Jay Abdo
Born: 1962-10-21 in Damascus, Syria
Known For: Acting
Biography
A Syrian actor who excelled in music and acting. After obtaining a diploma in civil engineering from the University of Cluj-Napoca in Romania in 1986, he decided to complete his studies in art and obtained a diploma in theatrical acting from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus in 1991. He began his career in his homeland, and he then continued his work in Hollywood, where he became known as Jay. He's known for Explosion (2013), A Very Hard Birth (2011) and Attendance of the Absence Procession (2022).
Filmography
2026
- I Was a Stranger as Papa Homsi
2025
- Mobius Loop as Jurius Hesham
- Behind the Mask as Michael
- In the Shade of Jasmine
2022
- Neighbours as Nahum
2020
- Refugee as Papa Homsi
- The Way Back as Liquor Store Owner
2019
- Jihad in Hollywood as Self
- 1st Born as Hamid
2017
- SEAL Team as Asim Al-Hazred
- Facing Mecca as Fareed
- Under Concrete as Father
- Ablution as Khaled
2016
- Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders as Erdem Bayar
- Bon Voyage as Kareem
- A Hologram for the King as Dr. Haddad
- Jihad in Hollywood as Self
2015
- Patriot as Cantar Walley
- Queen of the Desert as Fattuh, Bell's guide
2013
- We've Got Balls as Butler
2012
- Omar as Heraclius's messenger to Omar
2011
- Ayam el Derasa as الأستاذ أكرم
2007
- On The Edge Of The Abyss as فؤاد
2006
- Valley of the Wolves: Iraq as Kurdish Leader (Jihad Abdou)
2005
- Holding Back Tears as بسام
- The Sun Rises Again as عماد
2001
- Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi as ريموند الثالث - ضيف شرف
1996
1994
- The End of a Brave Man as برهوم عطا