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

Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Kingdom of Heaven

Desert Warrior

Exodus: Gods and Kings

Omar

All the Money in the World

Suspended
All Movies (20)
- Desert Warrior2026 · as King Numan
- The Cello2023 · as Saleh Latif
- A Tale in Damascus2022
- The Legend of Tomiris2019 · as Cyrus
- The Confession2019 · as أبو جاد
- All the Money in the World2017 · as Arab Sheikh
- Writing on Snow2017 · as Husband
- Labor2017
- Baron2016
- Cherry Messages2015 · as عطا الله الحيفاوي
- Exodus: Gods and Kings2014 · as Ramses' Grand Vizier
- The Butterfly2009 · as Mevlevi Dede
- The Promise2008 · as السحراوي
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End2007 · as Captain Ammand
- Jubaa2007
- The Path to Redemption2006 · as Self
- Shadow of Silence2006
- Valley of the Wolves: Iraq2006 · as Abdurrahman Halis Karuki
- Kingdom of Heaven2005 · as Saladin
- That Which Remains1995 · as Shamoon
All TV Shows (21)
- Al Bawabat Al Sab3a2025
- Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests2024 · as Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari
- Suspended2022 · as حليم
- Interview with Mr. Adam2020
- Torjoman Ashwak2019
- Nebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya2016 · as بشير
- Awaiting the Jasmine2015
- المصابيح الزرق2012
- Omar2012 · as Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq
- The Slums2009 · as علاء
- اناشيد المطر2008
- Al Zahir Baybars2005
- Akhar ayam alymam2004
- Al Hajjaj2003 · as Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr
- Memories of the Next Era2003 · as صافي
- الحجاج2003 · as عبد الله بن الزبير
- The Falcon of Quraish2002 · as الصميل بن حاتم
- إمرؤ القيس2002 · as Hareth Al-Ghassani
- ذي قار- يوم من أيام العرب2001 · as هانئ بن مسعود الشيباني
- Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi2001 · as القاضي الفاضل
- Biography of Al-Jalali Family2000