Happy birthday! Jamel Debbouze turns 50 today
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Jamel Debbouze is celebrating his 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.
Popular comedian-actor Jamel Debbouze (H, Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Debbouze, a cultural icon
Born in Trappes on June 18, 1975, Jamel Debbouze's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Debbouze's not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jamel hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jamel Debbouze as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 50.
Happy Birthday, Jamel, you're the best!
Jamel Debbouze career in pictures

Hollywoo (2011)
Outside the Law (2010)
Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008)
Days of Glory (2006)
The Car Keys (2003)
H (1998 - 2002)
Ball and Chain (2002)
Nulle Part Ailleurs (1987 - 2001)
Amélie (2001)
Two Dads and One Mom (1996)
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