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Acting

Duraid Lahham

Born
Jan 31, 1934 · Age 92
Place of birth
Damascus, Syria
Gender
Male
Movie credits
43
TV credits
17
Directing credits
5
Also known as (7)
  • دريد لحام
  • Дурайд Лахам
  • غوار الطوشة
  • دريد محمد حسن لحام
  • Ghawar El Toshe
  • Duraid Laham
  • Durreid Lahham

Biography

Duraid Lahham is a legendary Syrian actor, comedian, writer, and director, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential performers in the history of Syrian and Arab entertainment. Born in Damascus in 1934, he studied chemistry at Damascus University and worked as a teacher before embarking on an extraordinary artistic career in 1960. Lahham rose to prominence through his celebrated partnership with Nihad Qali, forming one of the most iconic comedy duos in Arab television history. His portrayal of Ghawar Al-Tousha, one of the most beloved and recognizable characters in Arab…