Maïmouna Gueye Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Career

Maïmouna Gueye Fall, known professionally as Maïmouna Gueye, is a Franco-Senegalese actress, author, and theatre director celebrated for her compelling performances in film and stage productions.

She gained international recognition for her role as Mariam in the Sundance award-winning Netflix film Cuties (2020), directed by Maïmouna Doucouré.

Her notable film credits include The Climb (2017), Payoff (2003), and The African Doctor (2016), showcasing her versatility across genres. A passionate advocate for social issues, she co-authored Noire n’est pas mon métier (2018), addressing racial stereotypes in French cinema, cementing her influence in the industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Maïmouna Gueye Fall
• Stage Name: Maïmouna Gueye
• Born: 1970s
• Age: 50s
• Birthplace: Senegal
• Nationality: French, Senegalese
• Occupation: Actress, Author, Theatre Director
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Fall
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Approximately $1 million

Early Life and Education

Maïmouna Gueye Fall was born in the early 1970s in Senegal. Raised by her parents whose names are unknown but can be referred to as, Mr. and Mrs. Fall, details about her siblings remain private.

She enrolled in a conservatory to study acting, laying the groundwork for her career. Her ethnicity is Senegalese heritage, and she practices Islam.

Career

Maïmouna Gueye began her acting career in 1995 with a lead role in a stage adaptation of Sophocles’ Antigone, directed by Haitian writer Gérard Chenet, which marked her entry into theatre. In 2003, she debuted in cinema with a role in Payoff (also known as Gomez & Tavarès), followed by her lead role in Jean-Pierre Mocky’s Touristes? Oh Yes! (2004).

Her early theatre work included the French adaptation of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues (2004), which she performed multiple times, showcasing her stage prowess. Her bold performances earned her recognition in French theatre circles.

Her career gained momentum with roles in films like Bacon on the Side (2010) and The African Doctor (2016), where she portrayed nuanced characters. Her role as Mariam in Cuties (2020), a Netflix film that sparked debate for its portrayal of young girls, brought her global attention, with her performance praised for its emotional depth.

She also appeared in The Climb (2017), The Crusade (2021), and Tropiques Criminels (2023), demonstrating her range across comedy, drama, and social commentary. As a theatre director, she created acclaimed plays like Souvenirs de la dame en noir and Bambi, elle est noire, mais elle est belle, critiquing societal issues.

Currently, Maïmouna Gueye remains a prominent figure in French cinema, with recent roles in Petites mains (2024) and the upcoming Carjackers (2025). Her advocacy for diversity, notably through her contribution to Noire n’est pas mon métier (2018) with the DiasporAct collective, addresses racial inequities in French cinema, earning her respect as a trailblazer.

Her theatre productions continue to explore themes of identity and patriarchy, and her selective approach to roles ensures alignment with her cultural and social values, solidifying her influence in the industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @maimouna.gueye_artiste

Personal Life

Maïmouna Gueye is single, having divorced her French husband shortly after moving to France in 1998 due to racism and stereotypes from his family. She has no children and maintains a private personal life, focusing on her career and advocacy, and she prefers to keep her personal relationships out of the public eye.

Filmography

• Payoff (2003)
• Touristes? Oh Yes! (2004) – Lead role
• Bacon on the Side (2010)
• The African Doctor (2016) – Anne Zattara-Morena
• The Climb (2017) – Evelyne Diakhaté
• Le Flic de Belleville (2018)
• L’Ordre des médecins (2019)
• Cuties (2020) – Mariam
• La Croisade (2021)
• L’Horizon (2022)
• Tropiques Criminels (2023)
• Petites mains (2024)
• Carjackers (2025, upcoming)

Net Worth

Maïmouna Gueye has an estimated net worth of approximately $1 million USD. Her income primarily comes from her acting roles in films like Cuties, The Climb, and The African Doctor, as well as her television appearances in series such as Tropiques Criminels.

Also earns from her theatre productions and contributions to Noire n’est pas mon métier.