Wajdi Mouawad
Born: 1968-10-16 in Deir al-Qamar, Lebanon
Known For: Writing
Biography
Wajdi Mouawad, OC, is a Lebanese-Canadian writer, actor, and director. He is known in Canadian and French theatre for politically engaged works such as the acclaimed play Incendies (2003). His works often revolve around family trauma, war, and the betrayal of youth. Since April 2016, Mouawad has been the director of the Théâtre national de la Colline in Paris.
Filmography
2025
- Pelléas et Mélisande ... (Stage Director)
2023
- Anatomy of a Fall as Psy Jammal
2021
- Skies of Lebanon as Joseph Kamar
2016
- Still Burning as Andre
2014
- Incêndios ... (Theatre Play)
2012
- Pays revé as Himself
2010
- Incendies ... (Theatre Play)
2004
- Tideline ... (Writer)
2002
- A Scent of Mint as Voice