Élie Semoun

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.547

Gender

Male

Birthday

16-Oct-1963

Age

(61 years old)

Place of Birth

Paris, France

Also Known As
  • Élie Sémoun
  • Élie Semhoun
  • Elie Semhoun
  • Elie Semoun

Élie Semoun

Biography

Élie Semoun (born Élie Semhoun on 16 October 1963) is a French comedian, actor, director, writer and singer. Élie Semoun was born in France, to a Sephardic Jewish family of Moroccan-Jewish and Algerian-Jewish descent. In 1980 at the age of 17, Semoun wrote two collections of poems and two plays. Beginning in 1988, he had regular appearances on the television series Vivement lundi! on TF1, where he played a horse mounted on rollers. His comedy career began in 1990 with his partner Dieudonné M'bala M'bala, with whom he wrote and performed daring, skits with scathing takes generally taboo subjects such as racism and poverty, often playing up contrasts between himself and his partner in terms of origin, color, and religion. Their first show was held at Café de la Gare in 1991. The duo acquired a certain notoriety in 1992 after several appearances on their fellow comedian Arthur's show Emission Impossible, where they were noticed for their particularly corrosive sketches. They followed this up with one success after another at Le Splendid Theater, Paris's Palais des glaces, and at Casino de Paris. Élie and Dieudonné formed one of the most popular comic duos of the 1990s. In 1997 the duo split due to artistic and financial differences. Élie resented how Dieudonné handled their relations with the media and admitted that he was unhappy that his friend had turned towards film (and that he left to appear in the United States) and antisemitism. Dieudonné managed the financial aspects of their career, and Semoun felt their money was not divided equitably. Breaking out on his own, Semoun continued his success with Petites Annonces d'Élie (which had been at first intended to be a show with Dieudonné) alongside his friend the actor Franck Dubosc. Once again his performance was promoted by his friend on the show Les Enfants de la télé (France) Inspired by actual classified ads recorded by them in a van, the "Petites Annonces d'Élie" (Élie's Classified Ads) are seen through the character of Cyprian, a repulsive looking man searching for a "busty blond". Semoun went back on stage with a one-man show, Élie and Semoun. He supported Bertrand Delanoë during Paris's municipal elections of 2001 and Lionel Jospin during the presidential election of 2002. In 2003, he released an album of French songs called simply "Chansons". In early 2005, he performed in a show (co-authored with Franck Dubosc and Muriel Robin entitled Élie Semoun se prend pour qui? Élie Semoun maintained in the years following his separation with Dieudonné a complex and strained relationship with his former partner. First strained, then reconciled, they have again grown apart during the public controversy aroused by the political stances of Dieudonné. "Some have speculated on the reunion of our duo, but I must tell you that this is clearly out of the question! It's over." In 2012, he declared that "the Dieudonné he knew and the Dieudonné of today appear to him like two completely different people, and he is unable to reconcile them in his mind". ... Source: Article "Élie Semoun" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.


