Marwan Kenzari
Known for
A Dutch actor of Tunisian descent who has become a familiar face in Hollywood blockbusters, often as charismatic antagonists. He played the villainous Jafar in Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' (2019) and appeared in 'The Mummy' (2017), 'Black Adam' (2022) and the assassin thriller 'The Old Guard' (2020), as well as the dystopian 'What Happened to Monday' (2017). Born in The Hague, he built his reputation in Dutch cinema before crossing into international genre films. A magnetic, intense presence, he specializes in complex, watchful characters.
Marwan Kenzari
27 Movies
4 Series
A Dutch actor of Tunisian descent who has become a familiar face in Hollywood blockbusters, often as charismatic antagonists. He played the villainous Jafar in Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' (2019) and appeared in 'The Mummy' (2017), 'Black Adam' (2022) and the assassin thriller 'The Old Guard' (2020), as well as the dystopian 'What Happened to Monday' (2017). Born in The Hague, he built his reputation in Dutch cinema before crossing into international genre films. A magnetic, intense presence, he specializes in complex, watchful characters.
Movies
Plays Ishmael / Sabbac / King Ahk-Ton
Black Adam
2022
Plays Malik
The Mummy
2017
Plays Antinous (Antinoo)
The Return
2024
Plays Jafar
Aladdin
2019
Plays Pierre Michel
Murder on the Orient Express
2017
Plays Yusuf Al-Kaysani / Joe
The Old Guard 2
2025
Plays Marco
Ghosted
2023
Plays Yusuf Al-Kaysani / Joe
The Old Guard
2020
Plays Adrian Knowles
What Happened to Monday
2017
Plays Drusus
Ben-Hur
2016
Plays Emre Ogan
The Promise
2016
Plays Idris
Instinct
2019
Plays Matthias
Collide
2016
Plays Raymond "De Turk" Westerling
The East
2021
Plays Ashraf Marwan
The Angel
2018
Plays Tom Fenneker
Loft
2010
Plays Detective Ron Leeflang
Accused
2014
Plays Majid
Wolf
2013
Plays Martin
The Last Days of Emma Blank
2009
Plays Youssef
Black Out
2012
Plays Daan
Heart Street
2014
Plays Richard
Gift from the Heart
2014
Plays Rico
Reckless
2014
Plays Zakaria
Rabat
2011
Plays Giac
Katia's Sister
2008
Latest Trailers
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The Old Guard 2
Full Filmography
The Night Agent
Sami Saidi · 4 episodes
2025
TV
The Old Guard 2
Yusuf Al-Kaysani / Joe
2025
Film
The Return
Antinous (Antinoo)
2024
Film
Ghosted
Marco
2023
Film
Black Adam
Ishmael / Sabbac / King Ahk-Ton
2022
Film
The East
Raymond "De Turk" Westerling
2021
Film
The Old Guard
Yusuf Al-Kaysani / Joe
2020
Film
Instinct
Idris
2019
Film
Aladdin
Jafar
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Marwan Kenzari and where are they from?
Marwan Kenzari is 43 years old, born on January 16, 1983 in The Hague, Netherlands.
What are the most famous roles of Marwan Kenzari?
Marwan Kenzari is best known for roles in Aladdin, Murder on the Orient Express, The Mummy.
How many movies has Marwan Kenzari been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2008), Marwan Kenzari has appeared in 27 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Marwan Kenzari's first movie?
The career of Marwan Kenzari began with Katia's Sister (2008).
What is Marwan Kenzari's most recent movie or series?
Marwan Kenzari's most recent release is The Old Guard 2, which premiered on July 1, 2025.
What TV shows has Marwan Kenzari appeared in?
On television, Marwan Kenzari has appeared in The Night Agent, Flikken Maastricht, Penoza, Godforsaken True Killers.
Does Marwan Kenzari have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Marwan Kenzari's upcoming work includes: Any Other Night (2026).
Marwan Kenzari
1983-01-16 · The Hague, Netherlands
Marwan Kenzari (born 16 January 1983) is a Dutch actor born in The Hague, Netherlands. Starting his career in 2008, he first came to prominence for his role in the 2013 film Wolf, which earned him a Golden Calf award for Best Actor. Since 2016, he has been starring in English-language films, including Aladdin (2019), The Old Guard (2020) and Black Adam (2022), which earned him international recognition.