Abderrahim Tounsi
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Born27 December 1936
Casablanca, French Colony of Morocco
Died2 January 2023 (aged 86)
Casablanca, Morocco
OccupationsActor
Comedian
Comedian
Yearsactive1960–2016
Abderrahim Tounsi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 December 1936 Casablanca, French Colony of Morocco |
| Died | 2 January 2023 (aged 86) Casablanca, Morocco |
| Occupations | Actor Comedian |
| Years active | 1960–2016 |
Abderrahim Tounsi (Arabic: عبد الرحيم التونسي; 27 December 1936 – 2 January 2023) was a Moroccan actor and comedian. An orphan from Casablanca, he was imprisoned by colonial authorities during the French protectorate. Tounsi discovered his passion for the theatre while in detention. He rose to popularity thanks to the introduction of television to Morocco. He created the character Abderraouf, which became heavily popular in Morocco.[1] The character, which he created in the 1960s, was an embodiment of foolishness.[2]
