Dhafer L’Abidine Biography: Net Worth, Height, Age, Movies, TV Shows, Age, Spouse, Children

Dhafer L’Abidine, professionally known simply as Dhafer L’Abidine, is a Tunisian actor, director, producer, screenwriter and former professional footballer who has become one of the most recognizable faces in Arab cinema and television.

With leading roles in blockbuster Egyptian series such as El Ragol El Enab, Taht El-Ard and Halawat El-Donia, alongside international projects like the BBC/Netflix drama The Eddy and the film Centenaire, he bridges Middle Eastern and global entertainment with effortless charisma.

Profile

• Full Name: Dhafer L’Abidine
• Stage Name: Dhafer L’Abidine
• Born: 26, November 1972
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Tunis, Tunisia
• Nationality: Tunisian
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Former Professional Footballer
• Height: 1.83 m
• Parents: Mr. Ahmed L’Abidine and Mrs. Aziza L’Abidine
• Siblings: 4
• Spouse: Joanne Farrell
• Children: Yasmine
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Dhafer L’Abidine was born on 26 November 1972 in Tunis, Tunisia, the son of Mr. Ahmed L’Abidine and Mrs. Aziza L’Abidine, whose names he later honoured by founding Aziza & Ahmed Productions.

Raised in a close-knit family of seven children—two sisters and two brothers—he grew up in a middle-class household that valued education and sport.

He initially studied computer science at university in Tunis before a scholarship took him to England.

There, he discovered acting and trained at the prestigious Birmingham School of Acting, graduating with a professional acting diploma in 2002.

L’Abidine holds Tunisian nationality with strong ties to both North African and European cultures.

Career

Dhafer L’Abidine began his career as a professional footballer, playing as a defender for clubs in Tunisia and later in the English lower leagues while studying.

An injury forced him to retire early, but the discipline and teamwork he learned on the pitch shaped his work ethic in entertainment.

After drama school, he landed his first television role in the British series Dream Team (2003–2004), followed by guest appearances in Spooks and The Bill.

Returning to the Arab world, he exploded onto the scene with the 2007 Egyptian series Baad El Farah and cemented his leading-man status in Ramadan hits such as Nesr El-Saeed (2008) and Vertigo (2012).

His film career took off with acclaimed roles in Habbet Loulou (2009), El Hafla (2013) and the international war drama Centenaire (2021), which premiered at the Cairo International Film Festival.

L’Abidine expanded into directing and producing through his own company, co-creating the pan-Arab series Qabeel (2019) and helming episodes of Finding Ola (2022) for Netflix.

His performance as the charming yet tormented nightclub owner in Damien Chazelle’s The Eddy (2020) introduced him to global audiences and earned praise from critics worldwide.

Dhafer L’Abidine commands leading roles in some of the highest-rated Arab productions each year, including El Ragol El Enab (2023), Taht El-Ard (2024) and Halawat El-Donia Season 2 (2024).

He serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Tunisia and uses his platform to advocate for education and refugee rights.

His production house continues to develop original content that blends Arab storytelling with universal themes, while his on-screen presence—marked by intensity, warmth and effortless multilingual delivery—has made him a perennial favourite at regional award ceremonies and a mainstay on Forbes Middle East’s most influential artists lists.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @dhaferlabidine
• Facebook Handle: Dhaferlabidine
• Twitter Handle: @Dhaferlabidine

Personal Life

Dhafer L’Abidine is married to British artist Joanne Farrell, whom he prefers to keep away from the public eye. The couple share one daughter, Yasmine, born in the mid-2010s.

Despite constant travel between Tunis, Cairo, London and Los Angeles, he prioritises family time and has spoken openly about balancing fame with fatherhood.

Filmography

• Habbet Loulou (2009)
• El Hafla (2013)
• Born in Beirut (2018)
• Centenaire (2021)
• A Nose and Three Eyes (2024)

Television

• Dream Team (2003–2004)
• Baad El Farah (2007)
• Nesr El-Saeed (2008)
• Vertigo (2012)
• El Ragol El Enab (2023)
• Taht El-Ard (2024)
• Halawat El-Donia (2022–2024)
• The Eddy (2020)
• Finding Ola (2022) – also director

Net Worth

Dhafer L’Abidine has an estimated net worth of $4 million. His income streams include high-value lead roles in Egyptian and Tunisian Ramadan series, international Netflix and BBC contracts, brand endorsements across the Middle East, and revenue from Aziza & Ahmed Productions. His Instagram alone generates between $260,000 and $356,000 annually through sponsored content.