Dhafer L'Abidine
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He is a Tunisian actor and former professional soccer player. Dhaffer made his acting debut in the UK after graduating from Birmingham school of Acting. He starred in Sky One's Dream Team, BBC's Spooks and ITV's The Bill. He also starred in The Mark of Cain as Omar Abdullah and in A Hologram for the King. He became famous in Tunisia after he played the role of "Dali" in a Tunisian series called "Maktoub". He later went on to participate in dramas in the Arab world, notably in Egypt, the UAE and Lebanon including shows and series such as Taht Al Saytara, Prince of Poets, and Arous Beirut.
Known for
Credits
Children of Men (2006)
as Dhafer
Sex and the City 2 (2010)
as Mahmud
Centurion (2010)
as Arm Wrestling Opponent
A Hologram for the King (2016)
as Hasan
Abu Shanab (2016)
as حسن أبو دقن
Palestine 36 (2025)
as Amir
Snakes and Ladders: Child's Play (2025)
Actor
The Spider (2022)
as Adam Gubran's
The Mark of Cain (2007)
as Abdullah Omar
Black Forest (2012)
as Saxon
A Nose and Three Eyes (2024)
Actor
The Stone Merchant (2006)
as 1st Egyptian (as Dhaffer Labidine)
Kingdom of Dust (2011)
as Shakir
Forget Me Not (2006)
as Son
Sophia (2025)
Actor
31 North 62 East (2009)
as Thierry Leroy
Buried Secrets (2009)
as Ali
Habbet Caramel (2017)
as رجا
To My Son (2023)
Actor
Late December (2010)
Actor
Blood Line (2020)
as Nader
Memory in the Flesh (2010)
as Ziad
Tomorrow (2022)
as Habib
Kundalini (—)
Actor
Fausse Note (2012)
Actor