Ghassan Massoud
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About
Syrian screen actor known for his role as Saladin in the 2005 Ridley Scott film Kingdom of Heaven. He also appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and in Valley of the Wolves: Iraq.
Before Fame
Early in his career, he was cast in such Middle Eastern television series as Al-Zahir Bibars and Lail Almosaferin.
Trivia
He became an instructor at Damascus' Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts.
Family Life
He grew up in Damascus, Syria, where he later raised his own two children.
Associated With
He was offered a role in the George Clooney -produced film Syriana, but he decided against the offer, not wanting to take part in a project that might portray Arabs in a negative light.
