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Daniel Auteuil was born on 24 January 1950 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He is an actor and director, known for Caché (2005), Jean de Florette (1986) and Girl on the Bridge (1999). He has been married to Aude Ambroggi since 22 July 2006. They have one child. He was previously married to Emmanuelle Béart and Anne Jousset.

Shirine Boutella was born on 22 August 1990 in Algiers, Algeria. She is an actress, known for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Lupin (2021) and Pamela Rose, la série (2023).

Françoise Fabian was born on 10 May 1933 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. She is an actress and writer, known for My Night at Maud's (1969), Belle de Jour (1967) and Happy New Year (1973). She was previously married to Marcel Bozzuffi and Jacques Becker.

Thelma Schoonmaker was born on 3 January 1940 in Algiers, Algeria. She is an editor and producer, known for The Departed (2006), The Irishman (2019) and Raging Bull (1980). She was previously married to Michael Powell.

Jobert was born in 1940 in Algeria. She studied drama and fine art in Paris, made her acting debut on the stage in 1963 and secured her first film role in Louis Malle's The Thief of Paris (1967) in 1966. Her big break came with her casting as "Elisabeth" in Jean-Luc Godard's Masculine Feminine (1966), in which she performed alongside Brigitte Bardot and Jean-Pierre Léaud, and other high profile roles in star-studded casts followed. She gave a particularly powerful performance in Maurice Pialat's 1971 production, We Won't Grow Old Together (1972). Roles became rarer in the 1980s and Jobert increased her television and radio work by way of compensation.

Tony Gatlif was born on 10 September 1948 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He was a director and writer, known for Vengo (2000), Freedom (2009) and The Crazy Stranger (1997). He died on 2 September 2026 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

Ben Youcef is an avid traveler, sports enthusiast (semi-pro tennis player) and international history buff with expertise in cultures, religions, architecture and landmarks. Born in Algiers, Algeria, raised in Saudi Arabia, & educated in London, he is an Actor and Activist, discovered by Steven Spielberg in Munich. As a theater trained actor, Youcef has worked in stage, television, and film and was a top model in NYC for Gucci, Armani, Donna Karan, Hugo Boss, H&M and more. Upon moving to LA, he worked as guest leads on Law & Order, CSI: NY, NCIS: LA and Chicago P.D. Co-starring in From The Rough, opposite Taraji P. Henson and the late Michael Clark Duncan, Youcef won Best Actor at the prestigious London International Film Festival. The son of a diplomat, he speaks several languages. Fluent in Arabic, Youcef is the go-to consultant and voice-over expert for all five Arabic dialects in major film and television productions and the lead voice in Call of Duty, Medal of Honor and X-Men: Apocalypse. Steven Spielberg encouraged Youcef to volunteer as part of a non-profit Abrahamic Inter-Faith group of Jews/Christians/Muslims in Los Angeles. Youcef's "Call to Prayer" became a worldwide viral sensation with over 20 million views on YouTube & NPR. Oscar-Winning composer, Philip Glass, requested Youcef to join him at the Hollywood Bowl to perform the Call to Prayer in "Powaqqatsi" in front of 18,000 guests, with the Los Angeles Times Review calling his performance "uniquely moving and important." A global media darling, the The International Press praised Youcef for his ability to "captivate people with his extraordinary charisma and talent." His popularity stems from his generous spirit and punchy personality, always make him a fan favorite. In February 2023 Youcef wrapped Lonely Planet for Netflix acting opposite Liam Hemsworth and the Oscar-Winner Laura Dern. Additionally, he finished famed Director and Academy Award nominee, Chris Weitz's new project They Listen.

Ogy (rhymes with Hoagie like the sandwich) was born in a small village in Algeria to an Algerian mother and an American father. Rumor has it that she was named after Yogi Bear because her mother was watching TV and decided that if Yogi was the male, then Ogy must be the female. The family left Algeria when she was young and came to America where she acted in her first school play, Dr. DooLittle and was hooked. Her parents got divorced when she was 6, and her mother moved them from Connecticut to South Carolina where she continued to act in theater and graduated with honors from from Dorman High in Spartanburg, SC. After high school, Ogy received multiple scholarships and financial aid so that she could attend college, including the National Endowment for the Arts and went on to study Architecture (a 5 year program) at the Rhode Island School of Design. While at RISD, she was accepted into the European Honors Program for her senior year, where she studied abroad in Rome, Italy for a year. She interned with an Architecture firm there as well as performed at the Teatro Colosseo. Upon completing her fifth year of Architecture, she received her Bachelor of Art and Bachelor of Architecture. Ogy practiced Architecture for a brief period in San Francisco, but once again was called to act in Los Angeles when her director from Italy encouraged her to move to LA and pursue her dreams of acting. Her first movie, "She's no Angel" starring Tracy Gold, Taft Hartley'd her allowing her to instantly become a member of SAG-Aftra. She has gone on to work on such notable projects as How I Met Your Mother, House MD, Lucifer, 13 Reasons Why, and in the last few years, Hacks, CSI Vegas, Matlock, Shrinking and multiple Paramount films including "The Image of You" and "Stranger in my Home".

