Ghassan Massoud
Known For
Acting
Born
1958-09-20 in Tartus, Syria
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.
Most Known For
Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests
as Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
as Captain Ammand
Kingdom of Heaven
as Saladin
Exodus: Gods and Kings
as Ramses' Grand Vizier
Omar
as Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq
All the Money in the World
as Arab Sheikh
Al Hajjaj
as Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr
Al Zahir Baybars
Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi
as القاضي الفاضل
Memories of the Next Era
as صافي
Suspended
as حليم
Akhar ayam alymam
The Falcon of Quraish
as الصميل بن حاتم
The Legend of Tomiris
as Cyrus
The Slums
as علاء
Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya
as بشير
Biography of Al-Jalali Family
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
as Abdurrahman Halis Karuki
اناشيد المطر
