Mustapha Zaari (Arabic: مصطفى الزعري; 5 November 1945 – 3 December 2024) was a Moroccan actor and comedian. His career lasted over 50 years.[1]

Mustapha Zaari
Born(1945-11-05)5 November 1945
Died3 December 2024(2024-12-03) (aged 79)
Casablanca, Morocco
NationalityMoroccan
Occupationactor

Life and career

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Zaari was raised by his mother, after his father died when he was three years old. His mother sent him to a theater club.[2]

His career started in the 1960s.[2] During the early part of his career he worked in theater together with many prominent people. His first movie appearance was in Silence, sens interdit (1973) by Abdellah Mesbahi.[1] He also played in the movie The Hyena's Sun (1976) and Chroniques blanches (2009). He known for his comedic roles together with Mustapha Dassoukine. Zaari was honored at multiple national festivals throughout his career.[1]

Zaari died from prostate cancer in Casablanca, on 3 December 2024, at the age of 79.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Moroccan actor Mustapha Zaari, renowned for comedic and dramatic roles, dies at 79". yabiladi. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Faouzi, Adil (3 December 2024). "Moroccan Actor Mustapha Zaari Dies at 79". Morocco World News. Retrieved 3 December 2024.