Tahar Rahim
Tahar Rahim is a French actor known for his compelling performances in both French and international cinema. He gained fame for his role in 'A Prophet' and has since starred in notable films such as 'The Past' and 'The Mauritanian'. Renowned for his intense acting... Read More
Known for
The Mauritanian (2021)
The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over...
Napoleon (2017)
The curious case of a missing shadow. Napoleon visits a police station and lodges a complaint that his shadow is missing. This unique case...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Les MisérablesAfter enduring 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean emerges a hardened man. He seeks... |
Inspecteur Javert | |
| 2026 |
PrisonerA young and ambitious prison officer finds herself in the middle of a battle for the criminal underworld as crime... |
Tibor Stone | |
| 2025 |
The Original+Canal+ Group hosted a live splashy American-style upfront presentation the Olympia in Paris, unveiling their prestige 2026 slate. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2025 |
AlphaAlpha, a troubled 13-year-old lives with her single mom. Their world collapses the day she returns from school with a... |
Amin | |
| 2024 | Self | ||
| 2024 |
Monsieur AznavourFrom his poor childhood to his rise to fame, from his triumphs to his failures, from Paris to New York,... |
Charles Aznavour | |
| 2024 |
Madame WebForced to confront revelations about her past, paramedic Cassandra Webb forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful... |
Ezekiel Sims | |
| 2023 |
NapoleonAn epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power... |
Paul Barras | |
| 2023 | Self - Guest | ||
| 2023 |
ExtrapolationsEight interconnected stories told over 33 years explore how our planet’s changing climate will affect family, work, faith—and survival. |
Omar Haddad | |
| 2023 |
ExtrapolationsEight interconnected stories told over 33 years explore how our planet’s changing climate will affect family, work, faith—and survival. |
Ezra Haddad | |
| 2023 | Self | ||
| 2022 |
Don JuanJilted on his wedding day, Laurent, a stage actor playing the role of the famous seducer Don Juan, cannot help... |
Laurent | |
| 2021 |
Jacques Audiard, le cinéma à cœurIn eight films, Jacques Audiard has renewed French cinema, without alienating either the critics or the success. It is only... |
Self - Interviewee | |
| 2021 |
The MauritanianThe true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center... |
Mohamedou Ould Slahi | |
| 2021 |
The SerpentThe remarkable story of how murderer Charles Sobhraj was captured. As the chief suspect in unsolved murders of young Western... |
Charles Sobhraj | |
| 2020 |
The EddyThe owner of a Paris jazz club gets tangled up with dangerous criminals as he fights to protect his business,... |
Farid | |
| 2020 |
The EddyThe owner of a Paris jazz club gets tangled up with dangerous criminals as he fights to protect his business,... |
Farid Youssfi | |
| 2019 |
The Kindness of StrangersClara and her two sons escape from her abusive husband with little more than their car and plan to start... |
Marc | |
| 2019 |
Gloomy EyesPoor Gloomy. It’s 1983, and the fact that he’s a zombie makes him an outcast. Hiding out in the forest,... |
French Grave keeper | |
| 2018 | Self | ||
| 2018 |
Treat Me Like FireRevolves around the relationship between a gambling addict and a young woman who falls madly in love with him and... |
Abel | |
| 2018 |
Mary MagdaleneIn the first century, free-spirited Mary Magdalene flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a... |
Judas | |
| 2018 |
The Looming TowerWhile Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda become a global threat, the rivalry between the CIA and FBI inadvertently sets the... |
Ali Soufan | |
| 2017 |
The Price of SuccessA comedian's relationship with his family crumbles when his career begins to take off. |
Brahim | |
| 2016 |
Heal the LivingThe intersecting lives of teens on a surfing trip, a woman with a weak heart and two teams of doctors... |
Thomas Rémige | |
| 2016 |
DaguerrotypeAn aging photographer's obsession with an early form of photography draws his assistant and daughter into a work of mystery. |
Jean | |
| 2016 |
QuotidienQuotidien (nicknamed "The French Show with the Good Lighting" abroad) is a French daily infotainment television program broadcast in the... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2016 |
I Saved My Belly DancerA poetic depiction of belly dancers and anxiety over the disappearance of this art form that is unique to the... |
Unknown character | |
| 2015 |
The Last PanthersThe six-part series opens with a daring diamond heist before quickly delving into the dark heart of Europe where a... |
Khalil | |
| 2015 |
The AnarchistsSet in 1899 Paris, a young police sergeant is chosen to infiltrate a group of anarchists, an opportunity he sees... |
