Portrait of Bassel Khayyat

Bassel Khayyat

Acting

Biography

A Syrian native with a degree in theatrical arts, Bassel Khayyat was always attached to acting since he was 8 years old, even participating in children's theater as a hobby. He was able to exercise that hobby into a career in acting where he would often portray daring and charismatic characters. His intensive roles and work in the television industry made him an immensely popular actor in the Arab world, especially in Syria. He executed most of his work in Syria but gained popularity in Egypt when acting in several Egyptian drama series between 2008-2015. In Ramadan 2017, Khayyat was recognized for his exceptional role when starred in 30 days series. As for his work in the film industry, some of his most credible work was Bab el Shams, El Aawda which was shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004

Born: August 29, 1977

Place of Birth: Syria

Filmography

2025
Aser

as Aser

2024
2023
The Price

as Zein

2021
2021
The Journey

as Osama

2020
The Sculptor

as Yaman

2020
Blood Oath

as Saleem Fayyad

2019
The Writer

as Younes Joubran

2018
Tango

as Amer

2015
2014
2014
Brothers

as Ameer

2011
The Leader

as حسن

2011
Forgiveness

as أمجد العبد

2010
Behind the Sun

as عبادة

2007
2006
2004
Big Dreams

as عمر

2004
2004
Asr Aljonoon

as عمرو/ رياض

2003
Ayamana Alhulwa

as صباح

2003
Cordoba's Spring

as زياد

2002
2002
Qamarayn wa Zaytouna

as School teacher

2001
Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi

as صاحب الأحداث مراد (شاباً)

2000
City Secrets

as عامر