
Dhafer L'Abidine
Acting
Born 1972-02-29 · tunis, Tunisie
He is a Tunisian actor and former professional soccer player. Dhaffer made his acting debut in the UK after graduating from Birmingham school of Acting. He starred in Sky One's Dream Team, BBC's Spooks and ITV's The Bill. He also starred in The Mark of Cain as Omar Abdullah and in A Hologram for the King. He became famous in Tunisia after he played the role of "Dali" in a Tunisian series called "Maktoub". He later went on to participate in dramas in the Arab world, notably in Egypt, the UAE and Lebanon including shows and series such as Taht Al Saytara, Prince of Poets, and Arous Beirut.
Filmography

Snakes and Ladders 2: Children's Games
Nov 11, 2025

Palestine 36
Oct 31, 2025

A Nose and Three Eyes
Jan 31, 2024

To My Son
Nov 15, 2023

The Spider
May 3, 2022

Tomorrow
Feb 12, 2022

Blood Line
Oct 30, 2020

Habbet Caramel
Dec 21, 2017

Abu Shanab
Jul 6, 2016

A Hologram for the King
Apr 22, 2016

Fausse Note
May 18, 2012

Black Forest
Feb 24, 2012

Kingdom of Dust
Dec 30, 2011

Late December
Dec 14, 2010

Memory in the Flesh
Jun 16, 2010

Sex and the City 2
May 26, 2010

Centurion
Feb 15, 2010

31 North 62 East
Sep 18, 2009

Buried Secrets
Sep 4, 2009

The Mark of Cain
Oct 18, 2007

Children of Men
Sep 22, 2006

The Stone Merchant
Sep 15, 2006