Ghassan Massoud

Ghassan Massoud

Born: September 20, 1958
in 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.

Movies for Ghassan Massoud...

Title: Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests
Released: February 27, 2024
Type: TV
The project, which will follow the story on the life of one of the most important rulers in Ottoman history, Fatih Sultan Mehmed, will also feature important stages of the life of Eyüp el Ensari, an important figure in the Islamic world, in parallel with Fatih's life.
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The Cello
Title: The Cello
Character: Saleh Latif
Released: September 14, 2023
Type: Movie
An aspiring cellist learns the cost of his brand-new cello is a lot more insidious than he first thought.
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Title: Suspended
Released: April 2, 2022
Type: TV
The events take place in Al-Attarin neighborhood after Etab flees for being accused of adultery by her brothers, while Fawzan is ready to do whatever it takes to extend his power.
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Title: Interview with Mr. Adam
Released: April 24, 2020
Type: TV
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The Legend of Tomiris
Title: The Legend of Tomiris
Character: Cyrus
Released: October 1, 2019
Type: Movie
This is the story of the life of the great queen of the steppe - legendary Tomiris. She is destined to become a skillful warrior, survive the loss of close people and unite the Scythian/Saka tribes under her authority.
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Title: ترجمان الأشواق
Released: May 6, 2019
Type: TV
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All the Money in the World
Title: All the Money in the World
Character: Arab Sheikh
Released: December 21, 2017
Type: Movie
The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom.
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Writing on Snow
Title: Writing on Snow
Character: Husband
Released: November 4, 2017
Type: Movie
A film about the absurdity of not accepting the other despite the difference.
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Title: Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya
Character: بشير
Released: June 6, 2016
Type: TV
The series begins its episodes with the most sacred relationship, which is love, bringing the story of Romeo and Juliet back to our time with a contemporary story based on the flashback method, and recalls events from the beginning of the millennium up to our present time.
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Title: بانتظار الياسمين
Released: February 15, 2015
Type: TV
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Exodus: Gods and Kings
Title: Exodus: Gods and Kings
Character: Ramses' Grand Vizier
Released: December 3, 2014
Type: Movie
The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
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Title: Omar
Character: Abou Bakr As-Siddiq
Released: July 20, 2012
Type: TV
A comprehensive documentary for one of the greatest eras in the history of Islam: the era of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab. Expanding the Islamic state shortly after the death of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) to the entire Arab World; standing on the threshold of India and China in the East and the gates of Europe in the North; and roll into North Africa under the leadership of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab: a leader who made ​​an outstanding example of a role model for many generations to come. While very proud of his religion and culture, Omar exemplified openness to other cultures and human values at their highest standards.
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Title: المصابيح الزرق
Released: July 20, 2012
Type: TV
The events of the series take place in the period from 1939 to 1945, the period of the Syrian struggle against the French occupation, by reviewing the current events in that period and shedding light on several characters and their social and political relationships.
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Title: The City's Lost Souls
Released: August 22, 2009
Type: TV
In one of the slums, a group of intertwined stories revolve around residents whose movement may extend outside this neighborhood due to work or study, and their fates intersect with the paths of some characters from other neighborhoods of the city.
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The Butterfly
Title: The Butterfly
Character: Mevlevi Dede
Released: May 1, 2009
Type: Movie
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The Promise
Title: The Promise
Character: Sahrawy
Released: December 7, 2008
Type: Movie
First production of Mahmoud Baraka through his company's pool of technical and production of film revolves around human error and why faulting Is motivated to error and also speaks of man you have the ability to tolerance for errors that condemn it as a stigma in their lives.
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Title: اناشيد المطر
Released: April 17, 2008
Type: TV
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Character: Ammand
Released: May 19, 2007
Type: Movie
Captain Barbossa, long believed to be dead, has come back to life and is headed to the edge of the Earth with Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann. But nothing is quite as it seems.
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Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
Title: Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
Character: Abdurrahman Halis Karuki
Released: January 31, 2006
Type: Movie
The film covers through fiction real-life events like the occupation of Iraq, the execution of Daniel Pearl, the Hood event and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal.
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The Path to Redemption
Title: The Path to Redemption
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
From pre-production to release, we are given an exclusive look into the making of Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven (2005). Interviews with the cast and crew members take up the bulk of this film, but are accompanied by plenty of on-set footage. We are also given a glimpse at a lot of the deleted material, much of which will be in the director's cut.
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Title: آخر أيام اليمامة
Released: December 28, 2005
Type: TV
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Kingdom of Heaven
Title: Kingdom of Heaven
Character: Saladin
Released: May 3, 2005
Type: Movie
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
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Title: Al Hajjaj
Character: Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr
Released: October 27, 2003
Type: TV
This biography of Al Hajjaj Bin Youssef Al Thaqafi looks back on his cruelty, his clemency and his loyalty, and paints the portrait of a controversial regent.
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Title: Memories of the Next Era
Released: October 26, 2003
Type: TV
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Title: The Falcon of Quraish
Released: November 6, 2002
Type: TV
A historical saga that follows the demise of the Umayyads in the East by the Abbasids in Khurasan, and the escape of Abd al-Rahman ibn Mu'awiya ibn Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik (Abd al-Rahman I) from the Abbasids. As it follows his journey till he reached Andalusia and how he came to ruling it.
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Title: إمرؤ القيس
Character: Hareth Al-Ghassani
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: TV
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That Which Remains
Title: That Which Remains
Character: Shamoon
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
Based on Ghassan Kanafani's novel, 'Returning to Haifa,' this film, set in 1967, centres on a Palestinian couple who return to the war-torn city to search for their young son Farhan, whom they were forced to abandon when fleeing Zionist acts of terrorism in 1948. Saeed and Atefeh's own house has even been taken over by a Polish Jewish family, who, it transpires, are holding Farhan hostage. It is up to the couple, with the assistance of Farhan's steely grandmother, to find a way to reclaim their lost son. One of the few Iranian films to tackle the Palestinian issue from a historical perspective, this stunning piece of work from Seifollah Daad features meticulous attention to period detail and moving performances.
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Desert Warrior
Title: Desert Warrior
Character: King Numan
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
It’s 7th century, when Arabia is made up of rival, feuding tribes, disunited and forever at each other’s throats. Emperor Kisra has a fearsome reputation for being utterly ruthless. But when the Arabian Princess Hind refuses to become the emperor’s concubine, the stage is set for an epic confrontation. It is a battle that, by its conclusion, will have changed the region forever and echo throughout history. Escaping with her father, King Numan, into the vast and unforgiving desert, Hind is pursued by Kisra’s seasoned mercenary Jalabzeen and his bloodthirsty troops. Hind and her father are forced to entrust their safety to a mysterious bandit, whose fighting prowess is second to none. The bandit harbors his own secrets, which will play a large part in deciding the fate of the battle. Hind inspires the fractious tribes to come together for one last stand and unite against an army that outnumbers them and is far better equipped.