Tunisian actor and comedian Noureddine Ben Ayed died this Sunday, November 23 at the age of 73, leaving behind a deep mark on Tunisian television and theater.
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs paid tribute to the memory of an artist who left his mark on several generations. His popular roles, his sketches that have become cult and his stage presence have shaped a unanimously acclaimed career.
An essential artist of the small screen
A familiar figure to the Tunisian public, Noureddine Ben Ayed has spanned several decades of television creation. He participated in many productions that have become emblematic, including Hkayet Mnawar, Khatini (1986), El-Aasifa (1993), Ghada (1994) and El-Hasad (1995).
His spontaneous humor, his comic gestures and his ability to embody popular characters have earned him lasting admiration, making him one of the most appreciated actors in the national audiovisual landscape.
A pillar of theater and the performing arts
Beyond the screen, Noureddine Ben Ayed has left a major mark on the stage. His theatrical career includes several successful plays, including Kateb Oumoumi, Awled Lahlel and Darjah Darjah Ya Dorjiha.
His cult sketches — Mosmar Msadded, Hadikat El Hayawénat, among others — nourished a tradition of popular comedy that spoke directly to the public, with an art of proximity and a keen sense of social observation.
In its message of condolences, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs paid tribute to a “marking” figure and an icon of Tunisian comedy. The institution highlighted the human and artistic value of Noureddine Ben Ayed, as well as his role in enriching the national dramatic memory.
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