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Amidou
Rabat, Morocco
Archival Overview
Pioneering Moroccan actor who broke into international cinema, starring in masterpieces by Claude Lelouch and Hollywood blockbusters including 'Ronin' and 'Rules of Engagement'.
Biographical Record
Hamidou Benmassoud, celebrated internationally as Amidou, was born in Rabat and moved to Paris in 1952 to study dramatic arts at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique. In 1969, he became the first Moroccan actor to win Best Actor at an international European festival.
A favorite actor of French director Claude Lelouch, Amidou starred in over fifty films, including 'A Man and a Woman' and 'And Now My Love'. He later conquered Hollywood, playing memorable roles in William Friedkin's 'Sorcerer', John Frankenheimer's 'Ronin', and Ridley Scott's 'Spy Game'.
Key Life Milestones
Best Actor Award at the Festival de Corbeil
Became the first Moroccan actor awarded Best Actor in Europe for his role in Lelouch's 'La Vie, l'Amour, la Mort'.
Best Actor Award at the Festival de Corbeil
Became the first Moroccan actor awarded Best Actor in Europe for his role in Lelouch's 'La Vie, l'Amour, la Mort'.
Best Actor Award at the Festival de Corbeil
Became the first Moroccan actor awarded Best Actor in Europe for his role in Lelouch's 'La Vie, l'Amour, la Mort'.
Starring in Hollywood Blockbuster Ronin
Delivered a celebrated performance alongside Robert De Niro and Jean Reno in John Frankenheimer's classic thriller.
Starring in Hollywood Blockbuster Ronin
Delivered a celebrated performance alongside Robert De Niro and Jean Reno in John Frankenheimer's classic thriller.
Starring in Hollywood Blockbuster Ronin
Delivered a celebrated performance alongside Robert De Niro and Jean Reno in John Frankenheimer's classic thriller.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialRabat, Morocco