Jean Albertini | |
| 2014 |
Santa ClausOne night, a burglar in a Santa Claus costume is surprised by Victor, a young boy who believes he is... |
Le Père Noël | |
| 2014 |
The CutIn 1915 a man survives the Armenian genocide in the Ottoman Empire, but loses his family, speech and faith. One... |
Nazaret Manoogian | |
| 2014 |
SambaSamba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice... |
Walid aka Wilson | |
| 2013 |
The InformantA story centered on a man who works as an informant for the French border patrol. |
Redjani Belimane | |
| 2013 |
Grand CentralA young unemployed man finds work at a nuclear power plant and begins an illicit affair with the fiancée of... |
Gary | |
| 2013 |
The PastAfter four years apart, Ahmad returns to his wife Marie in Paris in order to progress their divorce. During his... |
Samir | |
| 2012 |
Our ChildrenYoung and full of life, Murielle has a promising future ahead of her when she meets and falls head over... |
Mounir | |
| 2011 |
Black GoldOn the Arabian Peninsula in the 1930s, two warring leaders come face to face. The victorious Nesib, Emir of Hobeika,... |
Auda | |
| 2011 |
Free MenIn Paris during WWII, an Algerian immigrant is inspired to join the resistance by his unexpected friendship with a Jewish... |
Younes | |
| 2011 |
Love and BruisesHua, a woman in her late twenties, goes against her family to become a teacher in Paris. She falls in... |
Mathieu | |
| 2011 |
BrefA lost thirty-something shares his struggles, from failed relationships to boring jobs and pointless nights out. Stuck in his routine... |
Tahar Rahim | |
| 2011 |
The EagleIn 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young... |
Seal Prince | |
| 2010 |
You Never LeftSet in an allegorical "other place" that is a metaphor of a lost Egypt. Sketching a parallel between exile and... |
Unknown character | |
| 2010 |
Behind BarsA documentary that chronicles how ‘A Prophet’ came to exist. |
Self | |
| 2009 |
C à vousEvery day live on FRANCE 5, Anne-Élisabeth Lemoine and her team receive those who make the news. In the second... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2009 |
A ProphetSentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena is alone in the world and can neither read nor write.... |
Malik El Djebena | |
| 2007 |
La CommuneThe Commune is a difficult district which holds all the records in terms of unemployment, drug trafficking and crime. After... |
Yazid Fikry | |
| 2007 |
InsideMonths after a tragic accident, Sarah, a young pregnant woman, must spend Christmas Eve alone in her house before giving... |
Police Officer | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
Burger QuizA French humorous game show taking place in a burger restaurant which is managed by the TV host. |
Self | |
| 1976 |
Cérémonie des CésarThe César Awards are cinematographic awards created in 1976 and presented annually in Paris to professionals of the 7th art... |
Self - President | |
| TBA |
Smiling HackerLoosely inspired by Algerian hacker Hamza Bendelladj, who made headlines for stealing from U.S. banks and giving the proceeds to... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
The Little FearsTwo young girls find a human skull buried in their garden, which leads to a police investigation to unravel the... |
Damien | |
| TBA | Harry | ||
| TBA |
Tahar l’étudiantTahar is just over twenty years old, with a youthful face and a tender voice. But the carelessness of student... |
Tahar |
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Tahar Rahim's career highlights include his breakout role in 'A Prophet', which earned him critical acclaim, and his performance in 'The Mauritanian', where he portrayed Mohamedou Ould Slahi.
Yes, Tahar Rahim has received several awards, including the César Award for Most Promising Actor and the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in 'A Prophet'.
Tahar Rahim's first film was 'A Prophet' (2009), where he played the lead role of Malik El Djebena, marking the start of his successful acting career.
Some of Tahar Rahim's most successful films include 'A Prophet', 'The Past', and 'The Mauritanian', which have received critical acclaim and garnered him international recognition.
Tahar Rahim is married to actress Leïla Bekhti, and they have two children together. They maintain a relatively private personal life away from the media spotlight.
Tahar Rahim's estimated net worth is around $3 million, reflecting his successful acting career and various film projects.
Milestones in Tahar Rahim's filmography include his lead role in 'A Prophet', his participation in international co-productions, and his performances in critically acclaimed films like 'The Past' and 'The Mauritanian'.
Tahar Rahim typically works in drama and thriller genres, often portraying complex characters that explore themes of identity, justice, and resilience.