Rabah Loucif
Known For
Acting
Born
1944-01-01 in Chlef, Algeria
Biography
Rabah Loucif (Arabic: رباح لوصيف), born January 1, 1944, in Chlef, Algeria, under the sign of Capricorn, is a French-Algerian actor. Rabah began his theatrical career in Algeria, winning first prize at the Young Algerian Theater Festival and directing various iconic plays such as Caligula, Montserrat, and The Tales of Djeha, actively participating in the development of Algerian theater through numerous national performances. Based in France since 1958, he has established himself on the French-speaking stage—in theater, film, and television—collaborating with great directors such as Chéreau, Perinetti, Beineix, Boisset, and Audiard. Rabah Loucif has also distinguished himself in notable roles on television: he notably plays "Hassan" in the series Diane, femme flic, "Tariq's Father" in La promesse du feu, "Farflaoui" in Julie Lescaut, and "Mohamed Ben Sala" in "Une famille Formidable". His eclectic filmography includes more than sixty roles in film, television, and short films, combining drama, comedy, and politically charged works, including: R.A.S. (1973), The Lifeguard (1979), Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé (1978), Train d’Enfer (1985), Banzaï (1983), Pentimento (1989), Fruits and Vegetables (1994), Honor of the Tribe (1993), and Shock Waves (2007), A Prophet (2009), 37°2 Le Matin (Betty Blue, 1986), Polisse (2011), Mohamed Dubois (2013), Ramdam (2020), etc. Rabah Loucif remains a familiar face to French and Algerian audiences, recognized for his authenticity, versatility, and artistic commitment to poignant human stories, social dramas, and popular comedies.
Most Known For
Capitaine Marleau
as Lyes
Betty Blue
A Prophet
as Malik's Lawyer
Burning Crimes
as Père de Târiq
Beur Blanc Rouge
as Le père de Wassila
Polisse
as Grocery Store Manager
Breaking Through
as Chahid
Banzaï
as Rachid
Nothing to Report
as Supplétif Choukir
Hell Train
as Farid
The Honour of the Tribe
as Le Facteur
Ramdam
as Président
Speakers of the Truth
Le Passager du Tassili
as Policier
Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived
as Kamel
Le Bougnoul
as Omar
This Other Winter
as The old man
Harissa mon amour
as Tahar
L'Enfant Seul
C'est encore loin l'Amérique?
as Ahmed