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Jamel Debbouze

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Birthplace
Paris, France
Date of birth
18 June, 1975
Date of death
Ethnicity
Moroccan
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Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: 18 June, 1975

Ethnicity: Moroccan

Jamel Debbouze is a French-Moroccan actor, comedian, director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for his role as Lucien in the film Amélie .

Jamel was born in Paris, France, to Moroccan parents, from Taza. He spent his early years living in both France, including Trappes, and Morocco. He is married to journalist Mélissa Theuriau, with whom he has two children.