Credits

Riviera Riviera (2006) Character: Romansky
Beautiful and young, Stella is a popular go-go dancer living alone with her mother by the French Riviera. Their lives unravel when a middle-age man becomes obsessed with Stella.
Old School Old School (2000) Character: Frère de Ramzy - Dealer
In this mock documentary, television journalist Christie and her camera crew trace the history and nefarious exploits of the new terrors of the French criminal underworld. The "Old School" Gang are four young men who grew up in the same orphanage; led by Letiole, they affect outlandish mid-'70s fashions and a retro-gangster/neo-blaxploitation persona as they rob, loot, and shoot their way through the seamy underbelly of Paris.
Le Placard Le Placard (2015) Character: François Pignon
François Pignon, an accountant in a condom factory, learns that he is going to be fired. Already overwhelmed by personal problems, he decides to throw himself out the window. He is stopped in his tracks by his next-door neighbor who suggests an unexpected plan to keep his job: pretend to be a homosexual. Assuming that in this age of political correctness, one does not fire a gay man, he manages to convince Pignon to play along while remaining a discreet and shy little man... What will change is the way others look at him. Pignon will thus benefit from an unusual reintegration by coming out of a closet where he had never entered.
Stringer Stringer (1999) Character: Filo
Waiting for a lucky break in the movie business, a young Frenchman works as a stringer in New York.
Camping : histoire d'un succès Camping : histoire d'un succès (2021) Character: Self - Actor
The film "Camping", directed by Fabien Onteniente in 2006, with Franck Dubosc, Gérard Lanvin and Mathilde Seigner, was a popular success. Here is a look back at this adventure, from the filming to its reception by the public. This documentary lifts the veil on the ingredients that have made "Camping" a cult fiction and intergenerational. Franck Dubosc, Mathilde Seigner, Antoine Duléry, Michel Laroque, Elie Semoun, Gérard Jugnot, Claude Brasseur and Mylène Demongeot talk about the behind-the-scenes experience. Close
Ma Famille chérie Ma Famille chérie (2024) Character: N/A
A famous retired opera singer reunites with her children.
La Très Très Grande Classe La Très Très Grande Classe (2022) Character: RAF
After five years enduring horrible work conditions, Sophia finally gets chosen for a long-awaited transfer from her thankless teaching job at a rough middle school. Ecstatic to start a new life teaching at the French Lycée in Barcelona, her hopes are dashed to bits when a well- connected, over-qualified teacher at an upscale Paris school cuts in to take the position. Determined to stand her ground, Sophia and her clever neighbour Mr. Picard join forces to sabotage her competitor’s candidacy.
Les Vacances de Ducobu Les Vacances de Ducobu (2012) Character: Gustave Latouche / Ghislaine Latouche
Ducobu goes on holiday in the south of France.
Tout doit disparaître Tout doit disparaître (1997) Character: Gerard Piche
Robert Millard has based his industrial kingdom - based on all the noise technologies - thanks to his marriage with the wealthy and cantankerous Irene, he blithely cheat for years. However, his last link with his pretty secretary, Eve, is the straw that broke the camel : Irene has indeed hired a detective-photographer, aptly named M.Colle order to have a maximum of incriminating shots. Threatened to divorce and thus to total ruin by his wife, the unfaithful husband should give up and dismiss Eve.
La vie de Michel Muller est plus belle que la vôtre La vie de Michel Muller est plus belle que la vôtre (2005) Character: Elie Semoun
A documentary crew follow a minor TV star with a giant ego in is everyday life.
Les Grandes Bouches Les Grandes Bouches (1999) Character: Fichier
This is a suspense drama about Esther, Lamar, and Zed, three friends who live together. Tired of having financial problems, they decide to hit it big somehow. They visit Armand, a former 'Godfather' who has now retired. They soon realize that, in contrast to their world of easy living with few responsibilities, Armand's world belongs to the underground with its own code of behavior. Their involvement in that world brings them face to face with events they had never imagined before.
Aux abois Aux abois (2005) Character: Paul Duméry
Paul, a former insurer, is struggling to make ends meet. He agrees to meet Sarrebry, a loan shark introduced to him by his friend Daubelle. Paul mortally knocks out the disgusting crook and steals a large sum of money from him.
Astérix aux Jeux olympiques Astérix aux Jeux olympiques (2008) Character: Omega
