Malik Bendjelloul
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Malik Bendjelloul Net Worth

Malik Bendjelloul was a Swedish documentarian born on September 14, 1977. He is best known for his Academy Award-winning 2012 documentary Searching for Sugar Man, which tells the story of an obscure musician from the 1970s who gained a cult following in South Africa.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 14, 1977
Birth Place Sweden
Age 43 YEARS OLD
Died On May 13, 2014 (age 36)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $9 Million (2024)

About

Swedish documentarian best known for his Academy Award-winning 2012 documentary Searching for Sugar Man.

Before Fame

He studied at Kalmar University before becoming a reporter on Swedish television.

Trivia

He created documentaries about a wide array of Musicians, including Bjork and Elton John.

Family Life

His uncle is actor Peter Schildt.

Associated With

His acclaimed documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" was based on the life and disappearance of Detroit-based folk musician Sixto Ridriguez.

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