Khalid Al-Obaid
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.
Known For
All Movies (29)
- عيد ميلاد سامبا لاين كنج1995 · as سكار
- هالو كايرو1994 · as بو عبيد
- Khamsa Wa Khmisa1993
- Enlisted Obaid1992
- الوحش بو راسين1992 · as الحاكم فقران
- The Sword Of The Arabs1992 · as أبو عبدالله / وزير عراقي
- The protector and the thief1988
- The Clock Turned1984 · as الراوي
- وخر لا يعاديك1984 · as د. عيسى
- رحلة الى المجهول1982
- The Silence1980
- Go Ahead1979
- Party on the Impalement1979 · as مدير السجن
- عريس لبنت السلطان1978
- Sinbad The Sailor1978 · as السلطان
- Oh God Oh Life1976
- Canidae1976
- مسرحية متاعب صيف1976 · as مبارك
- Ali Janah Al-Tabrizi and his follower Qaffa1975 · as التاجر
- You unaware people1974
- يا غافلين1974
- Demons of the Friday night1973 · as عبيد
- 1 2 3 4 بم1973 · as بومساعد
- حب وحنان1972
- The Rooster is Lost1971 · as العم بوعبدالله
- كاوبوي في الدبدبة1970 · as أبو كاظم
- مسرحية انتخبوني1967
- المخلب الكبير1965
- نقطة ضعف—
All TV Shows (12)
- Al Shareeb Bazza2002
- City Of The Winds1988 · as علقم
- The jewel and The Fisherman1985 · as Ghadab
- Badr Al Zaman1982 · as Sharkan
- Dunya al Dananir1981
- Aladdin1980 · as أقشر
- The Bullies1980 · as ناصر المغول (ابو بدر)
- Juha’s Diaries1979 · as تيمور لنك
- The Broken Jug1978 · as Alwan
- Fates1978 · as بن شطان
- Sherbaka1972 · as الدكتور
- Keep trying1972







