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Bassam Kousa

Acting Born Nov 7, 1954 Aleppo, Syria 58 credits
58
Total Credits
2026
44 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bassam Kousa is a prominent film and television actor born in Aleppo, Syria. His date of birth is listed in official records as November 7, 1954, though other source material references November 7, 1963. He is known in the Arab world for his unconventional roles and boundary-pushing performances, accumulating sixty known credits in acting. Kousa first gained widespread public recognition through prominent roles in Syrian television programs, including Ayyam Shamiyah. He also achieved significant popularity for his role as Idaghshiri in the first season of the widely watched television series Bab Al Hara. In addition to his extensive television work, Kousa has acted in a number of feature films, such as Usama Muhammad's The Box of Life.

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Career

Career overview

Bassam Kousa is a prominent film and television actor in the Arab world, known for his unconventional roles and his willingness to push the boundaries. Born in Aleppo, Syria, he broke into the public consciousness with a string of prominent roles in Syrian television shows such as Ayyam Shamiyah. His stage name in Arabic is written as بسام كوسا.

One of his most popular television roles was on Bab Al Hara, which is noted as one of the most-watched television shows in the Arab region. Although he only appeared in the first season of the show, his character, Idaghshiri, became instantly identifiable to an audience stretching from Gaza to the Arabian Gulf. In addition to his television work, Kousa has acted in a number of feature films, including Usama Muhammad’s The Box of Life.

As a male actor with a known career spanning film and television, Kousa maintains a recognized profile in the industry. According to archival records, he has accumulated numerous known credits in his acting career, reflecting his established presence in regional entertainment.

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Known for

The Age of Shame

2009
Film

Sons and Lovers

as أبو وديع

Bab Al-Hara

as الإدعشري
Film

Dawn

2014

Al Zeer Salem

as التبع اليماني - ضيف شرف

Frequent co-stars

Samar Sami 2 shared titles
Khaled Taja 2 shared titles
Sulafa Memar 1 shared title
Maxim Khalil 1 shared title
Tim Hassan 1 shared title
Qamar Khalaf 1 shared title
Kinda Hanna 1 shared title
Mona Wassef 1 shared title
Deema Bayyaa 1 shared title
Iyad Abu Al-Shamat 1 shared title

Career timeline

The enemy Syrians
The HeroKanoon
Steelyard banknoteTaj
The Stranger
Souq Al Harirسر
Golden Chains
Rozana
Solitaire
Faces Behind the Faces
Alhaqa'eb
Qamar Sham
Tahoun Al-Shar
The mirage (Al Sarab)
Behind the SunThe Black Box
The Age of ShameSummer Cloud
Neighborhood Live On AirAl-Houtالعشاق
كوم الحجر
Bab Al-HaraPeople of LoveThe WaitThe Penguinصدى الروح
Behind Bars
Layali Al-SalehiyaBig DreamsAsr Aljonoon
Law, However
Sons of OppressionSacrifices
Spotlight
They Asked MeAl Zeer SalemBiography of Al-Jalali FamilyAl Khawali
The Four SeasonsGood Party · DirectorGood Party · Story
SarabThe Straner's Dust
Breeze of the Soul
Khan Al-HareerMissing Painting
Rising RainThat Which Remains
The ExtrasSomething Is Burning

Full Filmography

58 titles
  • The enemy Syrians (2026)
  • The Hero (2025) as يوسف
  • Kanoon (2025) as عبد القادر عبد القادر
  • Steelyard banknote (2024) as نعمان الزير
  • Taj (2024) as رياض بك الجوهر
  • The Stranger (2023)
  • Souq Al Harir (2020) as عمران الحرايري
  • سر (2020)
  • Golden Chains (2019) as مهيوب
  • Rozana (2018)
  • Solitaire (2017) as Riad
  • Faces Behind the Faces (2015)
  • Alhaqa'eb (2014) as Khalil - خليل
  • Qamar Sham (2013)
  • Tahoun Al-Shar (2012)
  • The mirage (Al Sarab) (2011) as Abu Alkhair
  • Behind the Sun (2010) as بدر
  • The Black Box (2010)
  • The Age of Shame (2009)
  • Summer Cloud (2009) as ديب الهادي
  • Neighborhood Live On Air (2008) as أبو وديع
  • Al-Hout (2008)
  • العشاق (2008)
  • كوم الحجر (2007)
  • Bab Al-Hara (2006) as الإدعشري
  • People of Love (2006)
  • The Wait (2006) as وائل
  • The Penguin (2006)
  • صدى الروح (2006)
  • Behind Bars (2005)
  • Layali Al-Salehiya (2004) as المخرز
  • Big Dreams (2004) as أبو عمر
  • Asr Aljonoon (2004) as صالح محفوظ
  • Law, However (2003) as ناظم أبو الخل (مدير عام)
  • Sons of Oppression (2002) as عصام
  • Sacrifices (2002)
  • Spotlight (2001)
  • They Asked Me (2000)
  • Al Zeer Salem (2000) as التبع اليماني - ضيف شرف
  • Biography of Al-Jalali Family (2000)
  • Al Khawali (2000)
  • The Four Seasons (1999) as نجيب
  • Good Party (1999) Director
  • Good Party (1999) Story
  • Sarab (1998)
  • The Straner's Dust (1998)
  • Breeze of the Soul (1997)
  • Khan Al-Hareer (1996) as Ahmad
  • Missing Painting (1996) as ضيف شرف
  • Rising Rain (1995)
  • That Which Remains (1995) as يورام
  • The Extras (1993) as Salem
  • Something Is Burning (1993) as Ramzy
  • Ayyam Shamiyya (1992) as حمدي القاق
  • درب التبان (1992)
  • Nights of The Jackal (1988)
  • The Half-Metre Incident (1983)
  • Ealmakshuf

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bassam Kousa best known for?

Bassam Kousa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Age of Shame (2009), Sons and Lovers (1960), Bab Al-Hara (2006), Dawn (2014).

When and where was Bassam Kousa born?

Bassam Kousa was born on November 7, 1954 in Aleppo, Syria.

How many credits does Bassam Kousa have?

Bassam Kousa has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.

What is Bassam Kousa's background in cinema and television?

Bassam Kousa is a prominent film and television actor born in Aleppo, Syria. His date of birth is listed in official records as November 7, 1954, though other source material references November 7, 1963. He is known in the Arab world for his unconventional roles and boundary-pushing performances, accumulating sixty kno...