Dhafer L'Abidine

Biography

Dhafer L'Abidine is a Tunisian actor and former professional soccer player who made his acting debut in the UK after graduating from Birmingham School of Acting. He gained international recognition for roles in Sky One's Dream Team, BBC's Spooks, and ITV's The Bill, as well as in A Hologram for the King. L'Abidine became a household name in Tunisia starring as "Dali" in the series Maktoub, and later appeared in dramas across the Arab world. He was named Best Actor in the Arab World in 2017 by Sayidaty magazine.