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My Take
What draws me to Zinedine Soualem is the quiet durability of his career. A French actor born in 1957 in the small town of Thiers, he has shown up in at least five Cédric Klapisch films, and that detail tells me everything. Directors do not keep rehiring an actor unless they trust the texture he brings to a scene. I have a soft spot for performers who build a life in the supporting frame rather than chasing the lead, because they are the ones who make ensemble cinema feel lived-in. Soualem strikes me as exactly that kind of dependable, scene-grounding presence I quietly admire.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zinedine Soualem
- Name (Japanese)
- ジヌディーヌ・スアレム
- Reading
- じぬでぃーぬ・すあれむ
- Born
- April 17, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
- Origin
- Thiers, Puy-de-Dôme, France
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Zinedine Soualem born?
Born April 17, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Zinedine Soualem from?
Zinedine Soualem is from Thiers, Puy-de-Dôme, France.
What does Zinedine Soualem do?
Zinedine Soualem works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.