Known for Acting
Birthday
September 20, 1958
Place of Birth
Tartus, Syria
Biography
Ghassan Massoud (Arabic: غسّان مسعود / Ghassān Masʻūd; born September 20, 1958) is a Syrian actor and filmmaker born on September 20, 1958, in Damascus, Syria. He achieved global recognition for his roles in both Arabic and worldwide films. Massoud has been active in the industry for several decades, earning a distinguished reputation as one of the most highly regarded actors in the Middle East. Massoud is known for writing and directing the theater play "Diplomasiyyoun," as well as his appearances in many Syrian-made films. He has appeared in the Syrian television series "The Chant of Rain," but most recently, he starred as Abu Bakr in MBC's series "Omar." He's most well-known internationally for his role as Saladin in Ridley Scott's 2005 film "Kingdom of Heaven," alongside playing Ammand the Corsair in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Throughout his career, Massoud has been recognized for the commitment he has to his craft. He continues to be an influential figure in the world of Arab cinema, teaching drama at both the Damascus Music and Drama School and the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts.

Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests

Omar

Al Hajjaj

The Slums

Al Zahir Baybars

Suspended

Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi

The Falcon of Quraish

Memories of the Next Era

المصابيح الزرق

Biography of Al-Jalali Family

Akhar ayam alymam

Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya

إمرؤ القيس

اناشيد المطر

البوابات السبع

ترجمان الأشواق

Interview with Mr. Adam

ذي قار- يوم من أيام العرب

Awaiting the Jasmine