Personal details
- Birth Date: 1975-02-14
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne, France
- Professions: Actor
Malik Zidi, born on Valentine’s Day back in 1975, hails from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés—not exactly your everyday birthplace for movie stars, but hey, it works for him. The guy’s carved out a pretty unique spot in French cinema, bouncing between indie flicks and bigger productions without breaking much of a sweat. Let’s be real, his role in “Oxygen” (2021) had everyone holding their breath—pun absolutely intended. The dude’s intensity kinda sneaks up on you; you think he’s just another face in the crowd until he delivers a line that makes you pause. He’s not all about the mainstream, though. “Les amitiés maléfiques” back in 2006? Classic Zidi—moody, clever, and just a little bit weird in the best possible way. He slips into complex roles like it’s no big deal, making characters who’d normally feel distant seem oddly relatable. And don’t even get me started on “Linhas de Wellington” (2012). There’s something about the way he moves through a scene—kind of understated, but you can’t look away. Zidi’s got this chameleon vibe, always tweaking his performance to fit the mood, the story, the director’s vision. What’s wild is, he’s never really fallen into the trap of being typecast. One year he’s tangled up in psychological drama, next he’s in historical epics. Basically, Malik Zidi keeps you guessing, which is probably why film buffs keep rooting for him. The guy’s career is a bit of a rollercoaster, but honestly, that’s half the fun.
Back in 2001, European Film Promotion handpicked this actor as one of their Shooting Stars, which basically means they were pegged as the next big thing. Not every year you see someone getting that kind of nod, so it’s a pretty exclusive club. The whole idea behind the Shooting Stars thing is to spotlight up-and-coming talent from across Europe and, let’s be real, it’s got a track record for predicting future A-listers. Just look at some of the past names—lots of them went on to make serious waves in international cinema. That year, getting picked was like a giant neon sign saying, “Hey, pay attention to this one.” It also opened doors, networking-wise, putting them in front of casting directors, producers, and everyone who actually matters when you’re trying to break out. It’s the kind of thing that can kickstart a career—one minute you’re just another hopeful, the next you’re on everyone’s radar, all thanks to a bit of European film magic.
February 14, 1975
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne, France
50 years old