Ghassan Massoud

Ghassan Massoud

Born 1958-09-20 (age 67) Tartus, Syria
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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.

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Known For

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Kingdom of Heaven
Kingdom of Heaven

2005

as Saladin

Desert Warrior
Desert Warrior

2026

as King Numan

Exodus: Gods and Kings
Exodus: Gods and Kings

2014

as Ramses' Grand Vizier

All the Money in the World
All the Money in the World

2017

as Arab Sheikh

The Legend of Tomiris
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq

2006

as Abdurrahman Halis Karuki

The Cello
The Cello

2023

as Saleh Latif

The Promise
The Promise

2008

as السحراوي

The Path to Redemption
Jubaa
Jubaa

2007

That Which Remains
That Which Remains

1995

as Shamoon

The Butterfly
The Butterfly

2009

as Mevlevi Dede

Writing on Snow
Writing on Snow

2017

as Husband

A Tale in Damascus
The Confession
The Confession

2019

as أبو جاد

Cherry Messages
Cherry Messages

2015

as عطا الله الحيفاوي

Baron
Baron

2016

Shadow of Silence
Labor
Labor

2017