Ghassan Massoud
Known for Acting · 41 credits
- Born
- 1958-09-20 (age 67)
- Place of birth
- Tartus, Syria
- Also known as
- Ghassān Masʻūd · غسان مسعود
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.
Known For
TV Shows (21)
Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests
2024
as Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari
Omar
2012
as Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq
The Falcon of Quraish
2002
as الصميل بن حاتم
Al Zahir Baybars
2005
Suspended
2022
as حليم
Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi
2001
as القاضي الفاضل
Biography of Al-Jalali Family
2000
Memories of the Next Era
2003
as صافي
Al Hajjaj
2003
as Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr
المصابيح الزرق
2012
اناشيد المطر
2008
Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya
2016
as بشير
Awaiting the Jasmine
2015
The Slums
2009
as علاء
Akhar ayam alymam
2004
Al Bawabat Al Sab3a
2025
Torjoman Ashwak
2019
Interview with Mr. Adam
2020
إمرؤ القيس
2002
as Hareth Al-Ghassani
ذي قار- يوم من أيام العرب
2001
as هانئ بن مسعود الشيباني
الحجاج
2003
as عبد الله بن الزبير
Movies (20)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
2007
as Captain Ammand
Kingdom of Heaven
2005
as Saladin
Desert Warrior
2026
as King Numan
Exodus: Gods and Kings
2014
as Ramses' Grand Vizier
All the Money in the World
2017
as Arab Sheikh
The Cello
2023
as Saleh Latif
The Legend of Tomiris
2019
as Cyrus
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
2006
as Abdurrahman Halis Karuki
The Promise
2008
as السحراوي
The Path to Redemption
2006
as Self
That Which Remains
1995
as Shamoon
The Butterfly
2009
as Mevlevi Dede
Jubaa
2007
Cherry Messages
2015
as عطا الله الحيفاوي
Baron
2016
A Tale in Damascus
2022
Writing on Snow
2017
as Husband
Labor
2017
The Confession
2019
as أبو جاد
Shadow of Silence
2006
About Ghassan Massoud
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… With 41 credits spanning from 1995 to 2026, Ghassan Massoud has appeared in 20 films and 21 TV shows.
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Most Popular Ghassan Massoud Movies
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) — as Captain Ammand
- Kingdom of Heaven (2005) — as Saladin
- Desert Warrior (2026) — as King Numan
- Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) — as Ramses' Grand Vizier
- All the Money in the World (2017) — as Arab Sheikh
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