Ghassan Massoud

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

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

as Ammand

Exodus: Gods and Kings

as Ramses' Grand Vizier

Kingdom of Heaven

as Saladin

All the Money in the World

as Arab Sheikh

The Legend of Tomiris

as Cyrus

Valley of the Wolves: Iraq

as Abdurrahman Halis Karuki

Omar

as Abou Bakr As-Siddiq

The Promise

as Sahrawy

That Which Remains

as Shamoon

Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests

as Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari