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. Ghassan Massoud(1958년생, Tartus, Syria) 는 배우로, 대표작으로 킹덤 오브 헤븐, 데저트 워리어, 토미리스: 전쟁의 여신이 있으며, 그 외에도 캐리비안의 해적: 세상의 끝에서, Mehmed: Fetihler Sultanı, 엑소더스: 신들과 왕들, 올 더 머니, عُمَرْ, الحجاج, 이라크 묵시록, هجرة القلوب إلى القلوب, مع وقف التنفيذ, المصابيح الزرق, صقر قريش, صلاح الدين الأيوبي 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. 특히 2026년에는 데저트 워리어에도 참여해서 활동중이다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2026년 데저트 워리어에서 King Numan 역을 맡았다. 2025년 البوابات السبع에 출연했다. 2024년 Mehmed: Fetihler Sultanı에서 Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari 역을 맡았다.