Bassem Yakhour
Biography
Bassem Yakhour is a Syrian actor and comedian born on August 16, 1971. Known for his sharp satire, character work, and strong theatre background, he became widely recognized through the sketch comedy series Spot Light, where he showcased his impersonations and social humor. Over his career, he has built a portfolio spanning drama, comedy, and television hosting across the Arab world. His professional credits include sixty-six known acting credits in television and film according to industry records, establishing a prominent presence in regional entertainment.
Career overview
Bassem Yakhour is a Syrian actor and comedian known for his sharp satire, character work, and strong theatre background. He became widely recognised through the sketch comedy series Spot Light, where he showcased impersonations and social humour. Since his time on the sketch comedy series, he has built a career spanning drama, comedy, and television hosting across the Arab world.
Born on August 16, 1971, in Syria, Yakhour is a male actor with a known credit total of 66. His professional background encompasses a wide array of acting work in both television shows and movies, contributing to his established recognition in the entertainment industry.
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66 titles- His Excellency the Madman (2026)
- Cut Vein (2025) as عاصم
- Arab swords (2025)
- Al Sabea (2025)
- Rose (2025)
- Rose (2025)
- Serum (2025)
- The Board (2024) as رابح
- Ma khtalafna (2024)
- The Wooden Ship (2024)
- The Clown (2024) as منصور
- Salma (2024)
- The Coachman (2023) as عبدو العربجي
- Night of Fallen (2023)
- Khareef Omar (2023)
- Wled El Balad (2022)
- On a Hot Tinplate (2021) as هلال
- Tuesday 12 (2021)
- Ramez: Officially Crazy (2020)
- The Harem (2019) as Hashem
- The Harem (2019) as Hashem Raslan
- Al Waq-waq (2018) as كابتن طنوس
- Neighbors (2017)
- Diaries of an Ex-Lover (2017) as عابد الصراف
- شوق (2017)
- Regret (2016) as Abdo - عبدو
- Khatoon (2016) as عكاش
- Al-Arrab 2: Taht Al-Hizam (2016)
- Special Relationships (2015) as Taim
- العراب: نادي الشرق (2015)
- Hudud Shaqiqa (2013)
- The Key (2012)
- بنات العيلة (2012)
- A Very Hard Birth (2011) as Abou Nibal
- Al Kherba (2011) as توفيق
- Women's sessions (Galasat Nessaya) (2011)
- Zohra and Her Five Husbands (2010)
- Forbidden Bread (2010)
- The Slums (2009) as جهاد
- Spies War (2009)
- شتاء ساخن (2009)
- Lost village (2008) as جودة أبو خميس
- The Warrior's Shadow (2008)
- فجر آخر (2007)
- Neama Bay (2007) as شاهر
- People of Love (2006)
- خالد بن الوليد (2006)
- Khalid Ibn Al-Walid (2006) as Khalid ibn al-Walid
- أيام الولدنة (2006)
- Behind Bars (2005)
- Humi Hon (2004) Director
- Cordoba's Spring (2003) as جعفر بن علي بن حمدون
- The Falcon of Quraish (2002) as أبو مسلم الخراساني
- Spotlight (2001)
- Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi (2001) as نور الدين محمود
- 2 x 2 (2001) as أمجد
- Enta Omry (2001) as شوقي
- الأيام المتمردة (2001)
- A Hero From This Time (1999) as سهيل
- Al Thuraya (1998) as نديم
- The Bird (1998) as Kamal
- 6 Stars Family (1997) as فرج
- 7 Stars Family (1997) as شفيق
- Jamil and Hanaa's Diaries (1997)
- A Manager by Luck (1996)
- Brothers of the Soil (1996)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bassem Yakhour best known for?
Bassem Yakhour is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 13 Sins (2014), Wrong Way (1972), Safety Not Guaranteed (2012).
When and where was Bassem Yakhour born?
Bassem Yakhour was born on August 16, 1971 in Syria.
How many credits does Bassem Yakhour have?
Bassem Yakhour has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2026.
What is Bassem Yakhour's background in cinema and television?
Bassem Yakhour is a Syrian actor and comedian born on August 16, 1971. Known for his sharp satire, character work, and strong theatre background, he became widely recognized through the sketch comedy series Spot Light, where he showcased his impersonations and social humor. Over his career, he has built a portfolio spa...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Ramez: Officially Crazy (2020) — aged about 48
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