Mena Massoud

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.

Mena Massoud is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Daniel and the Fiery Furnace (2026), In Broad Daylight (2025), Spaceman (2024), Run This Town (2020), Strange but True (2019), Aladdin (2019), Open Heart (2015), Combat Hospital (2011). The recorded credits span 2003 to 2026, including 19 movies and 13 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.