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Amidou

Bio: From Wikipedia Hamidou Benmessaoud (Arabic: حميدو بنمسعود‎; 2 August 1935 – 19 September 2013), best known as Amidou, was a Moroccan-French film, television and stage actor. Born in Rabat, at 17 Amidou moved to Paris to attend the CNSAD
Born: Fri, Aug 02 1935
Birthplace: Rabat, Morocco

Death: Thu, Sep 19 2013
Amidou is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Aïcha : Vacances infernales
Aïcha : Vacances infernales
Amidou was 76 in Aïcha : Vacances infernales as 'M. Bouamaza'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 2012
Poster of Aïcha : La grande débrouille
Aïcha : La grande débrouille
Amidou was 76 in Aïcha : La grande débrouille as 'M. Bouamaza'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 2011
Poster of Aïcha : Job à tout prix
Aïcha : Job à tout prix
Amidou was 75 in Aïcha : Job à tout prix as 'Mr. Bouamaza'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 2011
Poster of Comme les 5 doigts de la main
Comme les 5 doigts de la main
Amidou was 74 in Comme les 5 doigts de la main as 'Lakdar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 28 2010
Poster of Aïcha
Aïcha
Amidou was 73 in Aïcha as 'M. Bouamaza'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 2009
Poster of Ali Baba and the 40 thieves
Ali Baba and the 40 thieves
Amidou was 72 in Ali Baba and the 40 thieves as 'Le Caliphe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 2007
Poster of Argana
Argana
Amidou was 71 in Argana as 'Hamou'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Heaven's Doors
Heaven's Doors
Amidou was 70 in Heaven's Doors
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Here and There
Here and There
Amidou was 69 in Here and There
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 2004
Poster of And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen...
And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen...
Amidou was 66 in And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... as 'l'inspecteur de police'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 2002
Poster of Une histoire d'amour
Une histoire d'amour
Amidou was 66 in Une histoire d'amour
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Spy Game
Spy Game
Amidou was 66 in Spy Game as 'Dr. Ahmed'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 18 2001
Poster of Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement
Amidou was 64 in Rules of Engagement as 'Dr. Ahmar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2000
Poster of Hideous Kinky
Hideous Kinky
Amidou was 63 in Hideous Kinky as 'Sufi Sheikh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1999
Poster of Ronin
Ronin
Amidou was 63 in Ronin as 'Man at Exchange'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1998
Poster of Soleil
Soleil
Amidou was 61 in Soleil as 'Mokzar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1997
Poster of Lalla Hobby
Lalla Hobby
Amidou was 61 in Lalla Hobby
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1996
Poster of Unveiled
Unveiled
Amidou was 59 in Unveiled as 'Det. Brahms'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of The Big Pardon 2
The Big Pardon 2
Amidou was 57 in The Big Pardon 2 as 'Si Ali'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1992
Poster of The Beautiful Story
The Beautiful Story
Amidou was 56 in The Beautiful Story as 'Le berger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1992
Poster of Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate
Amidou was 56 in Hot Chocolate as 'Beauregard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Brothers in Arms
Brothers in Arms
Amidou was 53 in Brothers in Arms as 'Le Kabyle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1989
Poster of Bitter Champagne
Bitter Champagne
Amidou was 50 in Bitter Champagne as 'Slim'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Night Wears Suspenders
The Night Wears Suspenders
Amidou was 49 in The Night Wears Suspenders
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1985
Poster of Farewell Fred
Farewell Fred
Amidou was 49 in Farewell Fred as 'Poupée'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1985
Poster of Les p’tites têtes
Les p’tites têtes
Amidou was 46 in Les p’tites têtes as 'Prince Douzami'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1982
Poster of Escape to Victory
Escape to Victory
Amidou was 45 in Escape to Victory as 'André'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1981
Poster of Les Avocats du Diable
Les Avocats du Diable
Amidou was 45 in Les Avocats du Diable as 'Leader of the FLN'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 1981
Poster of Buddy Goes West
Buddy Goes West
Amidou was 45 in Buddy Goes West as 'Girolamo / Eagle Eye'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 14 1981
Poster of Sorcerer
Sorcerer
Amidou was 41 in Sorcerer as 'Kassem / 'Martinez''.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1977
Poster of Rosebud
Rosebud
Amidou was 39 in Rosebud as 'Kirkbane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 1975
Poster of Man in the Trunk
Man in the Trunk
Amidou was 38 in Man in the Trunk as 'Abdul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1973
Poster of The Punishment
The Punishment
Amidou was 37 in The Punishment as 'Raymond'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1973
Poster of 3000 Million Without an Elevator
3000 Million Without an Elevator
Amidou was 37 in 3000 Million Without an Elevator as 'José'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1972
Poster of Touch and Go
Touch and Go
Amidou was 36 in Touch and Go as 'Ali'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1971
Poster of Smic, Smac, Smoc
Smic, Smac, Smoc
Amidou was 36 in Smic, Smac, Smoc as 'Robert 'Smoc''.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1971
Poster of The Crook
The Crook
Amidou was 35 in The Crook as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1970
Poster of Countdown to Vengeance
Countdown to Vengeance
Amidou was 34 in Countdown to Vengeance as 'Macias'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 1970
Poster of Life Love Death
Life Love Death
Amidou was 33 in Life Love Death as 'François Toledo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1969
Poster of Soleil de Printemps
Soleil de Printemps
Amidou was 33 in Soleil de Printemps
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1969
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Amidou was 33 in Heartbeat as 'Etienne'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1968
Poster of The Girl Across the Way
The Girl Across the Way
Amidou was 32 in The Girl Across the Way
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1968
Poster of Sorrel Flower
Sorrel Flower
Amidou was 32 in Sorrel Flower as 'Francis, le porte-flingue d'Albert Roza'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1967
Poster of Live for Life
Live for Life
Amidou was 32 in Live for Life as 'photographe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1967
Poster of Les grands moments
Les grands moments
Amidou was 31 in Les grands moments
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1966
Poster of Brigade Anti Gangs
Brigade Anti Gangs
Amidou was 31 in Brigade Anti Gangs as 'Nez Cassé'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1966
Poster of To Be a Crook
To Be a Crook
Amidou was 29 in To Be a Crook as 'Amidou'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1965
Poster of La parole est au témoin
La parole est au témoin
Amidou was 28 in La parole est au témoin as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 1963
Poster of Thé a la menthe
Thé a la menthe
Amidou was 26 in Thé a la menthe
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of The Right of Man
The Right of Man
Amidou was 26 in The Right of Man
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves
Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves
Amidou was 72+ in Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves as 'le Khalif'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 2007
Poster of Vivement dimanche
Vivement dimanche
Amidou was 63+ in Vivement dimanche as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1998
Poster of Joséphine, Guardian Angel
Joséphine, Guardian Angel
Amidou was 62+ in Joséphine, Guardian Angel as 'Farid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 15 1997