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Ghassan Massoud

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Ghassan Massoud

Born September 20, 1958 in Tartus, Syria20 films

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.

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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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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End posterFirst watchPirates of the Caribbean: At World's End20077.3as Captain AmmandAfter losing Captain Jack Sparrow to the locker of Davy Jones, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Captain Barbossa journey to the ends of the earth to rescue him.View film

Essential films

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Kingdom of Heaven poster7.1Kingdom of Heaven2005All the Money in the World poster6.5All the Money in the World2017Exodus: Gods and Kings poster5.9Exodus: Gods and Kings2014The Legend of Tomiris poster6.9The Legend of Tomiris2019Valley of the Wolves: Iraq poster5.0Valley of the Wolves: Iraq2006

Filmography

20 films as actor
  1. 2026Desert WarriorKing Numan
  2. 2023The CelloSaleh Latif
  3. 2022A Tale in Damascus
  4. 2019The Legend of TomirisCyrus
  5. 2019The Confessionأبو جاد
  6. 2017All the Money in the WorldArab Sheikh
  7. 2017Writing on SnowHusband
  8. 2017Labor
  9. 2016Baron
  10. 2015Cherry Messagesعطا الله الحيفاوي
  11. 2014Exodus: Gods and KingsRamses' Grand Vizier
  12. 2009The ButterflyMevlevi Dede
  13. 2008The Promiseالسحراوي
  14. 2007Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndCaptain Ammand
  15. 2007Jubaa
  16. 2006Shadow of Silence
  17. 2006Valley of the Wolves: IraqAbdurrahman Halis Karuki
  18. 2005Kingdom Of Heaven (Director's Cut)Saladin
  19. 2005Kingdom of HeavenSaladin
  20. 1995The SurvivorShamoon