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Ghassan Massoud

Ghassan Massoud

Known For Acting
Birthday Sep 20, 1958 (67)
Birthplace Tartus, Syria
Popularity 2 (history)
Updated Jul 24, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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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All the Money in the World

All the Money in the World

2017

as Arab Sheikh

Exodus: Gods and Kings

Exodus: Gods and Kings

2014

as Ramses' Grand Vizier

Kingdom of Heaven

Kingdom of Heaven

2005

as Saladin

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Al Hajjaj

as Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr

Episodes: 35

First Aired: Oct 27, 2003

Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests

as Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari

Episodes: 35

First Aired: Feb 27, 2024

Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya

as بشير

Episodes: 32

First Aired: Jun 06, 2016

Omar

as Abou Bakr As-Siddiq

Episodes: 31

First Aired: Jul 20, 2012

إمرؤ القيس

as Hareth Al-Ghassani

Episodes: 30

First Aired: Jan 01, 2002

Memories of the Next Era

Episodes: 33

First Aired: Oct 26, 2003

The Falcon of Quraish

Episodes: 30

First Aired: Nov 06, 2002

المصابيح الزرق

Episodes: 30

First Aired: Jul 20, 2012

Suspended

Episodes: 30

First Aired: Apr 02, 2022

The City's Lost Souls

Episodes: 30

First Aired: Aug 22, 2009

البوابات السبع

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Feb 03, 2025

Interview with Mr. Adam

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 24, 2020

آخر أيام اليمامة

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 28, 2005

ترجمان الأشواق

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 06, 2019

بانتظار الياسمين

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 15, 2015

اناشيد المطر

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 17, 2008

سيرة آل الجلالي

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 12, 2000

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