Esam Abjy
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 9, 1941
- Died
- November 24, 2014 (aged 73)
- Birthplace
- Damascus, Syria
Biography
a Syrian actor known for his extensive work in television, theater, and film. Born in the Al-Muhajireen neighborhood of Damascus, he began his acting career in the 1960s with Syria's National Theater before becoming a familiar presence on Syrian television. Throughout a career spanning more than four decades, Abaji appeared in numerous comedy and drama productions, including Mirrors (Maraya), The Return of Ghawar (1998), Abu Al-Hana's Dreams (1996), Al-Khawali (2000), and Bab Al-Hara (2006). He was particularly recognized for portraying Abu Ibrahim in Bab Al-Hara and also played Manaf in Abu Al-Hana's Dreams. His theatrical work included productions of King Lear, Tartuffe, Life Is a Dream, and The Sour Grapes. He also appeared in films such as Kafr Qasim (1977), Al-Yazirli (1974), and Al-Murabi. Abaji remained active in Syrian entertainment for decades, building a substantial body of work through supporting and character roles. He died in Damascus on November 24, 2014, at the age of 73.
Known For
Filmography
The Slums
TV · 30 eps
Grandpa's house
TV · 1 ep
Bab Al-Hara
TV · as أبو إبراهيم · 98 eps
The Five
TV · as صاحب المنزل · 32 eps
Holding Back Tears
TV · as أبو ملك · 30 eps
Men and women
TV · 30 eps
Rajaha
TV · 30 eps
Layali Al-Salehiya
TV · as أبو نوري · 31 eps
Maraya 2003
TV · 30 eps
Mr. Know-It-All (Abu Al-Mafhumeya)
TV · as أبو صلاح · 29 eps
What Did We Say
TV · as نعيم · 21 eps
Esh almajanin
TV · as طيفور · 1 ep
The Usurer
Movie
Al Khawali
TV · 30 eps
They Asked Me
TV · 201 eps
Public Auction
TV · 1 ep
Maraya 2000
TV · 32 eps
عيلة أكابر
TV · 1 ep
Return of Ghawar
TV · as أبو العز بيك · 27 eps
6 Stars Family
TV · as أبو فايز · 26 eps
The Lost Case
TV · as فتحي (Fathi) · 30 eps
Brothers of the Soil
TV · 24 eps
Abu El-Hana's Dreams
TV · as مناف · 30 eps
The Survivor
Movie · as المفتش
Diaries of a General Manager
TV · 26 eps
Seven Floors
Movie
5 Stars Family
TV · as أبو محمود · 30 eps
The End of a Brave Man
TV · as مبروك · 27 eps
Family Stars
TV · as أبو محمود, أبو فايز · 30 eps
Funny Stories Of Abu Dollama
TV · 33 eps
Aldighri
TV · 20 eps
The Missing Man
TV · as فوزي ( أبو وليد ) · 16 eps
Migration of Hearts to Hearts
TV · as أبو عناد · 25 eps
Bahloul the Brave
TV · as كامل (أبو عبدو) · 1 ep
The Report
Movie
Kafr Kassem
Movie
Jungle of Wolves
Movie
Al-Yazerli
Movie
Another Face of Love
Movie