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Mena Massoud

Born: September 17, 1991

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FAN SCORE

60

POPULARITY

60

Mena Massoud is an Egyptian-born Canadian actor best known for starring as Aladdin (2019), with notable roles in film and TV including Jack Ryan and The Royal Treatment.

ROLES

Actor, Producer, Writer

HEIGHT

5′ 8″ (1.73 m)

BIRTH PLACE

Cairo, Egypt

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Quick Info

Born September 17, 1991

Birth Place Cairo, Egypt

Height 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)

Fan Score 60

Popularity 60

Roles Actor, Producer, Writer

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Personal Details

Alternative Names Mena Massoud

Spouses Emily Shah

Relatives Marian Massoud (sister), Margaret Massoud (sister)

Did You Know

Trivia

Mena Massoud almost pursued a career in medicine before shifting to acting.
He speaks both English and Arabic.

Quotes

“Representation matters, and I’m proud to be part of telling stories that inspire people.”
“I want to break barriers and show that Middle Eastern actors can lead Hollywood films.”

Trademarks

Known for his Middle Eastern representation in Hollywood
Passionate advocate for veganism

Nicknames

Mena.
Prince Ali

Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Mena Massoud best known for?

Mena Massoud is best known for playing the title role in Disney’s live-action Aladdin (2019).

02

Where was Mena Massoud born?

He was born in Cairo, Egypt, and immigrated to Canada with his family when he was three years old.

03

Did Mena Massoud study acting?

Yes, after initially pursuing neuroscience at the University of Toronto, he switched to acting and graduated from Ryerson University’s Theatre Performance program in 2014.

04

Has Mena Massoud worked outside of acting?

Yes, he authored the plant-based cookbook Evolving Vegan (2020) and is active in promoting vegan lifestyles.

05

What are some of his other notable roles?

Apart from Aladdin, he appeared in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (2018), Hulu’s Reprisal (2019), Netflix’s The Royal Treatment (2022), and produced/starred in The Sacrifice Game (2023).

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