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Ghassan Massoud
Tartus, Syria
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…
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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.
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2026
Desert Warrior
Movie King Numan
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2025
Al Bawabat Al Sab3a
TV show
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2024
Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests
TV show Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari
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2023
The Cello
Movie Saleh Latif
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2022
A Tale in Damascus
Movie
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2022
Suspended
TV show حليم
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2020
Interview with Mr. Adam
TV show
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2019
The Legend of Tomiris
Movie Cyrus
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2019
The Confession
Movie أبو جاد
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2019
Torjoman Ashwak
TV show
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2017
All the Money in the World
Movie Arab Sheikh
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2017
Writing on Snow
Movie Husband
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2017
Labor
Movie
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2016
Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya
TV show بشير
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2016
Baron
Movie
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2015
Cherry Messages
Movie عطا الله الحيفاوي
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2015
Awaiting the Jasmine
TV show
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2014
Exodus: Gods and Kings
Movie Ramses' Grand Vizier
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2012
Omar
TV show Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq
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2012
المصابيح الزرق
TV show
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2009
The Slums
TV show علاء
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2009
The Butterfly
Movie Mevlevi Dede
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2008
The Promise
Movie السحراوي
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2008
اناشيد المطر
TV show
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2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Movie Captain Ammand
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2007
Jubaa
Movie
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2006
The Path to Redemption
Movie Self
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2006
Shadow of Silence
Movie
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2006
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
Movie Abdurrahman Halis Karuki
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2005
Kingdom Of Heaven (Director's Cut)
Movie Saladin
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2005
Al Zahir Baybars
TV show
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2005
Kingdom of Heaven
Movie Saladin
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2004
Akhar ayam alymam
TV show
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2003
Al Hajjaj
TV show Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr
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2003
Memories of the Next Era
TV show صافي
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2003
الحجاج
TV show عبد الله بن الزبير
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2002
The Falcon of Quraish
TV show الصميل بن حاتم
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2002
إمرؤ القيس
TV show Hareth Al-Ghassani
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2001
Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi
TV show القاضي الفاضل
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2001
ذي قار- يوم من أيام العرب
TV show هانئ بن مسعود الشيباني
