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Kad Merad Biography

Birth Name:Kad Merad

Birth Place:Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Director

Fast Facts

  • Received the 2007 César Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • Won the 2011 Colcoa Film Festival for his work on "Monsieur Papa․"
  • Won the 2012 Gérard du cinéma award for his role in "Monsieur Papa․"
  • Started out as a drummer in rock bands

Awards

  • 2007César-Best Supporting Actor (Meilleur acteur dans un second rôle): winner
  • 2007Étoile d'Or-Best Male Newcomer (La révélation masculine): nominated
  • 2009Globe de Cristal-Best Actor (Meilleur acteur): nominated
  • 2009Lumiere Award-Best Actor (Meilleur comédien): nominated