Ghassan Massoud facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ghassan Massoud
غسّان مسعود
Massoud in 2003
Born	(1958-09-20) 20 September 1958 (age 66) Tartous, Syria
Nationality	Syrian
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1987–present
Children	2

Ghassan Massoud (Arabic: غسّان مسعود; born September 20, 1958) is a talented Syrian actor and filmmaker. He is well-known around the world for his role as Saladin in the 2005 movie Kingdom of Heaven, directed by Ridley Scott.

Acting Career

Ghassan Massoud has had a long and successful career in acting. He is famous in Syria for appearing in many Syrian films and TV shows. He also wrote and directed a play called Diplomasiyyoun.

International Roles

Massoud became known to audiences outside of Syria for playing the historical figure Saladin in the movie Kingdom of Heaven. Saladin was a powerful leader from the Ayyubid dynasty.

He also played other interesting characters in international films:

• In 2006, he was the "Sheikh" in the Turkish movie Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (Valley of the Wolves: Iraq).
• In 2007, he played Ammand the Corsair in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
• In 2014, he appeared in another Ridley Scott film, Exodus, where he played Paser, who was a Grand Vizier to Ramesses II.

Massoud once turned down a role in the 2005 movie Syriana. He was worried the movie might show Arabs in a negative way. He later said he regretted this decision after seeing the finished film.

Personal Life

Ghassan Massoud was born in a place called Fajlit, which is in the Tartus area of Syria.

He is married and has two children, a son and a daughter. Besides acting, Massoud also teaches drama. He shares his knowledge at the Damascus Music and Drama School and the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts.

Movies and TV Shows

Ghassan Massoud has been in many movies and television series. Here are some of his notable roles:

Film Appearances

Television Series

See also

In Spanish: Ghassan Massoud para niños