Roschdy Zem
Actor · Writer
61 years (Sep 27, 1965)Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Known for
Roschdy Zem is a French actor and director born on September 27, 1965, in Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine. He built a prolific career in French cinema, working across drama, thriller, and comedy genres over several decades. Zem gained wide recognition for his role in Indigènes (2006), for which he shared the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival with his co-stars. He has also directed several films, expanding his role in French cinema beyond acting. His body of work established him as one of France's most respected film actors.
Roschdy Zem
Actor · Writer
Known for
Roschdy Zem is a French actor and director born on September 27, 1965, in Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine. He built a prolific career in French cinema, working across drama, thriller, and comedy genres over several decades. Zem gained wide recognition for his role in Indigènes (2006), for which he shared the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival with his co-stars. He has also directed several films, expanding his role in French cinema beyond acting. His body of work established him as one of France's most respected film actors.
Movies: 91 titles
Plays Elyas
Elyas
2024
Plays Commandant Mohamed Bida
13 Days, 13 Nights
2025
Plays Mirko
La Californie
2006
Plays Zahir
The Cold Light of Day
2012
Plays Nordine
Tenja
2004
Plays Daoud
Oh Mercy
2019
Plays Franck
Four Lovers
2010
Plays Ali Ben Attia
Other People's Children
2022
Plays Yan Kerrand
Winter in Sokcho
2025
Plays Saladin (voice)
Sahara
2017
Plays Hugo Silien
36th Precinct
2004
Plays Frère Jean
Chouchou
2003
Plays Michel Ferrand
The Innocent
2022
Plays Nouchi
Fred
1997
Plays Messaoud
Days of Glory
2006
Plays Hugo Sartet
Point Blank
2010
Plays Le mec de la vedette
My Wife Is an Actress
2001
Plays Simon
Bird People
2014
Plays Simon Weiss
Paris by Night
2012
Director
Plays Vadim
Bodybuilder
2014
Plays Clément Lacaze
The Edge of the Blade
2023
Plays Yoram Harrari
Live and Become
2005
Plays Jo Attia
Madame Claude
2021
Plays Le père de Swan
Wow!
2023
Plays Marco
Stand-by
2000
Plays Marco, husband of Charlotte
Nothing to Hide
2018
Plays Jean Paul
Dear Paris
2024
Plays Yves Montand
The One I Loved
2025
Plays Emir
Clubbed to Death
1996
Plays Marek / Slimane
Go Fast
2008
Plays Saleh
Collision
2013
Plays Thierry
Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train
1998
Plays Hakim
Leila
2018
Plays Sam Drissi
The Chef's Wife
2014
Plays Hubert Antoine
Undercover
2022
Plays Solo
The Young Lieutenant
2005
Plays Christophe Abadi
The Girl from Monaco
2008
Plays Amar
Camping à la ferme
2005
Plays Gaspard
The Wolf
Plays Hamid
My Family's Honour
1997
Plays Le Boucher
London River
2009
Plays Benoit
Alaska
2015
Plays Mourad
The Price of Success
2017
Plays Roschdy Zem
Stay With Us
2022
Plays Thomas
Game of Four
2007
Plays Said
I Don't Kiss
1991
Plays Ahmed Raouch
The Best Job in the World
1996
Plays Osman
The Price of Fame
2015
Plays Bruno
The Girl with a Bracelet
2020
Plays Taxifahrer
Thank You, Doctor Rey
2003
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Roschdy Zem and where are they from?
Roschdy Zem is 61 years old, born on September 27, 1965 in Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
What are the most famous roles of Roschdy Zem?
Roschdy Zem is best known for roles in Nothing to Hide, The Cold Light of Day, 36th Precinct.
How many movies has Roschdy Zem been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Roschdy Zem has appeared in 91 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Roschdy Zem's first movie?
The career of Roschdy Zem began with I Don't Kiss (1991).
What is Roschdy Zem's most recent movie or series?
Roschdy Zem's most recent release is Billie Melody, which premiered on September 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Roschdy Zem appeared in?
On television, Roschdy Zem has appeared in Notre-Dame, Burger Quiz, Quotidien, Savages.
Roschdy Zem
1965-09-27 · Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine, France
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