Ghassan Massoud

Known for ActingBorn 1958-09-20 (age 67)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. 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.Read more

Movies & web series

Cherry Messages

The Falcon of Quraish

Al Hajjaj

Omar

Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests

The Path to Redemption

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Kingdom of Heaven

الحجاج

The Legend of Tomiris

That Which Remains

All the Money in the World

Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya

The Butterfly

Exodus: Gods and Kings

Desert Warrior

Valley of the Wolves: Iraq

Jubaa

The Promise

The Cello

Suspended

Al Bawabat Al Sab3a

A Tale in Damascus

Interview with Mr. Adam

The Confession

Torjoman Ashwak

Writing on Snow

Labor

Baron

Awaiting the Jasmine

المصابيح الزرق

The Slums

اناشيد المطر

Shadow of Silence

Al Zahir Baybars

Akhar ayam alymam

Memories of the Next Era

إمرؤ القيس

ذي قار- يوم من أيام العرب

Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi

Biography of Al-Jalali Family