Ghassan Massoud
Ghassan Massoud | |
|---|---|
غسّان مسعود | |
 Massoud in 2003 | |
| Born | 20 September 1958 |
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Ghassan Massoud (Arabic: غسّان مسعود; born September 20, 1958) is a Syrian actor and filmmaker. He is known in the West for playing the role of ayyubid sultan Saladin in Ridley Scott's 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven.
Career[]
He played the "Sheikh" in the Turkish film Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (Valley of the Wolves: Iraq), Ammand the Corsair in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.[1] and Ramesses II's Grand Vizier, Paser in Ridley Scott's 2014 Bible epic, Exodus. Massoud turned down a role in the 2005 film Syriana, claiming he feared the movie would be anti-Arab.[1] Massoud also cited concerns regarding the political situation in his country and the wider region in declining the role. He later said he regretted his decision after seeing the completed film.[2][3] Massoud is known in Syria for his appearance in many Syrian-made films, and writing and directing the theatre play , and was part of the Syrian Ministry of Culture’s ’s 2002 season. He has appeared in the Syrian television miniseries , and in Haytham Hakky's well known work , and on the Syrian stage was an actor in August Strindberg's Miss Julie. Most recently, he starred as the companion of Muhammad, Abu Bakr in MBC's series Omar.
Personal life[]
Massoud was born in Damascus,[4] originally from Fajlit, Duraykish District, Tartus Governorate.[citation needed]
He is married and has a son and a daughter. Massoud teaches Drama at both the Damascus Music and Drama School and Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts.
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Survivor | Shamoon | Arabic title: Al-mutabaqqī (المتبقي) |
| 2005 | Kingdom of Heaven | Saladin | |
| 2006 | Valley of the Wolves: Iraq | Sheikh Abdurrahman Halis Karkuki | Turkish title: Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak |
| 2006 | Dhilal al sammt | ||
| 2007 | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Captain Ammand | |
| 2007 | Al-Syeikh Suleiman Al-'Ābid | ||
| 2008 | Sahrawi | ِArabic title: Al-wa'd (الوعد) | |
| 2009 | Mevlevi Dede | Turkish title: Kelebek | |
| 2014 | Exodus: Gods and Kings | Paser | |
| 2016 | Sulaymani | ||
| 2017 | All the Money in the World | Arab Sheikh | |
| 2019 | Tomiris | Cyrus | Kazakh title: Томирис |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b H.A.R. (24 March 2007). "Ghassan Massoud in Pirates of The Caribbean : At World's End". WALEG. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 24 May 2007.
- ^ Fisk, Robert (27 May 2006). "Modern Syria through Saladin's eyes". Independent. Independent News and Media Limited. Archived from the original on 10 July 2006. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ Fisk, Robert (31 May 2006). "Iraq, Syria through the eyes of Saladin". Gulf Times. Archived from the original on 18 June 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "الممثل السوري غسان مسعود يحتفل بعيد ميلاده اليوم". elbalad.news (in Arabic). 20 September 2019.
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- Syrian male television actors
- Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts faculty