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Elyas M'Barek

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Elyas M'Barek
When Smilla's young neighbor Isaiah tragically dies after falling from the roof, the police quickly dismiss his death as an accident. Determined to uncover the truth, Smilla embarks on her own investigation.
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Elyas M'Barek is an Austrian actor based in Germany, recognized for his roles in the comedy television series "Türkisch für Anfänger" and the 2013 film "Fack ju Göhte." Born in Munich to a Tunisian father and Austrian mother, he holds Austrian citizenship. M'Barek's career includes performances in films like "The Wave" (2008) and "Who Am I" (2014). He is fluent in German, Arabic, French, and English, which has contributed to his international appeal. Beyond acting, M'Barek is involved in philanthropic efforts and environmental conservation.
BornMay 29, 1982
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BornMay 29, 1982
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    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Known for

    Karoline Herfurth and Elyas M'Barek in Suck Me Shakespeer (2013)
    Suck Me Shakespeer
    6.9
    • Zeki Müller
    • 2013
    Antoine Monot, Hannah Herzsprung, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Tom Schilling, and Elyas M'Barek in Who Am I (2014)
    Who Am I
    7.4
    • Max
    • 2014
    The Wave (2008)
    The Wave
    7.6
    • Sinan
    • 2008
    The Physician (2013)
    The Physician
    7.2
    • Karim
    • 2013

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Smilla's Sense of Snow
      • Rahid Youseffi
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2025
    • Virginia Woolf's Night & Day
      • Ralph Denham
      • Post-production
    • Smilla's Sense of Snow (2025)
      Smilla's Sense of Snow
      5.0
      TV Series
      • Rahid Youseffi
      • 2025
    • Jan Josef Liefers in Alter weißer Mann (2024)
      Alter weißer Mann
      6.2
      • 2024
    • Jella Haase and Gizem Emre in Chantal in Fairyland (2024)
      Chantal in Fairyland
      4.6
      • Zeki Müller
      • 2024
    • Die Carolin Kebekus Show (2020)
      Die Carolin Kebekus Show
      4.5
      TV Series
      • 2022
    • Elyas M'Barek and Jonas Nay in A Thousand Lines (2022)
      A Thousand Lines
      6.3
      • Romero
      • 2022
    • Elyas M'Barek and Lucie Heinze in Liebesdings (2022)
      Liebesdings
      4.1
      • Marvin Bosch
      • 2022
    • Lavinia Wilson and Elyas M'Barek in What We Wanted (2020)
      What We Wanted
      5.9
      • Niklas
      • 2020
    • Frederick Lau, Elyas M'Barek, and Palina Rojinski in Nightlife (2020)
      Nightlife
      5.7
      • Milo
      • 2020
    • Karoline Herfurth, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Jessica Schwarz, Frederick Lau, Elyas M'Barek, Florian David Fitz, and Jella Haase in The Perfect Secret (2019)
      The Perfect Secret
      6.6
      • Leo
      • 2019
    • Elyas M'Barek in The Collini Case (2019)
      The Collini Case
      7.3
      • Caspar Leinen
      • 2019
    • Elyas M'Barek and Philip Schwarz in This Crazy Heart (2017)
      This Crazy Heart
      6.9
      • Lenny Reinhard
      • 2017
    • Uschi Glas, Katja Riemann, Elyas M'Barek, Sandra Hüller, Max von der Groeben, Jella Haase, and Gizem Emre in Suck Me Shakespeer 3 (2017)
      Suck Me Shakespeer 3
      5.4
      • Zeki Müller
      • 2017
    • Sky du Mont, Michael Herbig, Rick Kavanian, Alexander Schubert, Christian Tramitz, Robert Alan Packard, Rahul Chakraborty, Ivanka Brekalo, and Cornelia Ivancan in Bullyparade: The Movie (2017)
      Bullyparade: The Movie
      4.9
      • Indian (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Senta Berger, Heiner Lauterbach, Elyas M'Barek, Florian David Fitz, Palina Rojinski, and Eric Kabongo in Welcome to Germany (2016)
      Welcome to Germany
      6.2
      • Dr. Tarek Berger
      • 2016
    • Elyas M'Barek in Suck Me Shakespeer 2 (2015)
      Suck Me Shakespeer 2
      5.9
      • Zeki Müller
      • 2015

    Soundtrack

    • Elyas M'Barek and Philip Schwarz in This Crazy Heart (2017)
      This Crazy Heart
      6.9
      • performer: "Ich wollte nie erwachsen sein (Nessaja)" (reprise)
      • 2017
    • Josefine Preuß and Elyas M'Barek in Turkish for Beginners (2012)
      Turkish for Beginners
      5.8
      • performer: "Nutten am Pool"
      • 2012
    • Offroad (2012)
      Offroad
      5.2
      • performer: "Aïcha"
      • 2012
    • Matthias Schweighöfer in What a Man (2011)
      What a Man
      5.5
      • performer: "1000 und 1 Nacht (Zomm!)"
      • 2011
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    • Alternative name
      • Elyas M'barek
    • Height
      • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
    • Born
      • May 29, 1982
      • Munich, Bavaria, Germany
    • Spouse
      • Jessica M'BarekSeptember 10, 2022 - present
    • Other works
      Radioplay Das perfekte Geheimnis - Voice

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male
    • Race / Ethnicity
      • Middle Eastern / North African

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      Is of Austrian-Tunisian descent.

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