Jamel Debbouze was born on June 18, 1975 in Paris, France. He is an actor and writer, known for Asterix and Obelix Meet Cleopatra (2002), Angel-A (2005) and Amélie (2001). He has been married to Mélissa Theuriau since May 7, 2008. They have two children.

Spouse (1) Mélissa Theuriau (7 May 2008 - present) ( 2 children) Léon (3 December 2008) Lila (October 2011)

Trade Mark (1) His right hand is always in his pocket (or hidden) because it is disabled

Debbouze was born in Paris in 1975 to immigrant parents from Taza, Morocco. The family returned to Morocco when he was one year old, but moved back to France in 1979 and eventually settled in Trappes, a western suburb of Paris. He is the eldest of six siblings and holds both, French and Moroccan citizenship.

His brother is Momo Debbouze. He sometimes casts him in his sketches or in his films.

He is working with Gad Elmaleh on a new spectacle based on the Israelian/Palestinian conflict.

He lost his right hand at the age of 15 while playing near the railroad, he got caught by the train, the other boy he was playing with died.

25 June 2004: carried the Olympic flame in Paris.

One son with Melissa Theuriau: Léon (b. December 3, 2008).

Father of a girl named Lila, born on October 2011.

Personal Quotes (1) My success is also a sign that humor and talent are universal, and capable of crossing social divisions - and international borders.

Salary (1) Parlez-moi de la pluie (2008) €750,000