Tarek Zayat, is a Danish actor of Danish-Palestinian background who has worked across Danish film and television.
He made his feature-film debut as Amos Al-Shami in Enforcement.
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| Name: | Tarek Zayat |
| Born: | August 6, 1998 (age 28 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Nationality: | Danish, Palestinian |
| Ethnicity: | Middle Eastern or North African |
| Height: | 177 cm (5 ft 9¾ in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Zayat |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
Early life and education
Tarek Zayat was born on August 6, 1998, in Copenhagen, Denmark. His heritage is Danish-Palestinian.
He completed a master’s degree in law, combining his legal education with his growing career in film and television.
Career
Tarek Zayat began his professional acting career in 2020 when he made his feature-film debut in the Danish crime drama Enforcement (Shorta), directed by Anders Ølholm and Frederik Louis Hviid.
He portrayed Amos Al-Shami, a young man whose death while in police custody becomes a major catalyst for the film’s story.
Tarek Zayat continued into television in 2022, playing Sebastian in the Danish series Boys and Jamal in Guldfeber. He also appeared on the Danish reality programme Forræder in 2023.
His later work includes several 2025 productions. He portrayed Amir in Don’t Call Me Mama, Hamza in Hele vejen, and Jonas in Second Victims.
Alongside acting, he has skills in improvisation and stunts and speaks Danish, Arabic, French, Norwegian, and English.
Awards and nominations
- The Angela Awards — Subtitle Festival, Don’t Call Me Mama, 2025.
Personal life
Tarek Zayat, 28 years old, is single and not married. Details about his current relationship, past relationships, and children are unknown. His height is 177 cm (5 ft 9¾ in).
Net worth
Tarek Zayat‘s net worth is $500,000 USD. His income comes primarily from acting in Danish films and television productions.
Filmography
- Don’t Call Me Mama
- Second Victims
- Hele vejen
- Boys
- Enforcement