Adel Bencherif

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Adel Bencherif
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Adel Bencherif in 2008.
Born (1975-05-30) 30 May 1975 (age 49)
Saint-Maurice, France
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present

Adel Bencherif (born 30 May 1975) is a French actor. He is best known for his role in the 2009 film A Prophet .

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