Biography
A Syrian actor who excelled in music and acting. After obtaining a diploma in civil engineering from the University of Cluj-Napoca in Romania in 1986, he decided to complete his studies in art and obtained a diploma in theatrical acting from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus in 1991.
He began his career in his homeland, and he then continued his work in Hollywood, where he became known as Jay. He's known for Explosion (2013), A Very Hard Birth (2011) and Attendance of the Absence Procession (2022).
Filmography
Cast Credits
I Was a Stranger
Character: Papa Homsi
MOVIE • 2025
Behind the Mask
Character: Michael
MOVIE • 2025
In the Shade of Jasmine
Character:
TV • 2025
Mobius Loop
Character: Jurius Hesham
MOVIE • 2025
Anwar
Character: Anwar (80 years old)
MOVIE • 2024
Skeet
Character: Mohamed
MOVIE • 2024
Neighbours
Character: Nahum
MOVIE • 2022
Refugee
Character: Papa Homsi
MOVIE • 2020
The Way Back
Character: Liquor Store Owner
MOVIE • 2020
Jihad in Hollywood
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2019
1st Born
Character: Hamid
MOVIE • 2019
SEAL Team
Character: Asim Al-Hazred
TV • 2017
Ablution
Character: Khaled
MOVIE • 2017
Facing Mecca
Character: Fareed
MOVIE • 2017
Under Concrete
Character: Father
MOVIE • 2017
Bon Voyage
Character: Kareem
MOVIE • 2016
A Hologram for the King
Character: Dr. Haddad
MOVIE • 2016
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Character: Erdem Bayar
TV • 2016
Jihad in Hollywood
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2016
Patriot
Character: Cantar Walley
TV • 2015