**Reda Kateb** (born in 1977), a French actor of Algerian descent, has established himself as one of the most intense and versatile faces in contemporary cinema.

His career gained momentum with the role of Ryad in Jacques Audiard's *A Prophet* (2009), which earned him international recognition. He then solidified his reputation by playing complex and often tormented characters, capable of great emotional depth.

Among his most significant performances are that of the doctor in *Hippocrate* (2014), which earned him a César Award nomination, the jazz musician in *Django* (2017), and the police officer in *Les Misérables* (2019), an Oscar-nominated film. Kateb is appreciated for his ability to infuse nuance and humanity into his characters, often portraying figures poised between vulnerability and inner strength.