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Nassim Lyes

Nassim Lyes is a French actor and screenwriter born in Nîmes, France, on 3 June 1988.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nassim Lyes is a French actor and screenwriter born in Nîmes, France, on 3 June 1988. He is known for roles in films and television series including "Under Paris" (released in some markets as "Sous la Seine"), "Farang", "Overdose", and "En passant pécho". He has also been identified in sources as a former kick-boxing competitor and screenwriter.

Early life

Nassim Lyes was born in Nîmes, France, on 3 June 1988. Sources identify his birth name as Nassim Si Ahmed and describe him as French with Algerian heritage.

Career

Lyes has worked in French film and television since the early 2010s. His credits include "Mineurs 27", "Made in France", "Le Brio", "Marseille", "The Spy", "Overdose", "Farang", and "Under Paris".

Sporting background

Before or alongside acting, Lyes had a background in combat sports. Sources state that he competed in kick-boxing and won a French national junior kick-boxing championship.

Writing credits

In addition to acting, Lyes is credited as a screenwriter in some sources. He has been described as both an actor and a co-screenwriter.

Key facts

  • Nassim Lyes was born in Nîmes, France, in 1988.
  • He is described in sources as a French actor of Algerian heritage.
  • He has appeared in both films and television series, including "Marseille" and "The Spy".
  • His film credits include "Mineurs 27", "Overdose", "Farang", and "Under Paris".
  • Sources also describe him as a screenwriter.
  • He has a background in kick-boxing and MMA, and sources report that he won a French national kick-boxing title.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nassim Lyes?
Nassim Lyes is a French actor and screenwriter born in Nîmes in 1988.
What is Nassim Lyes's birth name?
Sources identify his birth name as Nassim Si Ahmed, and some list the fuller form Nassim Lyes Si Ahmed.
What is Nassim Lyes known for?
He is known for film and television roles in "Under Paris", "Farang", "Overdose", "En passant pécho", "Marseille", and "The Spy".
Did Nassim Lyes have a sports background?
Yes. Sources report that he competed in kick-boxing and won a French national junior championship.
Is Nassim Lyes French?
Yes. He is described as a French actor, and some sources note Algerian heritage.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4051466/
    Supports: Birth date and place; acting credits; kick-boxing background; Algerian heritage
  2. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nassim_Lyes
    Supports: Birth name; nationality; profession; notable films and series
  3. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/personne/fichepersonne_gen_cpersonne=474959.html
    Supports: Birth date and place; profession; early career details; kick-boxing championship
  4. TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1003260-nassim-lyes?language=en-US
    Supports: Alternative names; birth date and place; acting credits
  5. IMDb (Canada) — https://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/name/nm4051466/
    Supports: Acting and screenwriting credits; birth date and place