Astérix and Obélix have to win the Olympic Games in order to help their friend Alafolix marry Princess Irina. Brutus uses every trick in the book to have his own team win the game, and get rid of his father Julius Caesar in the process.
Le Clone Le Clone (1998) Character: Thomas
Thomas is a computer whiz working on a program aimed at curing timidity. The program's host, Leo, is Thomas' alter ego. One night, he decides to see the world for himself and takes over the body of Patrice, the houseworker.
Elie Semoun - Elie annonce Semoun, la suite... Elie Semoun - Elie annonce Semoun, la suite... (2003) Character: Various Characters
After 3 years of absence, here is the sequel! A multitude of old characters revamped (Mikeline, Mr Patello Spanish version, The eh brothers, Rodriguez Father and Piss) and new ones even more crazy (Stéphane Moustachate hair stylist and Gerard the carpet cutter, The barbeque touring club of France).
Si j'étais lui Si j'étais lui (2002) Character: Tristan
A down-on-his-luck architect and his handsome, successful colleague married to the woman they both love, drink a potion given to the former by a black sorcerer, and become each other.
Un village presque parfait! Un village presque parfait! (2014) Character: Denis
"Saint-Loin-la-Mauderne", a tiny village hurt by the financial crisis and the desertification. Its last hope : Start back the Smoked Salmon factory. The only issue : Insurances require a permanent doctor on site. But it s has been 5 years the previous doctor retired without setting a replacement. The whole village,supporting their surly major Germain, will try everything to convince the very Parisian Doctor Maxime Meyer that happiness is only at Saint-Loin-la-Mauderne! This movie is the french remake of the Canadian movie 'la Grande Seduction'
Les Clefs de bagnole Les Clefs de bagnole (2003) Character: Un comédien qui refuse de tourner avec Laurent
Who would think losing car keys could lead us that far ? Be careful, adventure is on every street corner...
Drôles de familles Drôles de familles (2022) Character: Self
When comedians draw on the family to make people laugh, everyone is concerned. This documentary looks at everything that is horrifying or hilarious in the family: from the "new generation" fathers to the dictates of the perfect mother, as well as the taboos of parenthood, unmanageable teenagers, and unbearable mothers-in-law.
Muppets TV Muppets TV (2006) Character: Self - Guest (3)
Muppets TV is a French television series featuring the Muppets, which first broadcast over TF1 on October 29, 2006 and aired its last episode on December 31 of the same year.
Jamel Show Jamel Show (1999) Character: Self
Jamel is given carte blanche at CANAL+ for an hour, the comedian took this opportinity to gather friends and guests for a comedy special to celebrate the end of the millennium.
Ils s'aiment... enfin presque ! Ils s'aiment... enfin presque ! (2022) Character: Philippe
Follows the intertwined stories of five couples and their entourage, living in the same opulent Parisian building, over the four seasons of the year.
Les Démons de Jésus Les Démons de Jésus (1997) Character: Gérard
Set in the late 1960s, a family of Gypsies live in a dilapidated pavilion in the western suburbs of Paris.
Les parasites Les parasites (1999) Character: Brigadier Schmitt
Oulage has it all planned: New Year's eve, at the stroke of midnight, he'll finally kiss Brigitte, the girl he's madly in love with. That'll be the moment, because Brigitte is having a costume party. Oulage has it all planned—except for the fact that Brigitte has also invited a gang of truly parasitical friends: an old girl friend who never leaves Brigitte's side, a manic-depressive police officer, a paranoid psychopath, a cannabis-addict suffering withdrawal pains, a stunning Cuban woman on the prowl for immigration papers, and many others who do everything to ruin Oulage's life.
La Famille Zappon La Famille Zappon (2005) Character: Vivien Kechiche
A French family comments on what's on TV tonight.
Astérix - Le Secret de la potion magique Astérix - Le Secret de la potion magique (2018) Character: Cubitus (voice)
Following a fall during mistletoe picking, Druid Getafix decides that it is time to secure the future of the village. Accompanied by Asterix and Obelix, he undertakes to travel the Gallic world in search of a talented young druid to transmit the Secret of the Magic Potion.
Astérix : Le Domaine des dieux Astérix : Le Domaine des dieux (2014) Character: Cubitus (voice)
In order to wipe out the Gaulish village by any means necessary, Caesar plans to absorb the villagers into Roman culture by having an estate built next to the village to start a new Roman colony.
