Gad Elmaleh Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Parents, Height

Gad Elmaleh, is a Moroccan-Canadian stand-up comedian and actor, is celebrated as one of the most prominent entertainers in the French-speaking world, often dubbed the “Seinfeld of France” for his observational humor.

He has achieved fame in France, Morocco, and the United States through his comedy specials and roles in films such as Coco, Priceless, La Doublure, and Midnight in Paris.

His multilingual performances in French, Arabic, and English, combined with his charismatic stage presence, have earned him accolades, including being voted France’s funniest person and receiving knighthoods from the Order of Arts and Letters and the National Order of Quebec.

Profile

• Full Name: Gad Elmaleh
• Stage Name: Gad Elmaleh
• Born: 19 April, 1971
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Casablanca, Morocco
• Nationality: Moroccan-Canadian
• Occupation: Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Singer, Director
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: David Elmaleh and Régine Elmaleh
• Siblings: Arié Elmaleh, Judith Elmaleh
• Spouse: Anne Brochet (m. 2002–2009)
• Children: Noé Elmaleh, Raphaël Elmaleh
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $20 million

Early Life and Education

Gad Elmaleh was born on April 19, 1971, in Casablanca, Morocco, to David Elmaleh, a mime, and Régine Elmaleh. He grew up with his siblings, Arié, an actor and singer, and Judith, an actress and stage director, in a Moroccan Sephardic Jewish family that embraced a mix of cultures, speaking Moroccan Arabic, French, and Hebrew.

Elmaleh attended Georges Bizet School and Lycée Lyautey in Casablanca before moving to Montreal, Canada, in 1988. There, he studied political science at McGill University for a year and worked in radio. In 1992, he relocated to Paris to pursue acting at Cours Florent under Isabelle Nanty. Elmaleh is identified as Jewish but converting to Catholicism in 2022.

Career

Gad Elmaleh began his career in Montreal, performing his first comedy show in 1994 for a small audience, a milestone he later celebrated with a 2024 homecoming show at Montreal’s Centre Bell. After moving to Paris in 1992, he honed his craft at Cours Florent and debuted his one-man show Décalages in 1996, which chronicled his experiences in Montreal and Paris.

His early success came through stage personas like Chouchou and Coco, with his second show, La Vie Normale (1999), solidifying his reputation as a humorist. His initial film role was in Salut cousin! (1996), directed by Merzak Allouache, marking his entry into cinema.

Elmaleh’s career soared with his 2002 film Chouchou, a box-office hit adapted from his stage character, earning him a César Award nomination for Best Actor. His one-man shows, including L’Autre c’est moi (2005) and Papa est en haut (2007), broke records, with the latter selling over one million tickets and running for seven consecutive weeks at Paris’s Olympia theatre.

He ventured into American comedy with his English-language tour Oh My Gad in 2015, appearing at Joe’s Pub in New York, and starred in Netflix’s Huge in France (2019). His collaborations with directors like Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris, 2011) and Steven Spielberg (The Adventures of Tintin, 2011) elevated his international profile.

Currently, Elmaleh remains a dynamic force, performing globally and exploring themes of identity and spirituality in his work. His 2022 film Stay With Us reflects his conversion to Catholicism, featuring his family in autobiographical roles. In 2024, he celebrated 30 years of comedy with his show Lui-Même in Montreal, drawing 10,000 fans.

Despite a 2019 plagiarism controversy, which he addressed by acknowledging minor inspirations, Elmaleh’s influence endures, with recent appearances at the Marrakech International Film Festival and ongoing tours in Europe and North America. His ability to connect across cultures continues to define his legacy.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @gadelmaleh
• Facebook Handle: Gad Elmaleh
• Twitter Handle: @gadelmaleh

Personal Life

Gad Elmaleh was married to French actress Anne Brochet from 2002 to 2009, with whom he has a son, Noé, born in 2000. He later dated Charlotte Casiraghi, granddaughter of Princess Grace of Monaco, from 2011 to 2015, and they have a son, Raphaël, born in 2013.

Currently single, Elmaleh has been open about his spiritual journey, notably his conversion to Catholicism in 2022, which he explored in his film Stay With Us.

Filmography

• Salut cousin! (1996)
• La Vérité si je mens ! 2 (2000)
• Chouchou (2002)
• Olé! (2004)
• La Doublure (The Valet) (2006)
• Priceless (2006)
• Midnight in Paris (2011)
• The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
• Jack and Jill (2011)
• Capital (2013)
• Stay With Us (2022)

Net Worth

Gad Elmaleh has an estimated net worth of approximately $20 million USD. His wealth is derived from his prolific career as a stand-up comedian, actor, and director, with significant earnings from sold-out comedy tours, such as Papa est en haut, and successful films like Coco and Priceless.