French actor, Reda Kateb began his career in 2003 and is still active in his profession despite his almost 40 years. He is also one of the most appreciated and popular actors in France.
Wiki/Biography
Kateb was born on January 15, 1977 (Saturday) in Ivry-sur-Seine, France, to Malek-Eddine Kateb, an Algerian actor and nurse of Czech and Italian descent. He turns 45 in 2022. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Ivry-sur-Seine is a neighborhood in the Paris region where he grew up and lived until 2011 before settling in Montreuil. His family is a family of actors. He grew up immersed in theater since childhood. Around the age of 12, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become an actor.
Reda Kateb child
Reda Kateb in her early teens
Kateb Yacine, a text written by his great-uncle, was the source of his recitation. One of his short films, Pitchoune, was screened in the Directors’ Fortnight section of the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
Physical appearance
- Height (approx): 6′ (1.83m)
- Eye colour: Dark brown
- Hair color: Brown
Family and ethnicity
Parents, siblings
He was born in Ivry-sur-Seine, France, to a French nurse of Czech and Italian ancestry and an Algerian actor, Malek-Eddine Kateb.
Relationships/Affairs, Wife, Children
He is married to Alicia and they have one child together.
Other relationships
He is the great-nephew of Kateb Yacine, writer and philosopher.
Career
As an actor
He started acting with his first movie called “Nif”. It was a short film made in 2003. A TV show came right after called Spiral in 2008 where he played the role of Aziz.
The cover photo of Spiral (2008)
His other famous films include A Prophet (2009) as Jordi, Hippocrates (2014) as Abdel and Django (2017) as Django Reinhardt.
As director/screenwriter
He directed Pitchoune, a short film in 2015. He also played the role of Karim in the same film.
The cover photo of Pitchoune (2015)
Awards/honors
Among his distinctions is that of Commander of Arts and Letters.
- 2015 – Hippocrates – 40th César for Best Supporting Actor
- 2015 – Hippocrates-Patrick Dewaere Prize
- 2017 – Cabourg Festival for the Swann d’Or for Best Actor
Autograph
Reda Kateb’s autograph
Facts / Anecdotes
- Pitchoune, his short film, was part of the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
- Dogs are his favorite animals and he has one as a pet. Every time he goes out, he takes this dog with him.
Reda Kateb’s pet dog
- He actually celebrates his birthday on January 15, rather than his birthday on July 27. Her Instagram post even mentions her birthday that day.
- Reda Kateb thanks everyone for the birthday wishes and clarifies that her birthday is January 15.
Reda Kateb thanks everyone for the birthday wishes and clarifies that her birthday is January 15
- Coffee is one of his favorite drinks.
- He loves animals and supports the #adoptdontshop movement.
- Rollerblading is one of his favorite activities.
