Nabil Elouahabi

A British-Moroccan actor based in London, Nabil Elouahabi fell into acting after failing his GCSEs and discovering a passion for drama. With over two decades in the industry, his work spans film, television, stage, and video games. Best known for voicing Cypher in Valorant, Merchant Kale in Elden Ring, and his TV role as Hassan Rahim in Trigger Point, he brings rare cross-platform range to every project.

Nabil Elouahabi’s Voice Work and Screen Career

From British soap operas to high-stakes video game espionage, Nabil Elouahabi has carved out a distinct space across both screen and voice acting. Born on 6 February 1975 in England to Moroccan heritage, he built his early career on British television before stepping into the booth for some of gaming’s most memorable characters. His voice work spans major AAA titles, with his role as Cypher in Riot Games’ tactical shooter Valorant earning him a dedicated following among gaming audiences worldwide.

Most Known Roles of Nabil Elouahabi

- Amir El Amari”Cypher” – Valorant (2020)
- Merchant Kale – Elden Ring (2022)
- Additional Voices – Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014)
- Lomaz – Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures (2024)
- Tariq Larousi – EastEnders (2003-2005)
- Hassan Rahim – Trigger Point (2022-2024)
- Meesh – Generation Kill (2008)
- Ramzi Yousef – The Path to 9/11 (2006)

Cypher and Valorant

Cypher – the Moroccan information broker and surveillance specialist at the heart of Valorant’s roster – became one of the game’s most iconic agents at launch in 2020. Elouahabi has spoken in interviews about the creative freedom he was given when recording for the character, including how he used body language during sessions to bring authenticity to Cypher’s calculating, secretive personality. The role connected naturally with his own British-Moroccan background, giving the character a grounded cultural identity that players responded to immediately.

Elden Ring and FromSoftware

Landing the role of Merchant Kale in FromSoftware’s Elden Ring placed Elouahabi at the center of one of the most commercially successful games ever released. Kale serves as one of the first NPCs players encounter in the Lands Between, making his voice one of the first heard in the entire game. The casting drew further attention to Elouahabi’s ability to deliver weight and warmth within the precise constraints of game dialogue recording.

Television Work

On screen, Elouahabi has appeared in a wide range of productions across two decades. His turn as Hassan Rahim in ITV’s Trigger Point, opposite Vicky McClure, ran across both series through 2024. Other notable credits include The Night Of, Generation Kill, Zero Dark Thirty, Time, Blue Lights, and a recurring role in Our Girl. Stage work has taken him as far as New York, where he played Tariq in Noura at Playwrights Horizons.