Ghassan Massoud

Acting Sep 20, 1958 (68 years old) Tartus, Syria

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.

41 Acting Credits

Ghassan Massoud

Acting

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Kingdom of Heaven

Exodus: Gods and Kings

All the Money in the World

The Legend of Tomiris

Valley of the Wolves: Iraq

Omar

Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests

Desert Warrior

The Promise

That Which Remains

The Cello

Jubaa

Al Hajjaj

الحجاج

The Butterfly

The Path to Redemption

Cherry Messages

The Falcon of Quraish

Suspended

Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya

Writing on Snow

Shadow of Silence

A Tale in Damascus