Khalid Al-Obaid
Known For: Acting
Biography
Khaled Al Obaid (born January 19, 1938) is a veteran Kuwaiti actor known for his impactful roles in theater, television, and cinema. He began his artistic career in 1963 on the stage and quickly became one of the most recognizable figures in Kuwaiti drama. He studied at Omar Ibn Al-Khattab School and worked at the Ministry of Electricity and Water, initially as a supervisor at water stations and later as an accountant. His early professional life in public service preceded a decades-long acting career defined by strong performances and versatility. Al Obaid is particularly known for portraying complex and often antagonistic characters, bringing emotional depth and authenticity to each role. He gained wide acclaim for his work in notable television series such as Al-Samt (The Silence, 1980) and Al-Shareeb Bezza (2002), as well as several stage plays and Kuwaiti films. Beyond his professional achievements, he is a family man with six sons and three daughters. His legacy as a pioneer in Kuwaiti performing arts continues to influence generations of actors and audiences across the region.
Filmography
2002
1995
- عيد ميلاد سامبا لاين كنج as سكار
1994
- هالو كايرو as بو عبيد
1993
1992
- Enlisted Obaid
- الوحش بو راسين as الحاكم فقران
- The Sword Of The Arabs as أبو عبدالله / وزير عراقي
1988
1985
- The jewel and The Fisherman as Ghadab
1984
- The Clock Turned as الراوي
- وخر لا يعاديك as د. عيسى
1982
- رحلة الى المجهول
- Badr Al Zaman as Sharkan
1981
1980
- The Bullies as ناصر المغول (ابو بدر)
- The Silence
- Aladdin as Aqshar
1979
- Juha’s Diaries as تيمور لنك
- Party on the Impalement as مدير السجن
- Go Ahead
1978
- Fate as بن شطان
- Sinbad The Sailor as السلطان
- The Broken Jug as Alwan
1976
- Canidae
- متاعب صيف as مبارك
- Oh God Oh Life
1975
- On the Tabrizi Wing followed by Quffa as التاجر
1973
- 1 2 3 4 بم as بومساعد
- Demons of the Friday night as عبيد
1972
- Sherbaka as الدكتور
- Keep trying
1971
- The Rooster is Lost as العم بوعبدالله
1970
- كاوبوي في الدبدبة as أبو كاظم