Early life, family and education
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Elyounoussi was born in Amsterdam.
Mamoun Elyounoussi | |
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| Born | Mamoun Elyounoussi June 23, 1987 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Mamoun Elyounoussi (born June 23, 1987) is a Dutch actor of Moroccan descent. His early roles include Polleke and Winky's Horse.
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Elyounoussi was born in Amsterdam.
Mamoun Elyounoussi began performing as a child actor.
He was nominated for the Golden Calf Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2005 for his performance in Het Paard van Sinterklaas. [1] His first adult role was in Coach (2009). [2]
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