Quick Facts
Born:
1962-10-21
Birthplace:
Damascus, Syria
Credits:
33 Total Roles
Jay Abdo
Acting
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Biography
A Syrian actor who excelled in music and acting. After obtaining a diploma in civil engineering from the University of Cluj-Napoca in Romania in 1986, he decided to complete his studies in art and obtained a diploma in theatrical acting from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus in 1991.
He began his career in his homeland, and he then continued his work in Hollywood, where he became known as Jay. He's known for Explosion (2013), A Very Hard Birth (2011) and Attendance of the Absence Procession (2022).
He began his career in his homeland, and he then continued his work in Hollywood, where he became known as Jay. He's known for Explosion (2013), A Very Hard Birth (2011) and Attendance of the Absence Procession (2022).
Known For
SEAL Team
Asim Al-Hazred
The Way Back
Liquor Store Owner
A Hologram for the King
Dr. Haddad
Queen of the Desert
Fattuh
Patriot
Cantar Walley
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Erdem Bayar
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
Kurdish Leader (Jihad Abdou)
Omar
Heraclius's messenger to Omar
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Al Meqaad El Akheer TV | actors |
| 2025 | I Was a Stranger MOVIE | Papa Homsi |
| 2025 | Cave MOVIE | Man in the Cave |
| 2025 | Behind the Mask MOVIE | Michael |
| 2025 | In the Shade of Jasmine TV | Self |
| 2025 | Möbius Loop MOVIE | Jurius Hesham |
| 2024 | Anwar MOVIE | Anwar (80 years old) |
| 2024 | Skeet MOVIE | Mohamed |
| 2022 | Neighbours MOVIE | Nahum |
| 2020 | Refugee MOVIE | Papa Homsi |