as Dhafer El Abidine · Dhaffer Labidine · ظافر العابدين
He is a Tunisian actor and former professional soccer player. Dhaffer made his acting debut in the UK after graduating from Birmingham school of Acting. He starred in Sky One's Dream Team, BBC's Spooks and ITV's The Bill. He also starred in The Mark of Cain as Omar Abdullah and in A Hologram for the King. He became famous in Tunisia after he played the role of "Dali" in a Tunisian series called "Maktoub". He later went on to participate in dramas in the Arab world, notably in Egypt, the UAE and Lebanon including shows and series such as Taht Al Saytara, Prince of Poets, and Arous Beirut.
Known for
Filmography

Palestine 36
as Amir

Sophia
as Hichem, Director, Producer, Screenplay

To My Son
Actor, Director, Writer

Tomorrow
as Habib, Producer, Writer, Director

The Spider
as Adam Gubran's

Blood Line
as Nader

Abu Shanab
as حسن أبو دقن

Black Forest
as Saxon

Kingdom of Dust
as Shakir

Centurion
as Arm Wrestling Opponent

Sex and the City 2
as Mahmud

31 North 62 East
as Thierry Leroy

The Mark of Cain
as Abdullah Omar

The Stone Merchant
as 1st Egyptian (as Dhaffer Labidine)

Children of Men
as Dhafer









