Ghassan Massoud
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.
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.
Known for
Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests
The Cello
Suspended
Interview with Mr. Adam
The Legend of Tomiris
ترجمان الأشواق
All the Money in the World
Writing on Snow
Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya
بانتظار الياسمين
Exodus: Gods and Kings
Omar
The Butterfly
The Promise
اناشيد المطر
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
The Path to Redemption
آخر أيام اليمامة
Kingdom of Heaven
Al Hajjaj
Memories of the Next Era
The Falcon of Quraish
إمرؤ القيس
سيرة آل الجلالي
That Which Remains