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Biography
Karim Leklou (born June 20, 1982) is a French actor who started his career in small role in Jacques Audiard 's film A Prophet (2009) and followed by Suzanne and Grand Central. Leklou undertook a lead role in Hippocrate for both seasons (2018, 2021). He has also starred in Sons of Ramses (2022), For My Country (2022), and Time Out (2023). In 2025, at the 50th César Awards he won for Best Actor for his performance in Jim's Story.
Awards & recognition
- César Award — Best Actor · 2025
- Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award · 2023
Filmography9 titles

A Prophet
2009as Muslim in the hallway
2009as Muslim in the hallway

Playground
2021as Father
2021as Father

The Giants
2011as Angel
2011as Angel

The World Is Yours
2018as Farés
2018as Farés

Heal the Living
2016as Virgilio Breva
2016as Virgilio Breva

The Piano Accident
2025as Roméo
2025as Roméo

Vincent Must Die
2023as Vincent
2023as Vincent

Orphan
2016as Friend of Kiki's Father
2016as Friend of Kiki's Father

Special Treatment
2010as Bruno
2010as Bruno