Duraid Lahham
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 31, 1934 (age 92)
- Birthplace
- Damascus, Syria
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 popular culture, transformed him into a household name across the Arab world and established his place among the giants of Arabic-language comedy. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Lahham became far more than a comic performer. Through his remarkable ability to combine humor, social commentary, political satire, and deeply human storytelling, he helped redefine the possibilities of Arab television, theater, and cinema. His historic collaborations with playwright Mohammad Al-Maghout produced landmark works such as Ghorba, Cheers to the Homeland, and The Border, while his television achievements include enduring classics such as Sah Al-Nom and Abu Al-Hana's Dreams. A towering figure in Syrian cultural history, Lahham has entertained generations of audiences while using comedy to reflect the struggles, contradictions, and aspirations of ordinary people. His unmistakable performances, legendary characters, and enduring artistic influence have secured his reputation as one of the defining icons of Arab entertainment.
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Filmography
Roxy Nights
TV · 35 eps
Two Days
Movie
The Sage
Movie · as جابر عبد الودود
Chicago Street
TV · as نعمان - ضيف شرف · 31 eps
Damascus... Aleppo
Movie · as عيسى عبدالله
We Will Be Right Back
TV · 30 eps
Al Kherba
TV · as بو نمر بوقعقور · 30 eps
The Young Parents
Movie · as Wadoud
أيام الولدنة
TV · 28 eps
My Family and I
TV · as مطيع بك · 33 eps
Return of Ghawar
TV · as Ghawar · 27 eps
Abu El-Hana's Dreams
TV · as أبو الهنا توكلنا · 30 eps
Rain Maker
Movie
The Happy Bird
Movie
Aldighri
TV · 20 eps
Kafrun
Movie · as ودود
Shaqayiq Al Nueman
Movie
The Report
Movie · as عزمي بك
The Borders
Movie · as Abdul Wadood
Ghawar's Empire
Movie · as Ghawar Al-Tawsheh
Wadi Al-Mesk
TV · 17 eps
Cheers, My Homeland
Movie
Wayn Al-Ghalat
TV · as غوار الطوشة · 15 eps
Fish Without Spines
Movie · as Ghawar
Gherbah
Movie
Al-Muziafoun
Movie
Wake Up
Movie · as غوار الطوشه
When Wives Are Absent
Movie · as Ghawar
Ghawar James Bond
Movie · as Ghawar
Tishreen Village
Movie · as غوار الطوشة
Mesk and Anbar
Movie
My Hippy Wife
Movie
Ghawar The Football Player
Movie · as Ghawar / Zaki
Salt & Sugar
TV · as غوار · 5 eps
The Mexican Hoax
Movie · as دريد خال الاطفال
Sah Al Nom
TV · as غوار · 18 eps
Sah Al-Noum
TV · as Ghawar · 18 eps
Sands of Gold
Movie
The Fox
Movie
One + one
Movie
Imra'a Taskon Wahdaha
Movie
The Adorable Thief
Movie
The Two Friends
Movie
El Ragol El Monaseeb
Movie · as شحرور
Ghawar, The Secret Agent Antar
Movie
Womens' Tailor
Movie · as الرسام رشدي
The Three Swindlers
Movie · as Guar
Hotel of Dreams
Movie
The Vagabonds
Movie
Bir Damat Aranıyor
Movie · as Ghawar / Zeki
Hammam Al-Hana
TV · as Ghawar El-Tosheh · 13 eps
Ghawar's Pranks
TV · as Ghawar El-Tosheh · 16 eps
I Am Antar
Movie · as عنتر ابن حداد
Love in Istanbul
Movie
The Millionaire
Movie
Love in Istanbul
Movie
The Two Drifters (Al Sharidan)
Movie
لقاء في تدمر
Movie · as نبيل
The Pearl Necklace
Movie
Faqaqie
TV · as Ghawar · 14 eps