Aziz Degga

Aziz Degga
Born
Abdelaziz Degga

(1945-11-10)10 November 1945
Algiers, Algeria
Died(2019-04-12)12 April 2019
Algiers, Algeria
Other nameAziz Degga
OccupationsActor, comedian, writer
Notable workOmar Gatlato; Cri de Pierre; Le Clandestin; Morituri

Aziz Degga (born Abdelaziz Degga; 10 November 1945 – 12 April 2019) was an Algerian actor, comedian, and writer. He was best known for his humorous and light-hearted roles in Algerian popular cinema, and for portraying the character Moh S’mina in Omar Gatlato (1976–77). He was also the brother of Nasreddine Degga.

Biography

Abdelaziz "Aziz" Degga was born on 10 November 1945 in Algiers, Algeria. He began his artistic career in theatre. In 1967, he joined the drama section of the Conservatory of Algiers. He later transitioned to film and television acting, gaining recognition for his comic roles. Degga was also the author of a short story collection for children.

Aziz Degga died in Algiers on 12 April 2019 at the age of 74, following illness.

Filmography

The following is a non-exhaustive list of films in which Aziz Degga appeared:

YearTitleRole / Notes
1976–1977Omar Gatlato (dir. Merzak Allouache)Role: Moh S’mina
1987Cri de pierreSupporting role
1989Le Clandestin (film, 1989)Supporting role
1990De Hollywood à TamanrassetActor
2005Il était une fois dans l'OuedActor
2006SombreroActor
2007MorituriActor

Publications

Legacy and artistic style

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Aziz Degga — Africultures". Africultures. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Aziz Degga raconte". ANEP. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "Death of the comedian Aziz Degga — Radio Algérienne". Radio Algérienne. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Aziz Degga — Filmography". MUBI. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Aziz Degga — Biography and Filmography". Cinéfil. Retrieved 23 September 2025.

See also