Karim Leklou

Born: 1982-06-20

Birthplace: Sèvres, France

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.

Known For

De Gaulle: Tilting Iron
Beating Hearts
A Prophet
Tales of Taipei
The World Is Yours
The Stronghold
Vincent Must Die
The Piano Accident
Orphan
Jim's Story

Top Movie Credits

Beating Hearts Le père de Clotaire
A Prophet Muslim in the hallway
Tales of Taipei Adan (segment "The Imaginary Child")
Orphan Friend of Kiki's Father