Deuxième vie Deuxième vie (2000) Character: Steve Michaud
Vansan is 30 years old, but he never learned to make decisions. Whatever it is. Should he marry his girlfriend, should he start a business with his friend, what color should he buy shoes for? Life for him is an eternal dilemma. But one day, fate made a choice for him. Vansan crashes into an advertising post by car and makes a leap in time for 16 years in advance. Now at about forty, he heads a large corporation, is married to a woman with whom he is barely familiar, has a teenage son who is constantly bold to him, and an early-ripened daughter. And he has absolutely no idea what to do with all this. Realizing that he has become everything that he always despised, Vansan is desperate to go back and make the right choice. But can he turn back the clock? ..
Cyprien Cyprien (2009) Character: Cyprien / Jack Price
Thirty-five years old and still a virgin, Cyprien is a shy, awkward young man until he discovers a magic deodorant that will transform him into a gorgeous and irresistible creature.
Que la lumiere soit! Que la lumiere soit! (1998) Character: Dieu le magasinier
God comes to Earth in order to make a film.
Iznogoud Iznogoud (2005) Character: un prince
In Baghdad the Magnificent reigns Haroun al Plassid, who is the Caliph. There also dwells Iznogoud, who wants to be the Caliph. The irascible Grand Vizier hatches plot after plot to remove his ruler and take his place—melting Djinn, invisibility spell, cursed diamond, voodoo doll… But no amount of cunning or obstinacy can make up for sheer, hilariously bad luck.
Émilie Jolie Émilie Jolie (2011) Character: Belzébuth / The Charming Prince (voice)
With the help of the Little Stone, the Hedgehog and the Great Bird, Emilie saves little blue rabbit Gilbert and the fantasy world. Throughout her adventure, she discovers the value of courage, friendship and generosity.
Il était une fois dans l'Oued Il était une fois dans l'Oued (2005) Character: Le maître d'hôtel
In 1988, Johnny Leclerc, the son of a Norman mother and an Alsatian father, lives in a suburban housing estate with his friends. He behaves like a Muslim, observes Ramadan and wears a djelaba. He's even convinced that his name is Abdelbachir and that he was born in a small village in the bled. When his friend Yacine gets into trouble with a local kaid and decides to return to Algeria for the vacations, he smuggles himself into the Sabri family's luggage to fulfill his dream and finally get to know his "roots". As soon as he arrived on the Algerian coast, Johnny felt right at home. But Yacine is opposed to his father, who wants to arrange his marriage.
Neuilly sa mère, sa mère ! Neuilly sa mère, sa mère ! (2018) Character: Tapiro
In 2008, Sami Benboudaoud discovered the hell of Neuilly-sur-Seine. Ten years later, now that everything is for the best for Sami who brilliantly completes his studies of political science, nothing will go for his cousin Charles of Chazelle.
Neuilly sa Mère ! Neuilly sa Mère ! (2009) Character: Huissier
Samy moves from the underdeveloped crime-ridden French suburb to the riches of Neuilly.
Les Enfoirés 1995 - Les Enfoirés à l'Opéra-Comique Les Enfoirés 1995 - Les Enfoirés à l'Opéra-Comique (1995) Character: N/A
Show recorded at the Opéra Comique in Paris on March 6, 1995 for the benefit of the Restos du Coeur.
Bancs publics (Versailles rive droite) Bancs publics (Versailles rive droite) (2009) Character: Womanizer # 2
As she does every morning, Lucie takes advantage of her journey to work to lose herself for a while in the pages of a good book. And as she does every morning, she joins her colleagues at the office with a smile. It's a working day just like any other. Then suddenly all activity in the office stops. All attention is turned towards the window of the opposite building opposite and abanner reading: Man Alone. Is it a hoax? A cry for help? Everyone has his own interpretation, and will try, by any means possible, to discover what lies behind this mysterious message.
15 ans et demi 15 ans et demi (2008) Character: L'automobiliste énervé
The story about the age gap between a scientist father, Philipe Le Tallec, and his newly discovered teen aged daughter, Eglantine.
Les Enfoirés 2023 - Enfoirés un jour, toujours Les Enfoirés 2023 - Enfoirés un jour, toujours (2023) Character: N/A
In January 2023, the Enfoirés performed at La Halle Tony Garnier in Lyon. True to the caused started by Coluche in 1985, forty-seven renowned artists responded, in a festive and warm atmosphere. The Enfoirés are back with the public after two years of absence. Beautiful moments of emotion and laughter are on the agenda.
Charité biz'ness Charité biz'ness (1998) Character: Momo / Masipu
