Biography
Mena Massoud is a Coptic Egyptian-Canadian actor. He was born to Coptic parents in Egypt and raised in Canada. In July 2017, he was cast to play Aladdin in Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin. Massoud was born in Cairo, Egypt to Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Christian parents. He has two older sisters. When he was young he emigrated to Canada. He grew up in Markham, Ontario, where he attended St. Brother André Catholic High School. He is vegan and is the founder of the plant-based food travel show Evolving Vegan.
Movies & TV Shows
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Aladdin (2019) — Aladdin
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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018) — Tarek Kassar
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9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) — Salim
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The Royal Treatment (2022) — Prince Thomas
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Nikita (2010) — Al Qaeda #2
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Strange but True (2019) — Chaz
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self - Guest
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Saving Hope (2012) — Justin Srinivasan
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History of the World: Part II (2023) — Egypt Ambassador
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The Sacrifice Game (2023) — Jude
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Reprisal (2019) — Ethan Hart
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Howard (2018) — Aladdin (archive footage)
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A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) — Self
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Hotel for the Holidays (2022) — Luke
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Wish You Were Here (2025) — Adam
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Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 (2021) — Self
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Run This Town (2020) — Kamal
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Combat Hospital (2011) — Salman Zawab
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Ordinary Days (2017) — Ollie Santos
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King (2011) — Malik Atassi
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Open Heart (2015) — Jared Malik
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Lamya's Poem (2021) — Jalal-al-din "Jalal" Rumi (voice)
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Masters in Crime (2018) — Majid
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In Broad Daylight (2025) — Hamza
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Evolving Vegan (2023) — Self
- Tecie — Tecie
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Spaceman
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Let's Rap (2015) — John
- The American Spring
- It Came Like This
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Daniel: The Fiery Furnace (2026) — Daniel
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Cut to the Chase (2012) — Jason