Gad Elmaleh
Keynote Speaker: International Stand-Up Comedian & Filmmaker; Star of "American Dream" & "Huge in France"; Multilingual Comedy Pioneer
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Gad Elmaleh Biography
Gad Elmaleh is a Moroccan-French stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker known for his work in international comedy, French cinema, and multilingual performance. Raised in a Sephardic Jewish household in Casablanca, Elmaleh grew up speaking Moroccan Arabic, Hebrew, English, and French, a multilingual background that has shaped his comedic style. After studying political science in Montreal and working in radio and nightclubs, he moved to Paris to train at Cours Florent drama school, launching a career that spans continents and languages.
Elmaleh gained recognition with a series of one-man shows that resonated with French audiences. His debut, "Décalages," drew on his experiences between Montreal and Paris, while "La Vie Normale" marked his first performance at Olympia in Paris. He is credited with introducing the American stand-up style to France, incorporating improvisation and audience interaction. Subsequent shows, including "L'Autre c'est moi" and "Papa est en haut," achieved significant commercial success, with "Papa est en haut" selling over 1 million tickets and running for seven consecutive weeks at Olympia. His solo show "D'Ailleurs" attracted more than 500,000 spectators across 110 sold-out performances.
Elmaleh's film career includes starring roles in "The Valet," "Priceless," and his directorial debut "Coco." He appeared in Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris," Steven Spielberg's "The Adventures of Tintin," and the Adam Sandler comedy "Jack and Jill." He also took on a dramatic role in Costa-Gavras's political thriller "Capital." Elmaleh's international presence expanded with an appearance on Jerry Seinfeld's video series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."
To reach English-speaking audiences, Elmaleh developed "Oh My Gad," a stand-up show performed entirely in English, which launched at Joe's Pub in New York and led to more than 70 sold-out shows across the United States. He followed with the English-language Netflix special "Gad Elmaleh: American Dream" and the bilingual Netflix Original special "Gad Gone Wild," highlighting his ability to perform in both English and French. Elmaleh also created and starred in the Netflix comedy series "Huge in France," a semi-autobiographical show about navigating life in Los Angeles without his French celebrity status.
Elmaleh expanded into personal storytelling with the film "Stay With Us," which he co-wrote and directed. The autobiographical comedy-drama explores his relationship with faith and features his real-life family members. The film received critical attention at the Angoulême French Film Festival and was acquired for North American distribution, further establishing his reach as a filmmaker. With a career spanning stand-up, film, television, and personal narrative, Elmaleh is recognized for his versatility and global influence in comedy and entertainment.
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Gad Elmaleh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Comedian, Actor and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gad Elmaleh for live events is $100,000 - $200,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Gad Elmaleh generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Abbi Jacobson, Randall Park and Yannis Pappas. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gad Elmaleh for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Gad Elmaleh to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Gad Elmaleh for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Gad Elmaleh, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $100,000 - $200,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gad Elmaleh, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Gad Elmaleh speak about?
Gad Elmaleh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedian, Actor, Television & Film and Storytelling. -
Where does Gad Elmaleh travel from?
Gad Elmaleh generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Gad Elmaleh?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gad Elmaleh for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gad Elmaleh for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gad Elmaleh or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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