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Ghassan Massoud

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Ghassan Massoud

Ghassan Massoud is an actor born on September 20, 1958 in Tartus, Syria. He is known for Kingdom of Heaven, The Legend of Tomiris and Desert Warrior. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Acting
Born
September 20, 1958
Place of birth
Tartus, Syria
Also known as
Ghassān Masʻūd · غسان مسعود

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.

Filmography

  1. 2026Desert Warrioras King Numan
  2. 2025Al Bawabat Al Sab3a10 episodes
  3. 2024Mehmed: Sultan of Conquestsas Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari · 49 episodes
  4. 2023The Celloas Saleh Latif
  5. 2022A Tale in Damascus
  6. 2022Suspendedas حليم · 30 episodes
  7. 2020Interview with Mr. Adam1 episode
  8. 2019The Legend of Tomirisas Cyrus
  9. 2019The Confessionas أبو جاد
  10. 2019Torjoman Ashwak1 episode
  11. 2017All the Money in the Worldas Arab Sheikh
  12. 2017Writing on Snowas Husband
  13. 2017Labor
  14. 2016Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekayaas بشير · 32 episodes
  15. 2016Baron
  16. 2015Cherry Messagesas عطا الله الحيفاوي
  17. 2015Awaiting the Jasmine34 episodes
  18. 2014Exodus: Gods and Kingsas Ramses' Grand Vizier
  19. 2012المصابيح الزرق30 episodes
  20. 2012Omaras Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq · 31 episodes
  21. 2009The Slumsas علاء · 30 episodes
  22. 2009The Butterflyas Mevlevi Dede
  23. 2008The Promiseas السحراوي
  24. 2008اناشيد المطر1 episode
  25. 2007Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's Endas Captain Ammand
  26. 2007Jubaa
  27. 2006The Path to Redemptionas Self
  28. 2006Shadow of Silence
  29. 2006Valley of the Wolves: Iraqas Abdurrahman Halis Karuki
  30. 2005Al Zahir Baybars30 episodes
  31. 2005Kingdom of Heavenas Saladin
  32. 2004Akhar ayam alymam10 episodes
  33. 2003Al Hajjajas Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr · 35 episodes
  34. 2003Memories of the Next Eraas صافي · 33 episodes
  35. 2003الحجاجas عبد الله بن الزبير · 35 episodes
  36. 2002The Falcon of Quraishas الصميل بن حاتم · 30 episodes
  37. 2002إمرؤ القيسas Hareth Al-Ghassani · 30 episodes
  38. 2001Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubias القاضي الفاضل · 30 episodes
  39. 2001ذي قار- يوم من أيام العربas هانئ بن مسعود الشيباني · 30 episodes
  40. 2000قصص الغموضas الأستاذ رمزي · 15 episodes
  41. 2000Biography of Al-Jalali Family27 episodes
  42. 1995The Survivoras Shamoon
  43. 1991Migration of Hearts to Heartsas عويد · 25 episodes