Acting · Tartus, Suriye · Born September 20, 1958
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.
MovieDesert Warrior
2026
as King Numan
TVAl Bawabat Al Sab3a
2025
TVMehmed: Sultan of Conquests
2024
as Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari
MovieThe Cello
2023
as Saleh Latif
MovieA Tale in Damascus
2022
TVSuspended
2022
as حليم
TVInterview with Mr. Adam
2020
MovieThe Legend of Tomiris
2019
as Cyrus
MovieThe Confession
2019
as أبو جاد
TVTorjoman Ashwak
2019
MovieAll the Money in the World
2017
as Arab Sheikh
MovieWriting on Snow
2017
as Husband
MovieLabor
2017
TVNebtedi Mnain Al Hekaya
2016
as بشير
MovieBaron
2016
MovieCherry Messages
2015
as عطا الله الحيفاوي
TVAwaiting the Jasmine
2015
MovieExodus: Gods and Kings
2014
as Ramses' Grand Vizier
TVالمصابيح الزرق
2012
TVOmar
2012
as Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq
TVThe Slums
2009
as علاء
MovieThe Butterfly
2009
as Mevlevi Dede
MovieThe Promise
2008
as السحراوي
TVاناشيد المطر
2008
MoviePirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
2007
as Captain Ammand
MovieJubaa
2007
MovieThe Path to Redemption
2006
as Self
MovieShadow of Silence
2006
MovieValley of the Wolves: Iraq
2006
as Abdurrahman Halis Karuki
TVAl Zahir Baybars
2005
MovieKingdom of Heaven
2005
as Saladin
TVAkhar ayam alymam
2004
TVAl Hajjaj
2003
as Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr
TVMemories of the Next Era
2003
as صافي
TVالحجاج
2003
as عبد الله بن الزبير
TVThe Falcon of Quraish
2002
as الصميل بن حاتم
TVإمرؤ القيس
2002
as Hareth Al-Ghassani
TVذي قار- يوم من أيام العرب
2001
as هانئ بن مسعود الشيباني
TVSalah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi
2001
as القاضي الفاضل
TVBiography of Al-Jalali Family
2000
MovieThat Which Remains
1995
as Shamoon
