Soufiane El Khalidy

Soufiane El Khalidy

Born: July 22, 1987
in Agadir, Morocco,
Soufiane El Khalidy is an actor who has appeared in dozens of Hollywood movies, television series and high budget European productions . In fact, Soufiane El Khalidy has recently finished filming a new Hollywood movie “Mary” with Anthony Hopkins. He also played next to Benoit Magimel on the 70 million dollars’ french movie “De Gaulle”. Moreover, he incarnated the character of Kerem on the Paramount Plus mini-series, "Ghosts Of Beirut", and will also appear on the upcoming German movie, "Klandestin WT", next to the French icon, Lambert Wilson. Soon, he will start filming a new Italian movie as a lead next to the Italian star, Sveva Alviti, mostly known for her portrayal of the legendary singer, Dalida, on the successful French movie of the same name, and Natalya on the new Netflix action movie, "AKA".

During his career, Soufiane El Khalidy appeared and worked in various music videos from famous L.A rockstars like Train, One Ok Rock, BRMC. He recently starred in the new music video “ Tatooine/ Maintenance” by the French rapper , JXSH.

Furthermore, Soufiane received several accolades from the international press and Hollywood professionals. He was named several times as one of the "Top 10 Most talented actors born in Africa and Morocco" or "The Moroccan with Multiple Talents in Hollywood".

On the other hand, Soufiane is an award winning short-film director and screenwriter for "Flags and Masks Down", "Juke Box Zero" and "Just Like You Imagined". Moreover, Soufiane El Khalidy released his first novel " Les Riffs D'un Moroccan Rebel" with the French publisher, "Editions Amalthée", in 2022. It’s available in more than 400 book stores and retailers around the world. Soufiane El Khalidy earned his master degree in fine arts and Film Production from the prestigious " Full Sail University" in Florida with a global scholarship for excellency in filmmaking. He was also accepted to pass the preliminary auditions at the Actors Studio New York in order to become a lifetime member in 2017.

In 2022, Soufiane El Khalidy married the french actress, Nadia Benzakour ( Seneca, No Man’s Land, Princes of The Desert, Killing Jesus, Bureau des légendes ) in a highly publicized ceremony in Tangier. Soufiane is from Agadir, Morocco. His father, El Khalidy Larbi, is a general practitioner and was a lieutenant for the Moroccan Army during the Sahara war in the 80's. His mom, Malika El Kaddouri, was a nurse for four decades.

Movies for Soufiane El Khalidy...

Title: Ghosts of Beirut
Character: Kerem
Released: May 21, 2023
Type: TV
Told from the American, Israeli and Lebanese perspectives, discover one of the greatest espionage stories of modern times: the manhunt for Imad Mughniyeh, the elusive Lebanese terrorist who outwitted his adversaries in the CIA and Mossad for over two decades.
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Title: Colosseum
Character: Centurion
Released: July 17, 2022
Type: TV
This series brings the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to life through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity: the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "Colosseum" offers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's incredible opening day to its very last games.
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Title: The Eight
Character: Youssef
Released: June 9, 2022
Type: TV
A gang plans to kill one of its members after disobeying the rules, but their plan goes south, leaving him alive to plot his revenge.
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Title: Colisée, une histoire monumentale
Character: Centurion
Released: January 1, 2022
Type: TV
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Riley Parra: Better Angels
Title: Riley Parra: Better Angels
Character: Ridwan
Released: August 25, 2019
Type: Movie
Detective Riley Parra grew up in the bad part of town, the crime-ridden No Man's Land. Now, as a cop in a corrupt department, she strives to make sure the rough streets she left behind aren't forgotten. One case leads her to the discovery that No Man's Land is a battleground between angels and demons, a supernatural war that's been waged for centuries. Thrown into a world she never believed could exist and told that she's the only chance of defeating evil.
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Stray
Title: Stray
Character: SWAT Officer
Released: March 1, 2019
Type: Movie
An orphaned teenager forms an unlikely friendship with a detective. Together they investigate her mother's murder, and uncover the supernatural force that proves to be a threat to her family.
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Untogether
Title: Untogether
Character: Synagogue Patron
Released: February 8, 2019
Type: Movie
Once considered a teen prodigy, a recovering addict sobers up and tries to get her writing career back on track. She begins a relationship with a rising author known for his wartime memoirs.
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A Crooked Somebody
Title: A Crooked Somebody
Character: Undercover Cop
Released: October 5, 2018
Type: Movie
An attention-seeking psychic is kidnapped and tries to use the situation to boost his popularity.
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Gulag Magadan
Title: Gulag Magadan
Character: Commissar Yagoda
Released: December 12, 2017
Type: Movie
USSR Gulag dissidents Larisa, Pyotr and Elizabeta begin to discover the real reasons they were put in the GULAG death camp. They undergo powerful changes in Self-Hate, Shame, Pride.
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1804: The Hidden History of Haiti
Title: 1804: The Hidden History of Haiti
Character: French General
Released: October 12, 2017
Type: Movie
1804 is a feature length documentary film about the untold history of the Haitian revolution
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Shockwave: Countdown to Disaster
Title: Shockwave: Countdown to Disaster
Character: Young Militant
Released: September 2, 2017
Type: Movie
A stolen seismic weapon is activated in Yemen. A hostage freed there tries in vain to warn against its global effect. It starts seismic activity at the Californian fault line where her daughter and ex are monitoring it. Can they stop it?
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Title: Riley Parra
Character: Ridwan
Released: July 15, 2017
Type: TV
Riley Parra is a good cop in a corrupt department who discovers a war between angels and demons is being waged in her city. Both sides have chosen mortal champions, and Riley is the only chance the Good side has of winning.
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Title: Ice
Character: Diamond Shopper
Released: November 16, 2016
Type: TV
A diamond dealer navigates the culturally diverse and treacherous world of the diamond business.
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Title: NCIS: Los Angeles
Character: Sayid Lajani
Released: September 22, 2009
Type: TV
The exploits of the Los Angeles–based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments.
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Le Chemin Du Retour
Title: Le Chemin Du Retour
Character: Adil
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
On a journey to discover the Berber culture of Morocco, an Italian woman journalist and a Moroccan tour guide find themselves having to protect the lives of two children rescued from the grasp of ruthless criminals.
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De Gaulle – Partie 1 : La France Libre
Title: De Gaulle – Partie 1 : La France Libre
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Part one of a two-part biopic following French army officer Charles De Gaulle's life and political commitment between 1940 and 1945, and trace his development towards a political career.
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Klandestin WT
Title: Klandestin WT
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Richard, an artist, now lives in Tangier. With his help, the young Moroccan Malik manages to reach Europe, the destination of his dreams. That's where Mathilda, a conservative politician, hides him. Amina, Mathilda's assistant, who finally wants to leave her Moroccan roots behind, is called in as a "mediator" to resolve the problem.
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JXSH- Tatooine/Maintenance
Title: JXSH- Tatooine/Maintenance
Character: Alfred
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
The story tells the journeys of a warrior in an almost post-apocalyptic world, he explains that our differences unite us. He prefers to devote his time and energy to his passion and what drives him so that he no longer has to think about human stupidity.
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Mary
Title: Mary
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Mary conceives a child miraculously, angering King Herod who seeks to kill the newborn fearing he'll threaten his power. Mary is forced into hiding with her infant son.