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]
Abderrahim Tounsi | |
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| Born | 27 December 1936 Casablanca, French Colony of Morocco |
| Died | 2 January 2023 (aged 86) Casablanca, Morocco |
| Nationality | Moroccan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Comedian |
| Years active | 1960–2016 |
References
edit- ^ "Décès d'Abderrahim Tounsi, dit Abderraouf". Bladi.net (in French). 2 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ Firdaous, Kawtar (2 January 2023). "L'humoriste marocain Abderraouf s'en est allé !". L'Observateur du Maroc (in French). Retrieved 3 January 2023.