Gamal Sulieman

Jamal Suliman is a prominent Syrian born producer, director and actor in cinema, television and stage. Born in 1959 in Damascus, by the age of fourteen his interest in theatre drove him to practice performing as an amateur. Years later he enrolled in the Higher Institute for Theatrical Arts in Damascus to study acting. Graduating in 1981, he joined the Syrian National Theatre performing a variety of roles until 1985.

In 1988 he received a Master's degree in Drama Studies from Leeds University in Great Britain. He then went back to working as a professional actor in television and films performing many leading roles in highly respected Syrian dramas such as; "Hijrat al Qolub elal Qolub," "Khan el Harir" directed by Hakim Haqqi, "Al-Mawt al-Qadem minal Sharq" directed by Najdat Anzour and "Salah Al-din" the epic life story of the famous historic figure, Saladdin.

In 1999 he was appointed an ambassador of The United Nations Fund for Population. 

Along with his charitable work he appeared in many popular television series including, "Zekraiat al-Zaman al-Qadem," "Al-Khait al-Abiad" and "Al-Tagreeba al-Falastinia." 

In 2005 he was in the hit film, "Halim" alongside the great actor, Ahmed Zaki. "Halim" was Ahmed Zaki's last film. This film was directed by Sherif Arafa, himself one of the directors of Lahazat Harega. 

Jamal's career took a dramatic turn with his starring role in the extremely popular Egyptian television series, "Hada'eq el-Shaytan" which solidified his well deserved position as an audience favorite throughout the Arab television world.
He gave a stunning performance as a guest star in Lahazat Harega Season One playing a famous concert pianist whose unexpected medical condition threatens his career but expands his compassionate understanding.