Ghassan Massoud

Syrian actor and filmmaker

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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 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.…

Known for

Desert Warrior — King Numan2026
Al Bawabat Al Sab3a2025
Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests — Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari2024
The Cello — Saleh Latif2023
A Tale in Damascus2022
Suspended — حليم2022
Interview with Mr. Adam2020
The Legend of Tomiris — Cyrus2019
The Confession — أبو جاد2019
Torjoman Ashwak2019

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Key facts

Born: ( 1958-09-20 ) 20 September 1958 (age 67) , Tartous , Syria
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1987–present

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Instance of: human
Given name: Ghassān
Gender: male
Citizenship: Syria
Place of birth: Fajlit
Occupation: television actor
Employer: Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts (Damascus)
Languages spoken: Arabic
Religion: Muslim
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date of birth: 1958-09-20
name in native language: غسّان مسعود

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Encyclopedic overview

Ghassan Massoud (Arabic: غسّان مسعود / ALA-LC: Ghassān Masʻūd; born September 20, 1958) is a Syrian actor and filmmaker. He is best known in the West for his role as Saladin in Ridley Scott's 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven.

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