Jay Abdo
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).
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Skeet
as Mohamed
2024
I Was a Stranger
as Papa Homsi
2025
Jihad in Hollywood
as Self
2019
Jihad in Hollywood
as Self
2016
Queen of the Desert
as Fattuh
2015
Bon Voyage
as Kareem
2016
Facing Mecca
as Fareed
2017
Ablution
as Khaled
2017
A Hologram for the King
as Dr. Haddad
2016
1st Born
as Hamid
2019
Refugee
as Papa Homsi
2020
The Way Back
as Liquor Store Owner
2020
Under Concrete
as Father
2017
We've Got Balls
as Butler
2013
Neighbours
as Nahum
2022
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
as Kurdish Leader (Jihad Abdou)
2006
Möbius Loop
as Jurius Hesham
2025
Anwar
as Anwar (80 years old)
2024
Behind the Mask
as Michael
2025
Cave
as Man in the Cave
2025
TV Appearances
Patriot
as Cantar Walley
2015
SEAL Team
as Asim Al-Hazred
2017
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
as Erdem Bayar
2016
In the Shade of Jasmine
2025
The End of a Brave Man
as برهوم عطا
1994
Missing Painting
1996
The Sun Rises Again
as عماد
2005
Ayam el Derasa
as الأستاذ أكرم
2011
On the Edge of the Abyss
as فؤاد
2007
Omar
as Heraclius's messenger to Omar
2012
Salah Al-Deen Al-Ayoubi
as ريموند الثالث - ضيف شرف
2001
Holding Back Tears
as بسام
2005