Jamel Debbouze, born June 11, 1975 in Paris (Barbès), is one of the most popular and endearing figures in French entertainment. Raised in Trappes (Yvelines), he started out in local one-man shows before conquering Paris with humor bursting with energy, generosity and self-mockery.
He rose to fame in the TV series H (Canal+, 1998-2002), then racked up film successes — Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain (2001), Indigènes (2006), Hors-la-loi (2010) — while keeping up an intense stage career. His show Jamel 100% Debbouze (2001) was a triumph, followed by Tout sur Jamel (2003).
He founded the Jamel Comedy Club in 2006, revealing an entire generation of new comic talent from working-class neighborhoods. The club, which became a flagship TV show on Canal+, launched the careers of dozens of now-renowned comedians. Jamel Debbouze embodies a popular, warm humor deeply rooted in French reality.


Jamel Debbouze founded the Jamel Comedy Club, through which he revealed dozens of talents, including Kev Adams, Waly Dia, Thomas Ngijol and Claudia Tagbo. In film, he has worked alongside Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Rachid Bouchareb and many French and international stars.
Jamel Debbouze maintains a strong stage and media presence. He regularly hosts special Jamel Comedy Club nights in France’s biggest venues and is preparing a new show eagerly awaited by his millions of fans. He is one of the most sought-after headliners for prestige galas.
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