Élie Semoun

Biography

Élie Semoun is a French comedian, actor, director, writer, and singer born on October 16, 1963, to a Sephardic Jewish family of Moroccan-Jewish and Algerian-Jewish descent. He began his comedy career in 1990 with partner Dieudonné M'bala M'bala, gaining notoriety for daring skits that tackled taboo subjects like racism and poverty. Semoun went on to achieve solo success after their split, showcasing his versatility as an actor and writer.