Quick Facts
Born:
1991-09-17
Birthplace:
Cairo, Egypt
Credits:
31 Total Roles
Mena Massoud
Acting
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Biography
Mena Massoud is a Coptic Egyptian-Canadian actor. He was born to Coptic parents in Egypt and raised in Canada. In July 2017, he was cast to play Aladdin in Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin. Massoud was born in Cairo, Egypt to Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Christian parents. He has two older sisters. When he was young he emigrated to Canada. He grew up in Markham, Ontario, where he attended St. Brother André Catholic High School. He is vegan and is the founder of the plant-based food travel show Evolving Vegan.
Known For
Aladdin
Aladdin
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Tarek Kassar
9-1-1: Lone Star
Salim
The Royal Treatment
Prince Thomas
Nikita
Al Qaeda #2
Strange but True
Chaz
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
Saving Hope
Justin Srinivasan
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | In Broad Daylight MOVIE | Hamza |
| 2025 | Wish You Were Here MOVIE | Adam |
| 2023 | The Sacrifice Game MOVIE | Jude |
| 2023 | Evolving Vegan TV | Self |
| 2023 | History of the World: Part II TV | Egypt Ambassador |
| 2022 | Hotel for the Holidays MOVIE | Luke |
| 2022 | The Royal Treatment MOVIE | Prince Thomas |
| 2021 | Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Lamya's Poem MOVIE | Jalal-al-din "Jalal" Rumi (voice) |
| 2020 | Run This Town MOVIE | Kamal |