Known for
Biography
Kad Merad is a French director and actor born on 27 March 1964 in Sidi Bel Abbès. He is known for 22 Bullets (2010) and Brillantissime (2018).
Career
He appears in La cavale des fous (1993), the earliest title among his listed credits. The Chorus (2004) and Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis (2008) are among his 2000s credits. In the 2010s, he appeared in Supercondriaque (2014) and Alibi.com (2017). The 2020s brought The Big Hit (2020) and Life for Real (2023, as Louis).
He has 67 films and 2 TV series on record from 1993 to 2026. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (17), followed by action (2). A Family of Bastards (2026) is the newest entry in his credits. The records also name him as director on 3 titles, including Marseille, and writer on 3 titles, including A Ticket to Space.
Marina Foïs appears in five of his listed titles, including Mais qui a tué Pamela Rose? (2003) and Essaye-moi (2006). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Élie Semoun (four titles) and Jérôme Commandeur (three titles). Olivier Baroux directed two of his titles on record, among them The Italian (2010) and Les Tuche (2011).
Recognition
His awards include the César Award for Best Supporting Actor (2007) for I'm Fine, Don't Worry. His other honours include the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2009).
Personal life
He is married to Julia Vignali.
Filmography
69 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A Family of Bastards | Djilali | Film |
| 2025 | Popemobile | Film | |
| 2024 | Christmas Balls | Film | |
| 2024 | Finalement | Film | |
| 2024 | Last Breath | Film | |
| 2023 | Life for Real | Louis | Film |
| 2022 | Distinguished Citizen | Samir Amin | Film |
| 2022 | L'année du requin | Film | |
| 2020 | The Big Hit | Film | |
| 2019 | La Part du soupçon | Film | |
| 2018 | Brillantissime | Film | |
| 2018 | Kings for a Day | Film | |
| 2018 | Le gendre de ma vie | Film | |
| 2018 | Looking for Teddy | Film | |
| 2017 | Alibi.com | Film |
Show all 69 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Orchestra Class | Film | |
| 2016– | Baron noir | TV series | |
| 2016 | La folle histoire de Max et Léon | Film | |
| 2016 | Marseille | Director | Film |
| 2015 | Bis | Film | |
| 2015 | Disparue en hiver | Film | |
| 2015 | The Parisian Bitch, Princess of Hearts | Film | |
| 2015 | We Were Young | Film | |
| 2014 | Nicholas on Holiday | Film | |
| 2014 | On a marché sur Bangkok | Serge Renart | Film |
| 2014 | Supercondriaque | Film | |
| 2013 | Des gens qui s'embrassent | Film | |
| 2013 | The Big Bad Wolf | Film | |
| 2012 | F.B.I. Frog Butthead Investigators | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2012 | JC comme Jésus Christ | Film | |
| 2012 | Superstar | Film | |
| 2011 | Les Tuche | Film | |
| 2011 | Monsieur Papa | Director | Film |
| 2011 | The Well-Digger's Daughter | Film | |
| 2011 | War of the Buttons | Film | |
| 2010 | 22 Bullets | Film | |
| 2010 | Protéger & servir | Film | |
| 2010 | The Italian | Film | |
| 2009 | Le Petit Nicolas | Film | |
| 2009 | R.T.T. | Film | |
| 2009 | Safari | Film | |
| 2008 | Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis | Film | |
| 2008 | Modern Love | Film | |
| 2008 | My Stars | Film | |
| 2008 | Paris 36 | Film | |
| 2007 | Ce soir, je dors chez toi | Film | |
| 2007 | Je crois que je l'aime | Film | |
| 2007 | La tête de maman | Film | |
| 2007 | Pur Week-End | Film | |
| 2006 | A Ticket to Space | Writer | Film |
| 2006 | Beyond the Ocean | Film | |
| 2006 | Essaye-moi | Film | |
| 2006 | I'm Fine, Don't Worry | Film | |
| 2006 | J'invente rien | Film | |
| 2006 | Les irréductibles | Film | |
| 2005 | Iznogoud | Film | |
| 2004 | Les Dalton | Film | |
| 2004 | The Chorus | Film | |
| 2003 | Don't Worry, Be Happy | Film | |
| 2003 | Le pharmacien de garde | Film | |
| 2003 | Mais qui a tué Pamela Rose? | Writer | Film |
| 2003 | The Car Keys | Film | |
| 2003 | The Dope | Film | |
| 2002 | Bloody Christmas | Film | |
| 2001 | La stratégie de l'échec | Film | |
| 2001 | The High Life | Film | |
| 2000 | Sur un air d'autoroute | Film | |
| 1993 | La cavale des fous | Film | |
| The Countess of Monte Cristo | TV series |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Won | |
| 2007 | César Award for Best Supporting Actor | I'm Fine, Don't Worry | Won |
Kad Merad on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 160K @merad.kad
- Engagement rate
- 1.54% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 2,433
- Average comments
- 35 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kad Merad?
Kad Merad is 62 years old, born on 27 March 1964 in Sidi Bel Abbès.
What is Kad Merad known for?
Kad Merad is known for 22 Bullets (2010) and Brillantissime (2018).
What is Kad Merad’s nationality?
Kad Merad is French, born in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Who is Kad Merad married to?
Kad Merad is married to Julia Vignali.
Has Kad Merad won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2009).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q983159), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Symac · CC BY-SA 2.0
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