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Chems Dahmani (born 16 June 1986) is a French actor.

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  • 2008: Duval et Moretti "Compte à rebours" Directed by Dennis Berry
  • 2007: L'embrasement Directed by Philippe Triboit
  • 2006: Madame la Proviseure "Chacun Sa Chance" Directed by Philippe Berenger
  • 2005: Sabah Directed by Farid Lozès
  • 2004: L’évangile Selon Aimé Directed by André Chandelle
  • 2002: Brigade des Mineurs "Tacle Gagnant" Directed by Miguel Courtois
  • 2002: Jim la nuit Directed by Bruno Nuytten
  • 2001: Commissaire Moulin "Le Petit Bonhomme" Directed by Gérard Marx
  • 2000: Police District "Liaison Interdite" Directed by Jean Teddy Philippe
  • 2000: Le Combat de Julia Directed by Didier Bivel
  • 1999: Le Bahut "Le Testament d’un Professeur" Directed by Arnaud Selignac
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Chems Dahmani is a French actor known for his supporting roles in horror, action, and thriller films, including the horror feature Frontier(s) (2007), the John Travolta-led action thriller From Paris with Love (2010), and the horror anthology The ABCs of Death (2012). Born on June 16, 1986, in Paris, France, he began his career in the early 2000s with appearances in French productions and has since worked across independent cinema and international co-productions. Dahmani's filmography highlights include roles in the thriller Point Blank (2010) as a hospital aide, The Assault (2010) as Mustapha, and earlier work in Dans les cordes (2007) and Des poupées et des anges (2008), often portraying characters in tense or genre-driven narratives. He has also made guest appearances on French television series such as Mes amis, mes amours, mes emmerdes and Les bleus: premiers pas dans la police. His work primarily dates to the 2000s and early 2010s, reflecting contributions to both French-language cinema and English-language projects.

Early life

Early life and background

Chems Dahmani was born on June 16, 1986, in Paris, France. He is a French actor sometimes credited under the alternate name Chems Eddine Dahmani. Limited public information is available regarding his early personal background or family origins.

Acting career

Early career (2006)

Chems Dahmani began his acting career in French television. His first documented role came in 2006 with a guest appearance in the series Madame le proviseur, where he portrayed Habib Touati in one episode. This marked his entry into episodic television, a common starting point for young French actors in drama and procedural formats. No other television or short film credits are listed for him prior to 2006 in major databases. He transitioned to more prominent roles in cinema starting in 2007.

Breakthrough in French cinema (2007–2008)

In 2007, Chems Dahmani transitioned to feature films with roles in French productions. He portrayed Jamel in the drama Dans les cordes, directed by Magaly Richard-Serrano. That same year, he played Farid in the horror film Frontier(s), directed by Xavier Gens. Farid is a member of the group of young friends who rob a store and seek refuge at a remote inn, contributing to the film's survival horror narrative. He also appeared in the TV movie L'embrasement (as Chems Eddine Dahmani). In 2008, Dahmani appeared uncredited as Sophiane in the comedy-drama Des poupées et des anges, directed by Nora Hamdi. He also guest-starred as Yaziz in one episode of the television series Duval et Moretti.

International exposure and later roles (2009–2012)

In the period from 2009 to 2012, Chems Dahmani appeared in both French and international projects. In 2009, he portrayed Xavier in 4 episodes of the television series Mes amis, mes amours, mes emmerdes. His most prominent role during this time came in the Hollywood action thriller From Paris with Love (2010), where he portrayed Rashid in a minor capacity alongside star John Travolta (as Chems Eddine Dahmani). This marked his first notable entry into English-language cinema. Also in 2010, Dahmani featured in several French-language projects, including the thriller Point Blank (À bout portant) as an aide-soignant, the drama The Assault (L'Assaut) as Mustapha, the film Top Floor Left Wing, and an episode of the television series Les bleus: premiers pas dans la police as Diaz. He additionally played Yacine in the short film Wild Africa Chronicle that year. Dahmani's final credits arrived in 2012, including a role as a bad guy in the "X is for XXL" segment of the international anthology horror film The ABCs of Death, directed by Xavier Gens—a recurring collaborator following their earlier work together. He also appeared as Tony in the short film Fatum. Many of these later appearances involved limited screen time and supporting parts, with no major awards or widespread recognition attached to them. No verified acting credits or professional activity have been recorded for Dahmani since 2012.

Filmography

Feature films

Chems Dahmani made his feature film debut in 2007 with the role of Farid in the horror film Frontier(s). In 2007, he also appeared as Jamel in Dans les cordes. In 2008, he appeared as Sophiane in Des poupées et des anges, though uncredited. In 2010, he played Rashid in From Paris with Love, credited as Chems Eddine Dahmani, and also took the role of Aide-soignant in Point Blank. He portrayed Mustapha in The Assault the same year. His credits continued in 2012 with a role as A Bad Guy in the segment "X is for XXL" of the horror anthology The ABCs of Death.

Short films and other media

Chems Dahmani has appeared in several short films and other media, particularly during the early phase of his career and in projects outside his primary work in feature films and television. His short film credits include Les tiqueurs (1998) , La fourmi amoureuse (2002) , Sabah (2005), Wild Africa Chronicle (2010) as Yacine , Fatum (2012) as Tony , and A Consommer Avec Modération (2011). He has also featured in music videos Du ferme (2009) and J'regarde En l'Air (2012). His voice and dubbing credits encompass Les Lascars (1998), Wassup Rockers (2008), and L'Algérie Des Chimères (2000). Additional work includes the theater production Lettres d'Algérie (2000) and a TV advertisement (2005). These credits illustrate his versatility across formats beyond his main acting roles in features and television.

Television appearances

Chems Dahmani has appeared in various French television series and TV movies, predominantly in guest or minor roles across police procedurals, dramas, and other formats during the late 1990s and 2000s. These appearances formed part of his early acting work alongside short films. His television credits began with Le Bahut in 1999, followed by Police District in 2000, Commissaire Moulin in 2001, Brigade des mineurs in 2002, and Jim la nuit in 2002. He later appeared in L’évangile Selon Aimé in 2004 and Madame le proviseur in 2006. Subsequent roles included L'embrasement in 2007 and Duval et Moretti in 2008. In 2009, Dahmani had a recurring role as Xavier in four episodes of Mes amis, mes amours, mes emmerdes. His television work concluded in 2010 with a guest appearance as Diaz in one episode of Les bleus and a role in Top Floor Left Wing. These episodic credits reflect his concentration in French television during the formative years of his career.
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