
Dhafer L'Abidine
Acting
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.
Born: February 29, 1972 · tunis, Tunisie
Filmography (20)

Snakes and Ladders 2: Children's Games
2025
Actor

Palestine 36
2025
Actor: Amir

Blood Line
2020
Actor: Nader

TV
The Eddy
2020
Actor

TV
Bride of Beirut
2019
Actor: Fares Al-Daher

TV
This Evening
2017
Actor

Abu Shanab
2016
Actor: حسن أبو دقن

A Hologram for the King
2016
Actor: Hasan

TV
Transporter: The Series
2013
Actor: Olivier Dassin

Black Forest
2012
Actor: Saxon

Sex and the City 2
2010
Actor: Mahmud

Centurion
2010
Actor: Arm Wrestling Oppo…

31 North 62 East
2009
Actor: Thierry Leroy

Buried Secrets
2009
Actor: Ali

The Mark of Cain
2007
Actor: Abdullah Omar

TV
Benidorm
2007
Actor: Mohammed

Children of Men
2006
Actor: Dhafer

The Stone Merchant
2006
Actor: 1st Egyptian (as D…

TV
Spooks
2002
Actor: Sharaf

TV
A Touch of Frost
1992
Actor: Roman Cassell