Louis Mercier was born on 7 March 1901 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He was an actor, known for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Bulldog Drummond's Bride (1939) and Jewels of Brandenburg (1947). He was married to Ann Helen Doran. He died on 25 March 1993 in Pasadena, California, USA.

Guy Gilles was born on 25 August 1938 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He was a director and writer, known for Absences répétées (1972), Le clair de terre (1970) and Au pan coupé (1967). He died on 3 February 1996 in Paris, France.

Roger Hanin was born on 20 October 1925 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He was an actor and writer, known for Navarro (1989), Hell Train (1985) and Rocco and His Brothers (1960). He was married to Christine Gouze-Rénal and Lisette Barucq. He died on 11 February 2015 in Paris, France.

Pierre Cosso was born on 24 September 1961 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He is an actor and composer, known for An American Werewolf in Paris (1997), La romana (1988) and Windsurf - Il vento nelle mani (1984).

Elizabeth Teissier was born on 6 January 1938 in Algiers, France [now Algeria]. She is an actress and writer, known for Castle Keep (1969), The Blood Rose (1970) and Christa (1971). She has been married to Gerhard Hynek since 4 November 2011. She was previously married to André Teissier du Cros.

Alexandre Arcady was born on 17 March 1947 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He is a producer and writer, known for 24 Days (2014), Le petit blond de la casbah (2023) and What the Day Owes the Night (2012).

Daniel Mesguich was born on 15 July 1952 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He is an actor, known for The Musketeer (2001), The Divorce (2003) and The Beautiful Prisoner (1983).

Jacques Torres was born on 14 June 1959 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He is an actor, known for Sweet Empire (2025), Nailed It! Holiday! (2018) and Wired Magazine: Tech Support (2017). He has been married to Hasty Torres since August 2007. They have one child.

Anne Canovas was born on 25 October 1957 in Algiers, Algeria. She is an actress, known for Eva (2011), Ready to Wear (1994) and The Divorce (2003).

Michel Such was born on 15 August 1944 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Oranges amères (1996), Elli fat mat (1992) and Le gerfaut (1987).

Christiane Jean was born on 18 May 1959 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. She is an actress, known for Faceless (1988), Les Misérables (1982) and The Heart of the Matter (1983).

Merzak Allouache was born on 6 October 1944 in Algiers, Alger, France [now Algeria]. He is a director and writer, known for El taaib (2012), Bab El Oued City (1994) and Mughamarat batal (1979).

Guy Bedos was born on 15 June 1934 in Algiers, Algeria. He was an actor and writer, known for Pardon Mon Affaire (1976), Sweet and Sour (1963) and Pouce! (1971). He was married to Joëlle Bercot, Sophie Daumier and Karen Blanguernon. He died on 28 May 2020 in Paris, France.

Michel Crémadès was born on 23 March 1955 in Kouba, Algiers, Algeria, France. He is an actor and writer, known for Micmacs (2009), The Truth About Charlie (2002) and Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002).

The granddaughter of a famous clown and a member of the Fratellini circus family, Annie Fratellini continued the tradition by being a circus artist herself as of the age of fourteen. Later she became the first female circus clown in France and the founder of the first circus school of the country. Not content to be a big top star, she was also a singer and a stage and movie actress. Of course these activities only came second to her burning passion - circus. Nevertheless she can be remembered on the silver screen for at least two roles, that of Mado Petits Pieds, the waitress in Louis Malle's imaginative illustration of Raymond Queneau's Zazie in the Metro (1960) and of Pierre Étaix's wife (which she was also in real life) in his funnily poetic Le Grand Amour (1969). Sure, in latter film, she has a powerful opponent in the charming person of Nicole Calfan, but guess who wins the game in end!

Jean-Yves d'Angelo was born on 26 June 1959 in Algiers, Algeria. He is a composer and actor, known for Hunting and Gathering (2007), Rewind (1998) and The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985). He has been married to Valérie Kaprisky since 2011.

Abdelaziz Guerda was born on 2 December 1946 in Algiers, Algeria. He was an actor, known for Hassan Taxi (1982), Lotfi (2015) and Morituri (2007). He died on 17 August 2026 in Tipaza, Algeria.