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.
Acted in 43
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Al Bawabat Al Sab3a
TV
- 2024
- 2023
The Cello
Saleh Latif
- 2022
A Tale in Damascus
Movie
- 2020
Interview with Mr. Adam
TV
2010s
- 2019
The Confession
أبو جاد
Torjoman Ashwak
TV
- 2017
Writing on Snow
Husband
Labor
Movie
- 2016
Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya
بشير · 32 episodes
Baron
Movie
- 2015
Cherry Messages
عطا الله الحيفاوي
Awaiting the Jasmine
TV
- 2014
- 2012
المصابيح الزرق
TV
Omar
Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq · 31 episodes
2000s
- 2009
The Slums
علاء · 30 episodes
The Butterfly
Mevlevi Dede
- 2008
The Promise
السحراوي
Anasheed Al-Matar
TV
- 2007
Jubaa
Movie
- 2006
Shadow of Silence
Movie
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
Abdurrahman Halis Karuki
- 2005
Al Zahir Baybars
TV
- 2004
Akhar ayam alymam
TV
- 2003
Al Hajjaj
Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr · 35 episodes
Memories of the Next Era
صافي · 33 episodes
الحجاج
عبد الله بن الزبير · 35 episodes
- 2002
The Falcon of Quraish
الصميل بن حاتم · 30 episodes
إمرؤ القيس
Hareth Al-Ghassani · 30 episodes
- 2001
ذي قار- يوم من أيام العرب
هانئ بن مسعود الشيباني · 30 episodes
Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi
القاضي الفاضل · 30 episodes
- 2000
قصص الغموض
الأستاذ رمزي · 15 episodes
Biography of Al-Jalali Family
TV
1990s
- 1995
The Survivor
Shamoon
- 1991
Migration of Hearts to Hearts
عويد · 25 episodes
1980s
- 1989
The Volcano
TV
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2000s
- 2006
