Duraid Lahham
- Director
- Screenwriter
Also known as: دريد لحام · Дурайд Лахам · غوار الطوشة · دريد محمد حسن لحام
Duraid Muhammad Hassan al-Lahhaam is a Syrian actor-director born in al-Kumayreyya, Damascus in 1934. His talent appeared in 1958 on the university stage at the faculty of Science where he majored in chemistry and later taught it. His artistic career began in the sixties, when the director Sabah Qabbani offered him to participate in Damascene Night (سهرة دمشق). At the same time, he formed an artistic duet with the artist Nihad Qalei until the mid-seventies, he also cooperated with the poet and playwright Muhammad Al-Maghut in several successful works. He created the Syrian character called “Ghawwar al-Tawsheh” who became a household name in Syria and the Arab world. Among his plays, as actor-director, are Cheers, My Homeland (كاسك يا وطن), Ghorba (الغربة) and October Village (ضيعة تشرين). Among his television works are Hammam Al-Hana (حمام الهنا), My Family and I (عائلتي وانا) and The Return of Ghawwaar (عودة غوار). The Borders (الحدود) and The Report (التقرير) are among the films he directed.
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Before Acting
- •Studied at Damascus University.
Known For
Frequent Collaborators
Nehad Qalei30 shared works
Omar Haggo14 shared works
Sabah Jazairi8 shared works
Hosam Tahseeine Bek8 shared works
Naji Jabr8 shared works
Najah Hafiez7 shared works
Yasseen Bakoush7 shared works
Mohamed El Akkad7 shared works
Ahmed Rafea7 shared works
Mona Wassef6 shared works
Hassan Dakkak6 shared works
Hala Shawkat5 shared worksPhotos
3Full Filmography
54
Roxy Nights
2025 · actor
Two Days
2024 · actor
The Sage
2023 · actor
Damascus... Aleppo
2019 · actor
We Will Be Right Back
2013 · actor
Al Kherba
2011 · actor · ⭐ 9.7
أيام الولدنة
2006 · actor
The Young Parents
2006 · actor · director · writer · ⭐ 6.3
My Family and I
2000 · actor
Return of Ghawar
1998 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Abu El-Hana's Dreams
1996 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Rain Maker
1992 · actor · director
Aldighri
1992 · actor · ⭐ 10.0
The Happy Bird
1992 · actor
Kafrun
1990 · actor · writer · director
Shaqayiq Al Nueman
1987 · actor · ⭐ 10.0
The Report
1986 · actor
The Borders
1984 · actor · writer · director · ⭐ 6.6
Wadi Al-Mesk
1982 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
Ghawar's Empire
1982 · actor
Cheers, My Homeland
1979 · actor · director
Wayn Al-Ghalat
1979 · actor
Fish Without Spines
1978 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
Gherbah
1976 · actor
Al-Muziafoun
1975 · actor
When Wives Are Absent
1975 · actor
Wake Up
1975 · actor · ⭐ 5.5
Ghawar James Bond
1974 · actor
My Hippy Wife
1973 · actor
Salt & Sugar
1973 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Ghawar The Football Player
1973 · actor
Mesk and Anbar
1973 · actor
Sah Al Nom
1972 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
The Mexican Hoax
1972 · actor · ⭐ 10.0
Imra'a Taskon Wahdaha
1971 · actor
The Fox
1971 · actor
One + one
1971 · actor
Sands of Gold
1971 · actor · ⭐ 10.0
The Two Friends
1970 · actor
The Adorable Thief
1970 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
El Ragol El Monaseeb
1970 · actor
Ghawar, The Secret Agent Antar
1970 · actor
Womens' Tailor
1969 · actor
The Vagabonds
1968 · actor
Hotel of Dreams
1968 · actor
Hammam Al-Hana
1968 · actor
Ghawar's Pranks
1968 · actor
The Three Swindlers
1968 · actor
Love in Istanbul
1966 · actor
I Am Antar
1966 · actor
The Millionaire
1966 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
The Two Drifters (Al Sharidan)
1965 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
لقاء في تدمر
1965 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
The Pearl Necklace
1964 · actor · writer
FAQ
How old is Duraid Lahham?
Duraid Lahham is 92 years old.
When was Duraid Lahham born?
Duraid Lahham was born on February 9, 1934.
What is Duraid Lahham's nationality?
Duraid Lahham is Syria.
How many works has Duraid Lahham appeared in?
Duraid Lahham has 54 credited works in our database.
What is Duraid Lahham known for?
Duraid Lahham is known for Al Kherba, Aldighri, The Mexican Hoax, Shaqayiq Al Nueman.
Where was Duraid Lahham born?
Duraid Lahham was born in Damascus, Syria.