Happy birthday! Zinedine Soualem turns 69 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on April 17, 2026

The iconic and legendary actor turns 69 on Friday, Apr. 17, 2026.

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Zinedine Soualem is celebrating his 69th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Zinedine Soualem (Nothing to Declare, Crossed Tracks, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 69th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Soualem, a cultural icon

Born in Thiers on April 17, 1957, Zinedine Soualem's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Soualem's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Zinedine hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Zinedine Soualem as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 69.

Happy Birthday, Zinedine, you're the best!