Jean Benguigui was born on April 8, 1944 in Oran, Oran, France [now Algeria]. He is an actor and director, known for Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002), Aïcha (2008) and Ali Baba (2007).Has supported Lionel Jospin's 2002 presidential campaign. Has supported François Hollande's 2012 presidential campaign.