Two friends organize a fake solidarity concert in order to seize the recipe. But their amateurism leads to many misunderstandings.
La Chance de ma vie La Chance de ma vie (2011) Character: Philippe Markus
Julien Monnier has a serious problem. Though he's a brilliant couples counselor, he can't keep a woman in his life for more than two weeks. Indeed, ever since his childhood, Julien jinxes every woman who falls in love with him. But it's not just any small jinx. It's the kind that sends you to the hospital several times a week, that destroys your professional life or that turns your friends into enemies. Julien is strictly speaking a true black cat for women. Joanna Sorini will soon learn this at her expense the day she meets him. A career that's just taking off, a love life that finally seems to be taking a good turn, all that may just change.
Tous Inconnus Tous Inconnus (2022) Character: ("Le Commissariat de Police" segment)
The three "Unknown" are back in this movie where they wake up in a world where they really are unknown! They'll eventually find out that their career, films, sketches & songs do exist but from someone else!
Tous Inconnus Tous Inconnus (2022) Character: ("Maitresses et patients" segment)
The three "Unknown" are back in this movie where they wake up in a world where they really are unknown! They'll eventually find out that their career, films, sketches & songs do exist but from someone else!
Elie Semoun à l'Olympia Elie Semoun à l'Olympia (2002) Character: Self
Show recorded at the Olympia on May 31 and June 1, 2002. List of sketches: - Entrée - La maison de retraite - Laetitia - Kevina - Flash permis à points - Mélanie - Ramirez - Michel - Le questionnaire de sondage (Toufik) - Flash permis à points - Flash permis à points - Le comique - Le trompeur - Blatini (L'enterrement) - Flash permis à points - Dame pipi (Mikeline) - Le chantier de Mr Semoule - Chanson "Emma".
Ice Age: Surviving Sid Ice Age: Surviving Sid (2008) Character: Additional Voices (voice)
Sid the Sloth takes a school of children out on a camping trip from home, only to find that in typical Sid style, he is not a very good guide and the children he takes with him don't have a very good time.
Les Trois Frères Les Trois Frères (1995) Character: Brice, le bras droit de Steven
Three half-brothers are reunited at their mother's funeral. After being told of their inheritance they quickly spend the money, only to find out that they will not receive it after all. The men grow closer while deciding how to proceed.
Ducobu Président ! Ducobu Président ! (2022) Character: Gustave Latouche / Ghislaine Latouche
Ducobu is elected president of the school, much to Léonie and Latouche's despair!
Ducobu 3 Ducobu 3 (2020) Character: Gustave Latouche / Ghislaine Latouche
Back to school for Ducobu, Léonie Gratin and Latouche. But this year, a major rival for Ducobu arrives at school: TGV, the king of cheating 3.0. While the financial situation of Saint-Potache becomes disastrous, the two dunces will have to unite their creativity to win a song contest and save their school.
Elie & Dieudonné - En garde à vue Elie & Dieudonné - En garde à vue (1996) Character: Self
The last show with the two of them together, to relive all the madness of this comedians.
Les Bidochon Les Bidochon (1996) Character: René
Raymond and Robert Bidochon lead a dismal life in a suburban HLM. The change, so hoped for by Raymonde, could come from a reality show, Grand Bonheur, in which they participate.
Le Grand Restaurant : La Guerre de l'étoile Le Grand Restaurant : La Guerre de l'étoile (2022) Character: N/A
For this new year, Pierre, the director of the Grand Restaurant is thinking big to try to get the famous star from the famous Michalon guide! And for that, he settles at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Pierre faces an unscrupulous culinary critic, who will offer him a dubious deal: to dismiss his historic chef in exchange for this famous star. Will the manager of the Grand Restaurant accept?
Classico Classico (2022) Character: Ernest
Sami works in a children's home which is set to be closed. The young man is an enthusiastic stadium usher and has convinced the president of the Olympique de Marseille football club to help them keep it open.
Le Doudou Le Doudou (2018) Character: Gouthard
A father enlists the help of an airport employee on a quest to find his daughter's teddy.
L'Élève Ducobu L'Élève Ducobu (2011) Character: Gustave Latouche / Ghislaine Latouche
Ducoboo is a very inventive dunce and joker, he is very resourceful at finding new ways to copy from his neighbor, to cheat or to defy the teacher's authority.
Soixante Soixante (2019) Character: Self - Comedian
