Biography
A Syrian actor, born in Al-Buzuriya neighborhood in Damascus, nicknamed "People's Artist". He began his artistic career in the late 40s by presenting improvised comedy parts on Damascus theaters and its private clubs, then moved on to singing and acting in several artistic groups such as Ali Al-Aris, Abdul Latif Fathi and Al-Bayrouti. In the late 1950s, he played the famous character of Abu Sayyah. His first appearance on television was in the series Happiness Restaurant (1960) with Duraid Lahham, followed many Syrian TV series, including: Salhiya Nights, Ghawar's Pranks and The Struggle of Time. He died in Damascus in 2017, at the age of 86, after a long artistic career during which he was one of the pillars of Syrian drama, in theatre, television, radio and cinema.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Syrians
Character:
MOVIE • 2016

قمر شام
Character:
TV • 2013

Tahoun Al-Shar
Character:
TV • 2012

Omar
Character: Waraqa ibn Nawfal
TV • 2012

Talea Al Feda
Character:
TV • 2011

The Long Night
Character:
MOVIE • 2009
My Heart Is With You
Character:
TV • 2009

أولاد القيمرية
Character:
TV • 2008
Heavenly Space
Character:
TV • 2005

Nights of Al Saliheya
Character: المختار أبو حاتم
TV • 2004

Marzouq On All Fronts
Character:
TV • 2004

The Falcon of Quraish
Character: محمد بن علي - ضيف شرف
TV • 2002

Sacrifices
Character: Akbar
MOVIE • 2002

Congratulations
Character: دباح الغولة - أبو رؤوف
TV • 2001

Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi
Character: صاحب الأحداث مراد (شيخاً) - ضيف شرف
TV • 2001

رقصة الحباري
Character:
TV • 1999

The Bird
Character: Shakir
TV • 1998

قانون الغاب
Character:
TV • 1996

Ayyam Shamiyya
Character: زعيم أبو صطيف
TV • 1992

The Night
Character:
MOVIE • 1992