Mamoun Elyounoussi (born June 23, 1987) is a Dutch actor of Moroccan descent. His early roles include ''Polleke'' and ''Winky's Horse''.

Early life, family and education

Elyounoussi was born in

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Career

Mamoun Elyounoussi began performing as a

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. He was nominated for the

Golden Calf Award for Best Supporting Actor The Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actor is a category of the Golden Calf award, presented at the Netherlands Film Festival since 2005. From 2021 onwards the award became a gender-neutral award. Best Supporting Actor (2005-2020) Best Support ...

in 2005 for his performance in ''Het Paard van Sinterklaas''. His first adult role was in ''Coach'' (2009).

Roles

* ''

Polleke ''Polleke'' is a 2003 Dutch family film, based on the children's book by Guus Kuijer. It received a Golden Film for 100,000 visitors. The book ''Camera loopt... Actie!'' by Bibi Dumon Tak Margaretha Anna (Bibi) Dumon Tak (born 21 December ...

'' (2003) as Mimoun (film) * ''Het paard van Sinterklaas'' (2005; ''

Winky's Horse ''Winky's Horse'' ( nl, Het paard van Sinterklaas) is a 2005 Dutch children's film. It was released in the Netherlands on 12 October 2005 and received a re-release the following year. ''Winky's Horse'' received multiple award nominations and wins ...

'') as Samir (film) * ''Waar is het paard van Sinterklaas?'' (2007; ''

Where Is Winky's Horse? ''Where Is Winky's Horse?'' ( nl, Waar is het Paard van Sinterklaas?, italic=yes) is a 2007 Dutch children's film. It is the sequel of ''Winky's Horse'' ( nl, Het paard van Sinterklaas, italic=yes). The film received the Golden Film after it ha ...

'') as Samir (film) * ''Roes'' (2008; ''Flush'') as Omar (television series; 1 episode) * ''We gaan nog niet naar huis'' (2008; ''We're not going home yet'') as Ab (television series; 4 episodes) * ''Coach'' (2009) as Soukri (film) * ''Mocro Maffia'' (2018) as Gladde

References

External links

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Article on ''Coach'' and some footage from the film featuring Elyounoussi
{{DEFAULTSORT:Elyounoussi, Mamoun Dutch male actors Dutch male child actors Dutch people of Moroccan descent 1987 births Living people