
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.
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Desert Warrior FutureKing Numan★ NR
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البوابات السبع 2025★ NR
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Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari★ 7.5
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The Cello 2023Saleh Latif★ 6
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Suspended 2022★ 2
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Cyrus★ 6.9
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ترجمان الأشواق 2019★ NR
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Arab Sheikh★ 6.5
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Writing on Snow 2017Husband★ NR
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بشير★ 6
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Awaiting the Jasmine 2015★ NR
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Ramses' Grand Vizier★ 5.9
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المصابيح الزرق 2012★ NR
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Omar 2012Abou Bakr As-Siddiq★ 9.2
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★ NR
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The Butterfly 2009Mevlevi Dede★ 6
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The Promise 2008Sahrawy★ 5.2
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اناشيد المطر 2008★ NR
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Captain Ammand★ 7.3
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Self★ 8
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Abdurrahman Halis Karuki★ 5.2
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آخر أيام اليمامة 2005★ NR
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Kingdom of Heaven 2005Saladin★ 7
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Al Hajjaj 2003Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr★ 9.5
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★ 10
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إمرؤ القيس 2002Hareth Al-Ghassani★ NR
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هانئ بن مسعود الشيباني★ NR
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That Which Remains 1995Shamoon★ 6.5