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Walid Shahalami

Walid Shahalami

About me

Walid Shahalami is a trilingual French-Dari-English actor with a striking profile that blends precision, intensity, and deep cultural grounding.

Recently seen in KABOUL (France Télévisions / Mediawan) as Ainullah — a standout role performed in both Dari and English alongside Eric Dane (Euphoria, Grey's Anatomy) and Shervin Anelabi (Téhéran)— Walid has demonstrated his ability to embody complex and commanding characters.

He also appeared in The Covenant by Guy Ritchie (with Jake Gyllenhaal), and in Novembre by Cédric Jimenez (with Jean Dujardin), portraying Abaaoud, the orchestrator of the 2015 Paris attacks.

With over a decade of stage experience as a musical performer, he brings a strong presence and sharp emotional accuracy to every role.

He thrives in ambitious international, auteur-driven or genre projects, always seeking strong characters and bold cinematic visions.

Information

Acting age
31-43 years
Year of birth
1982 (43 years)
Place of birth
Orléans
Height (cm)
175
Weight (in kg)
65
Eye color
dark brown
Hair color
black
Hair length
Medium
Ethnicity and heritage
Middle Eastern or North African
Stature
athletic / muscular, slim
Place of residence
Villejuif (FR), Paris (FR)
Housing options
Tours (FR), Marseille (FR), Orléans (FR)
Nationality
French
Languages
Afghan(native)French(native)Persian (Farsi/Dari)(native)EnglishGermanSpanish
Accents
FrenchAmericanArabicEnglishPersian (Farsi/Dari)
Instruments
GuitarSaxophone
Sport
Martial arts
Main profession
Actor
Singing
BluesChansonHip HopOpera singingRapReggaeRockOriental
Special skills
EntertainerSinger-songwriterStudio musician
Pitch
Alto
Driver's licenses
B - Car

Credits

Professional background

Formé à la performance scénique, en tant que chanteur durant 15 ans. Puis passé en tant que comédien durant 3 ans pour un show immersif. Depuis pratique du théâtre et de l' "acting" au niveau professionnel.

Other professional training

2023
LE LIBRE ACTEUR NIVEAU 2
2022
LE LIBRE ACTEUR
2018 – 2021
FORMATION LE MANOIR DE PARIS
2021
LA COMEDIE DANS TOUS SES ETAT

Film

2022
THE COVENENT (Feature film)
Kalan Guy Ritchie Producer: Gut Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, Jenna Cavelle Distribution: United artists, Amazon studios Casting Director: Lucie Lenox Written by: Guy Ritchie, Robert Ham, Ivan Atkinson, Marn Davies, Jenna Cavelle
2021
NOVEMBRE (Feature film)
Abdelhamid ABAAOUD Cédric Jimenez Producer: RECIFILM, CHI-FOU-MI PRODUCTION, U MEDIA Distribution: STUDIO CANAL Casting Director: Jean Toussaint Written by: Olivier Demangel

Television

2025
KABOUL (Mini series)
Ainullah (SUP) Kasia Adamik et Olga Chajdas Producer: Cinétévé /2425Films Distribution: MEDIAWANN Casting Director: Mathilde Snoodgrass Written by: Thomas Finkelkraut & Olivier Demangel
2023
LE HORLA
L' épicier (GR) Marion Desseigne-Ravel Producer: Iris Strauss Distribution: ARTE Casting Director: Olivier Fox, Olivier de Plas, Marion Desseigne-Ravel
2023
66-5 (TV series)
Traducteur afghan (GR) Keren BEN RAFAEL Distribution: CANAL + Casting Director: Bastien Beltrami Written by: Anne Landois