Ghassan Massoud
Born: 1958-09-20 in Tartus, Syria
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2025
- Desert Warrior as King Numan
- البوابات السبع
2024
- Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests as Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari
2023
- The Cello as Saleh Latif
2022
- Suspended as حليم
- A Tale in Damascus
2019
- The Legend of Tomiris as Cyrus
- ترجمان الأشواق
- The Confession as أبو جاد
2017
- All the Money in the World as Arab Sheikh
- Writing on Snow as Husband
- Labor
2016
- Baron
- Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya as بشير
2015
- Awaiting the Jasmine
- Cherry Messages as عطا الله الحيفاوي
2014
- Exodus: Gods and Kings as Ramses' Grand Vizier
2012
- Omar as Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq
- المصابيح الزرق
2009
- The Slums as علاء
- The Butterfly as Mevlevi Dede
2008
- The Promise as Sahrawy
- اناشيد المطر
2007
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End as Captain Ammand
2006
- Valley of the Wolves: Iraq as Abdurrahman Halis Karuki
- The Path to Redemption as Self
- Shadow of Silence
2005
- Kingdom of Heaven as Saladin
- Al Zahir Baybars
- آخر أيام اليمامة
2003
- Al Hajjaj as Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr
- Memories of the Next Era as صافي
2002
- The Falcon of Quraish as الصميل بن حاتم
- إمرؤ القيس as Hareth Al-Ghassani
2001
- ذي قار- يوم من أيام العرب as هانئ بن مسعود الشيباني
- Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi as القاضي الفاضل
1995
- That Which Remains as Shamoon