Sayyid El Alami Biography: Movies, Height, Parents, TV Series, Age, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Siblings, Awards

Sayyid El Alami is a French-Moroccan actor who has quickly risen to prominence with his compelling performances in film and television.

Known for his roles in the Netflix series Messiah and the French miniseries Oussekine, he brings depth and authenticity to his characters.

Profile

• Full Name: Sayyid El Alami
• Stage Name: Sayyid El Alami
• Born: 1999
• Age: 27 years old
• Birthplace: Colomiers, Toulouse, France
• Nationality: French (Moroccan descent)
• Occupation: Actor, Filmmaker
• Height: 175 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. El Alami (father), Chafia El Alami (mother)
• Siblings: Five older siblings
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $200,000 to $600,000

Early Life and Education

Sayyid El Alami was born in 1999 in Colomiers, near Toulouse, France, to Moroccan immigrant parents who moved to France in the 1970s. The youngest of six siblings, he credits his mother, Chafia, for sparking his love for cinema. His ethnicity is Moroccan, and his religion is unknown.

Growing up in Toulouse and Perpignan, Sayyid initially dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player, training daily and idolizing players like Franck Ribéry. His parents, valuing education over sports, discouraged this path, emphasizing knowledge over wealth.

At age 12, Sayyid began acting classes at the Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture in his neighborhood. After earning his baccalauréat, he moved to Paris and joined 1000 Visages, an organization founded by actress Houda Benyamina to make the film industry more accessible.

Career

Sayyid began acting in 2017 with short films like Basses (2018), selected for Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, and Pas si loin. His feature film debut was a minor role in Mr. Know-It-All (2018). In 2019, he played Pablo in Bertrand Bonello’s Zombi Child, gaining early recognition. His breakthrough came in 2020 as Jibril Medina, a Palestinian refugee, in Netflix’s Messiah, a role that showcased his ability to speak English, French, and Arabic.

In 2021, he starred as Sami in Une si longue nuit (TF1), a French adaptation of Criminal Justice, and appeared in Les engloutis and Baptiste (Season 2). In 2022, he played the titular role in Oussekine, a Disney+ miniseries about the 1986 murder of student Malik Oussekine, earning praise for his modern and politically aware performance.

That year, he also appeared in The Pilot and Narvalo (Canal+). In 2023, he had a supporting role in The Book of Wonders. In 2024, he starred as Hacine in And Their Children After Them, which premiered at Venice, and in Block Pass, shown at Cannes’ Critics’ Week. He’s also working on a documentary about Cavaillon with his friend Samir.

Awards & Nominations

• Lumières Award for Best Male Revelation (2024) – Nominated for And Their Children After Them
• Unifrance 10 Talents to Watch (2025) – Named one of 10 new French talents

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @sayyid_el_alami

Personal Life

Sayyid El Alami, 26, is single and has no children. Standing at 175 cm, he lives in Paris and is close to his best friend, Samir. He’s passionate about soccer, cinema, and social change, often reflecting on equality and ecology.

Sayyid speaks English, French, and Arabic fluently and enjoys series like Breaking Bad, Euphoria, and Succession, which helped him improve his English. He’s proud of his Moroccan heritage and credits his parents’ sacrifices for his drive to succeed.

Net Worth

Sayyid El Alami’s estimated net worth is between $200,000 and $600,000. His income comes from acting in films and TV series such as Messiah, Oussekine, and And Their Children After Them, as well as from his documentary work. His rising profile in French and international projects boosts his earnings.

Filmography

• Mr. Know-It-All (2018) – Shérif (Minor Role)
• Basses (2018, Short Film) – Actor
• Pas si loin (2018, Short Film) – Actor
• Zombi Child (2019) – Pablo
• Les engloutis (2021, Short Film) – Actor
• Life Suits Me Well (2021) – Supporting Role
• The Pilot (2022) – Rayan
• Idiot Fish (2022, Short Film) – Actor
• The Book of Wonders (2023) – Supporting Role
• Block Pass (2024) – Willy
• And Their Children After Them (2024) – Hacine

TV Series:

• Messiah (2020) – Jibril Medina (Main Role)
• Baptiste (2021, Season 2, Episode 1) – Guest Role
• Une si longue nuit (2021) – Sami (Main Role)
• Narvalo (2022, Season 2, Episode 7) – Cédric (Guest Role)
• Oussekine (2022) – Malik Oussekine (Main Role)
• A Gentleman in Moscow (2024) – Supporting Role