Biography

Ahmed Meddah 

Algerian Actor and Theatre Artist

Ahmed Meddah is an Algerian actor and theater director, born in 1988 in the Hussein Dey district of Algiers. He began his artistic career in 2005 and has since gained prominence across theater, television, and cinema in Algeria and the Arab world.

Theatre Career

Meddah is known for his strong presence on stage, participating in numerous acclaimed plays such as:

•Hamlet

•Othello

•An Enemy of the People

•El Fetla

•Full Bellies

•Guarded Doors 

•Child Ammar

•À Vendre

•African Tales

He also performed solo shows like “Character DZ”, which tackled social issues such as unemployment and housing crises through satire.

Television Roles

Ahmed Meddah has starred in several popular Algerian TV series, including:

•El Khawa (2017): Portrayed a villainous role, demonstrating his ability to play complex characters.

•Oulad Lahlal (2019): Played “Toufik”, a conflicted character, earning praise for his dramatic range.

•Babour Ellouh (2022)

•Hayat (2024): Played the role of “Mourad”

•El Barrani (2024)

•El Jamaa (2025): Role of “Kheirou”

•Ettabaa (2025): Played “El Abed,” Hajira’s husband

Cinema Work

Ahmed Meddah has also appeared in several Algerian films, including:

•Zabana!

•The Heroin

•El Wahrani (The Algerian)

•Sunset of Illusions

•El Botoula

In 2024, he starred in the Moroccan film “Only Love”, about the closed Algerian-Moroccan border, which received critical acclaim.

Awards and Recognition

Ahmed Meddah has received multiple awards throughout his career, including:

•Best Male Performance at the Baghdad International Festival (2012)

•Best Actor at the Women’s Theater Festival in Annaba (2012)

•First Prize at the National Monodrama Festival in Laghouat (2013)

•President of the Republic’s Prize “Ali Maachi” for Young Creators (2013)

Recent Projects

In 2025, he joined the cast of “Achour El Acher 3”, playing “General Antar” in his first comedic TV role.