Bashar al-Assad
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 11, 1965 in Damascus, Syria
- Active Years
- 1968–2026 (59 Years)
- Total Credits
- 14 credits in database
Biography
Bashar Hafez al-Assad was born on September 11, 1965, in Damascus, Syria. He is a former Syrian politician, medical doctor, military officer, and dictator who served as the president of Syria from 2000 until his overthrow in 2024 following the Syrian civil war. In addition to his presidency, he served as commander-in-chief of the Syrian Armed Forces, Regional Secretary of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party's branch in Syria, and head of the Ba'ath Party in Syria from 2017 to 2024. He is the son of Hafez al-Assad, who ruled Syria from 1970 to 2000. Bashar al-Assad has been married to Asma Al Akhras since December 2000, and they have three children. His brother Bassel died in a car accident. He has known credits in acting according to database records.
Career overview
Bashar Hafez al-Assad was born on September 11, 1965, in Damascus, Syria. He is a former Syrian politician, medical doctor, military officer, and dictator who went to school to be a medical doctor. He has 14 known credits listed on the Movie Database and is categorized under acting.
He served as the president of Syria beginning on July 17, 2000, succeeding his father, Hafez al-Assad, who ruled Syria from 1970 to 2000. In addition to serving as president until his overthrow and being toppled in 2024 after the Syrian civil war, Bashar al-Assad has held roles as commander-in-chief of the Syrian Armed Forces and Regional Secretary of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party's branch in Syria, serving as the head of the Ba'ath Party in Syria from 2017 to 2024.
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Full Filmography
14 titles- Iran, Israel and the Bomb (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Russia, China, Iran: The Axis of Revenge (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- 杭州第19届亚运会开幕式 (2023) as Self
- 杭州第19届亚运会闭幕式 (2023)
- Republic of Silence (2022) as Self - Politician (archive footage)
- Lebanon in Crisis (2020) as Self - Politician (archive footage)
- Black Box Syria: The Dirty War (2020) as Self - Politician (archive footage)
- Frenemies: Putin and Trump (2020) as Self - Politician (archive footage)
- Entretien politique : Histoire et mode d'emploi (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia (2018) as Self
- A Dangerous Dynasty: House of Assad (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Код доступа (2017) as Self
- HyperNormalisation (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bashar al-Assad best known for?
Bashar al-Assad is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Republic of Silence (2022), M*A*S*H (1970).
When and where was Bashar al-Assad born?
Bashar al-Assad was born on September 11, 1965 in Damascus, Syria.
How many credits does Bashar al-Assad have?
Bashar al-Assad has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2026.
What is Bashar al-Assad's background in cinema and television?
Bashar Hafez al-Assad was born on September 11, 1965, in Damascus, Syria. He is a former Syrian politician, medical doctor, military officer, and dictator who served as the president of Syria from 2000 until his overthrow in 2024 following the Syrian civil war. In addition to his presidency, he served as commander-in-c...
Bashar al-Assad by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Republic of Silence (2022) as Self - Politician (archive footage) — aged about 56
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self — aged about 2
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