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My Take
Gad Elmaleh fascinates me precisely because comedy travels so badly across cultures, yet he managed to conquer France, Morocco, and even attempt the American stand-up scene. Carrying a Moroccan-Jewish background into French cabaret and then English-language comedy takes real nerve. His film work, from Midnight in Paris to Priceless, proves he is more than a stand-up act. To me, he embodies the rare comedian who treats borders as a challenge rather than a ceiling, and earning the Order of Arts and Letters along the way confirms that ambition paid off handsomely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gad Elmaleh
- Name (Japanese)
- ガッド・エルマレ
- Reading
- がっど・えるまれ
- Born
- April 19, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- Casablanca, Casablanca Prefecture, Morocco
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / cabaret performer / director / screenwriter / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- 2015 Knight of the National Order of Quebec
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gad Elmaleh born?
Born April 19, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Gad Elmaleh from?
Gad Elmaleh is from Casablanca, Casablanca Prefecture, Morocco.
What does Gad Elmaleh do?
Gad Elmaleh works as comedian, cabaret performer, director, screenwriter, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.