Sad news for the seventh art. Hichem Rostom died at the age of 75 on Tuesday June 28, 2022. The Tunisian comedian was a real star in his country. He was also known in France for having played in L’Aile ou la Cuisse.
The world of the seventh art is in mourning. Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Hichem Rostom is dead. The famous Tunisian comedian breathed his last at the age of 75. In France, he was known for having played alongside Louis de Funès in Wing or thigh or again, with Juliette Binoche in The English Patient. It was the Tunisian Ministry of Cultural Affairs that shared this sad news. without revealing the causes of his death. “He is one of Tunisia’s most prominent actors. He has participated in a large number of theatrical and cinematographic works, both national and international.“, is thus written in the press release relayed on Facebook.
Regarding his career, as the ministry says, before flying to France to break into acting, Hichem Rostom obtained his baccalaureate in Tunisia. He then studied literature and theater history. He has also shone in these two fields since he managed to obtain the title of doctor, in France. Before trying his luck as an actor, he worked as an animator at the National Popular Theater.
Hichem Rostom has played in many series in Tunisia
Throughout his career, he has multiplied roles in Tunisian, French, Italian, English or even German films. When he decided to return permanently to Tunisia in 1988, he acted in many successful films and television series. In his country, he was a real star and was simply considered a the most famous actor of his generation. The day of his funeral has not yet been announced.
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