Cherif Hadjam

Cherif Hadjam (in Arabic: شريف الحجام), born in 1955 in Oran in Algeria and died on November 13, 2014 in Blida in a traffic accident, is an Algerian children's theater actor, better known by his stage name of Hmimiche el Bahlaouane (The Clown).

Originally from the city of Oran, Hmimiche el Bahlaouane, as the children like to call him, studied to be a dental surgeon, but abandoned them to devote himself to the theater, thus making them happy even during the dark decade during which he hosted shows on television, radio, in schools, theaters and other cultural establishments and centers. Cherif Hadjam distinguished himself during his lifetime with a career spanning more than 40 years rich in stage works, and also participated in several national cultural events intended for children, such as the 8th National Children's Theater Days in Ain Defla in 2009, the “Les Coquelicots” theater season in Tlemcen and the “Vicera du laughter” days in Biskra in 2012.