Abderrahmane El Kebir
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Abderrahmane El Kebir (in arabic : عبد الرحمن الكبير), born February 1, 1930 in Maghnia, Algeria and died July 21, 2017 in Paris, is an Algerian actor. After a few extras, he was hired by Ali Ghalem to play the lead role in his film/documentary Mektoub, which tells the story of a young Maghrebian arriving in France in the 1970s, lost in a world he does not know. He was then assigned to the roles that French cinema attributed to Maghrebians in the 1970s and 80s: dark henchman, terrorist, grocer... Often credited El Kebir, El Kebir, Adder El Kebir, Abderrahmane El Kebir, he will accumulate throughout his career, between 1969 and 2017, more than seventy appearances in films, TV films and short films. He will work with Michel Audiard, Gérard Oury, Georges Lautner, Mathieu Kassovitz, among others... Abderrahmane El Kebir died on July 21, 2017 in Paris.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Abderrahmane El Kebir reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Abderrahmane El Kebir's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Abderrahmane El Kebir remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mektoub, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Abderrahmane El Kebir Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Abderrahmane El Kebir's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Abderrahmane El Kebir.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ismael's Ghosts | Le vieil homme préfecture | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Une Histoire à ma Fille | Ahmed | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Made in France | Lamine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Return to Algiers | Fadel's brother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Fugue en Ré | Maghribi man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Douce France | Father Malouf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Elisa | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Barjo | Le gardien de l'usine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | White Nightmare | Farouk | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Brothers in Arms | Kada | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Nuit d'ivresse | The drinker of Boukha | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Retour à Cherchell | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | These Sorcerers Are Mad | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Death of a Corrupt Man | Kébir | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Plus ça va, moins ça va | L'ouvrier arabe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | No Problem! | Anita's upstairs neighbor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob | Farès henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Conspiracy | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Les Déracinés | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Money Money Money | Militant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Mektoub | Ahmed | Super Hit | Similar → |
Abderrahmane El Kebir - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Abderrahmane El Kebir?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Abderrahmane El Kebir is "Mektoub" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Abderrahmane El Kebir acted in?
Abderrahmane El Kebir has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Abderrahmane El Kebir?
Other notable films include "Made in France", "The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob", and "Brothers in Arms".