Ahmed Benaissa

Biography

Ahmed Benaïssa was a Franco-Algerian actor born in Algiers on March 2, 1944, who made his mark with early appearances at age 9 and later trained as a projectionist and conservatory graduate before transitioning to theater and cinema. He became a director in the 1990s, revitalizing the Sidi Bel Abbès Theater, and is known for his work on films such as "Habib, la grande aventure" (2022). Benaïssa appeared on both big and small screens over the years, honing his craft.