Mohammed Hassan El Joundi

He has excelled in historical roles and is also regarded as one of the main pillars of Moroccan theater.

• Name — Mohammed Hassan El Joundi • Birth Name — Mohammed Hassan El Joundi • Born — 1939 • Birthplace — Marrakesh, French protectorate in Morocco • Died — 25 February 2017 • Place of death — Marrakesh, Morocco • Spouse — Fatima Benmeziane (1959–1981) divorced Hayat Zeroual (1982–until his death) • Occupation — * actor • director • producer • screenwriter • Years Active — 1950–2017 • Education — Ben Youssef Madrasa • Notable Works — The message, Al Qadisia, Al Azalia, Poet of Alhambra, Omar

Al-Jundi was born on 1938 in Marrakesh, into an Amazigh family. His father was one of the sheikhs of the Tijaniyya Sufi order, which enriched his upbringing with religious and cultural values. He began his education in a Quranic school (kuttab), then joined Ben Youssef Madrasa, where he focused on Sharia and religious studies. In 1946, he enrolled in the Hassania School, which was run by a prominent nationalist leader. It was there that he was introduced to theater for the first time, igniting his passion for art and literature.

He was a prolific radio and theater writer who directed and starred in projects for radio, television, and theater from the 1950s until his death in 2017, including his fantasy series Al Azalia. A pioneer of musical theater in the Middle East and North Africa, he performed in venues around the world. Some of his most memorable performances include Abu Jahl, Amr ibn Hisham in the Arabic version of the movie The Message, Rustam in the film Qadisiyah, Utbah ibn Rabiah in the 2012's historical drama Umar ibn al-Khattab, Hamadi in the 2011 film Taalab Assilah and Moha in the short series Ghadba. On February 18, one week before his death, he attended the launch and signing of his autobiographical novel Weld Laksour at Casablanca International Book Fair. It was his last project.

• 2002: The Hawk of Quraish • 2004: The Knight of Banu Marwa • 2012: Omar • 2013: The Last Cavalier

• Illustration — Mohammed Hassan with his wife while acting in the film "The Message". • Illustration — Mohammed Hassan and Fatima Benmezian in 1965 during the Theater play "Ana u Chama".

He married Fatima Benmeziane. One child is recorded: Anouar El Joundi.

Mohammed Hassan El Joundi is recorded as having received Marrakech International Film Festival Honorary Award.