60 comedians in 60 minutes, that's what Kyan Khojandi has to offer tonight.
Ducobu passe au vert Ducobu passe au vert (2024) Character: Gustave Latouche
Ducobu takes a gap year on a environmental project, but he really just wants to skip school!
Rien dans les poches Rien dans les poches (2008) Character: Marco Abitbol
25 years of the life of Marie, a Parisian party girl, first teenager leaving her mother at 17, then short star of the song, and finally mother of a teenage girl, Esther, who flees as she fled her mother.
Allez raconte ! Allez raconte ! (2010) Character: Éric (voice)
Two children, Pierre and Jeanne, register their father into a televised contest of papas storytellers. Terrified, Laurent, the father, will have to redouble his imagination to look good next to his ruthless competitors.
People - Jet set 2 People - Jet set 2 (2004) Character: Cyril Legall
John-John is the best party promoter in Ibiza. He's responsible for the wildest parties ever. A party fixed by John-John is bound to be a success, and everyone will queue to get on the guest list. The former party prince among the jet setters in Paris, Charles de Poulignac, is therefore in no doubt about where he should go in order to revenge his former clients. He flies to Ibiza, where he hopes to make an alliance with John-John, and put an end to life as persona non grata in Paris, and again take his place as the party prince of Paris. Written by HardHouseClubber
Soirée Pyjama Soirée Pyjama (2019) Character: Self - Guest
To celebrate 2019, Barthès & Dedienne are hosting a sleepover with some friends.
Haters Haters (2021) Character: Bertrand
Internet humor star Thomas the Lama gets out of hand in a video. He becomes the target of all haters and his life falls apart. To win back his girlfriend and his audience, he decides to go meet his 10 biggest detractors to see if they can say, face to face, what they write on his page - Each meeting promises to be epic.
Les méchants Les méchants (2021) Character: The presenter of online betting
After stealing a gaming console from migrants, Sébastien tries to sell it to Patrick, a good guy. So far, nothing too serious. But when a rapper straight out of jail, a TV host willing to do anything to go viral and click traffickers get involved... Sébastien and Patrick become France’s most wanted bad guys.
Les Kaïra Les Kaïra (2012) Character: Elie Semoun
3 childhood friends who have never left their hometown in the suburb try to get into porn as a way of earning easy money.
Mon vieux Mon vieux (2023) Character: Elie
The documentary "Mon vieux" (My old man) lifts the veil of fear to discover the complex and delicate world of Alzheimer's disease. A universe where our rationality comes up against the surrealism of an altered brain. Living in another reality also becomes the daily lot of our loved ones. With tenderness, delicacy and respect, "Mon Vieux" plunges into the life of a patient and his caregiver, a father and his son: Paul and Elie Semoun. Elie Semoun spends most of his free time with his father Paul. Elie is a caregiver like any other. The complicity and tenderness of the two men are obvious. But Elijah watches helplessly as his father loses his memory. He tries to preserve and maintain his father's social ties in order to fight against the tendency to withdraw into himself. How do you continue to communicate with someone who is losing the meaning of words, take care of him and manage your own stress?
Les Dalton Les Dalton (2004) Character: Doxey / Le douanier américain / Le douanier mexicain
Joe and Averell are the eldest and youngest of the four Dalton brothers, the worst outlaws in Wild West history...
I Love You Coiffure I Love You Coiffure (2020) Character: M. Gomez (segment "La Réunion de chantier")
Liliane and Maud are twin sisters. The first is a modest provincial hairdresser while the second leads the great life in Paris. They both fight over their mother's custody.
Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu ? Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu ? (2014) Character: Psychologist
A catholic French couple sees their life upside down when their four daughters get married to men of different religion and origins.
Casablanca Driver Casablanca Driver (2004) Character: M. X
This mockumentary follows the world's worst boxer and the events that led to his meteoric rise in the year 1969.
8 Rue de l'Humanité 8 Rue de l'Humanité (2021) Character: Policier
Seven families live in the Parisian apartment building at 8, Rue de l’Humanite - and they didn’t escape to the countryside at the arrival of the coronavirus. Three months of life under lockdown will reveal the best and worst of these neighbours.



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