4-Casey KasemThis name may not sound familiar to you, but you would recognize his voice! Owner of Arab American Casting and MENASA Actor. She also attended the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in Los Angeles, California. Raised in a well-to-do Catholic home, Hayek attended a . He completed a bachelor's degree program in business management at the American University of Beirut and worked as a business manager in Dubai before deciding to pursue an acting career. For Americans of Lebanese descent, he is Mohammad Hassan Yachteen, a native of Lebanon and the first actor to portray the role of the "bad guy" in Hollywood. Delphine Claire Beltiane Seyrig (French: [si]; 10 April 1932 - 15 October 1990) was a Lebanese-born French actress and film director. Hit films include 'The Break Up' and 'The Wedding Crashers'. I get frustrated if work is slow, but I don't think about it so much. This guy ran for President of the United States 7 TIMES and will be running for the 8th time in 2016 for the Green party, as usual. For me, if you're gay or a woman or a person of color, it's about showing the truth of that, and making sure whoever is watching wants to embrace that. He appeared in nearly 200 films between .more Arsine Khanjian Age 63, Credits: The Sweet Hereafter, Exotica & Fat Girl Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon Nationality: Canada, Lebanon The most famous living actors include Keanu Reeves, Antonella Lualdi, and Haifa Wehbe. I'm glad to be the Middle Eastern actor who played [him]. 3. Ivn Noel was born in 1968 in Beirut, Lebanon. To historians, he is the actor Frank Lackteen. Lebanese actors are as talented, good-looking, and hard-working as the rest of them. She is an actress, known for Demons (1985), La piovra (1984) and Compagni di scuola (1988). However, in this article I will sharing with you 6 Nollywood actors born to Lebanese fathers. Being gay, you can get damaged by that. What are your thoughts on your coming out video now? Fakih was born in Lebanon but moved to the States when she was 8 years old. There's so much love in it. Irene White was born in Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanese Americans Total population 504,000 (ancestry unknown) 0.16% of total population (2007) [1] Regions with significant populations Michigan, California, New York, Florida, Ohio, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Arizona, New Jersey, Washington Languages American English, Arabic, Aramaic, French, and Armenian Religion He became a boxer and was twice Spanish Heavyweight Champion. He attended the University of New Hampshire, where he majored in Theater, graduating in 1992. I'm interested in the truth and infusing love so the audience is inspired by the truth, even when vulnerability is not pretty. He Jenna Dewan is an actress, former model, and dancer. We are confused and overwhelmed, and we spend our time surviving and not developing. It is worth looking back at the long career of Mohammad Hassan Yachteen, a historical figure in the world of Hollywood, who was one of the first actors to fill this role. Actor, director, producer, he directed his first short film "Talion" in 2001. It was Chicago where he started auditioning for roles in the local theatre houses to gain experience.Like most young aspiring actors, Winter enrolled in a college that would provide him with the skills necessary to develop a Raymond Tarabay was born on December 16, 1967 in Beirut, Lebanon. 1. Lebanese-American actor Haaz Sleiman is sensitive and candid. She is an assistant director, known for The Sand Castle, 1982 (2019) and The Letter Writer. He is an actor and producer, known for Man from Beirut (2019), 4 Blocks (2017) and Kanun (2018). Like the majority of immigrants coming from that region of Lebanon, the Yachteens settled down in Lawrence, Massachusetts. And in the gay community, we look at bottoms as weaker. Ghassan Massoud The Latin American actress' big break came when she played a role in Center Stage(2000), and since then has been starring in major blockbusters likePirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003),The Terminal (2004), Star Trek (2009),Avatar (2009),Colombiana (2011), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), andAvengers: End Game (2019) to name a few. Ivn Noel was born in 1968 in Beirut, Lebanon. This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Lebanese actors?" She is an actress, known for Moonbase 3 (1973), War & Peace (1972) and A Picture of Katherine Mansfield (1973). At age 16 while war was going on he fled and came to the USA. He was in the marching band, and was the starting goaltender for half of his senior year on the hockey team. Lackteen's career lasted for five decades, from 1917 until 1968. He won an Academy Award for playing the lead of the elderly Antonio Salieri in Amadeus (1984). He worked his way through a few thankless movie roles of Pakistani Chef in The Five-Year Engagement (2012) and Gary the Delivery Guy in The Kings of Summer (2013) before finally being a more recognizable talent in Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (2015) and Fist Fight (2017). The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Lebanese Actors of all time. 1 porn star appearing on PornHub's website in 2014. I couldn't see myself living there as a gay man. My decisions are those that a role model might make, but that's because I care about how I represent my people. He is a producer and actor, known for Battlefield Earth (2000), The Art of War (2000) and Get Carter (2000). It was a genuine, childlike enthusiasm. 5-Wentworth MillerHis name may not sound Lebanese, but the Prison Break actor is actually of Syrian and Lebanese descent mixed with African American blood. In the cinema, he played for Julien Leclerc's "Assaut", "L'Ordre et Amanda El Kik was born on April 4, 1991 in Beirut, Lebanon. Lackteen played a Native American in the movie. Diana Haddad Rated - Custom 7.9 26 Rated 5. After several roles, he landed a spot in the ensemble drama Syriana (2005), earning him the Special Award for Arabs in The International Cinema at the Cairo International Film Festival. They have two children. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, his family moved to Madrid, Spain, when he was three years old. Nadine Nassib Njeim is Lebanese-Tunissian actress (Lebanese father and Tunissian mother) and a Formar Miss Lebanon from 2004 to 2005, started her career when she was only 16 years old. He was taken in by a working class couple, Paul and Clara Jobs, and grew up with them in Mountain View Wentworth Miller is a compelling and critically acclaimed actor whose credits span both television and feature film.Wentworth Earl Miller III was born June 2, 1972 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, to American parents, Joy Marie (Palm), a special education teacher, and Wentworth Earl Miller Jerry Seinfeld was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Betty (Hesney) and Kalman Seinfeld. Jalla!". She quickly left Washington, Kosai Khauli is an award winning critically acclaimed popular Syrian actor born on April 1, 1976 in Tartus, Syria. 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With an HPI of 70.99, Keanu Reeves is the most famous Lebanese Actor. Some Lebanese claim this more than others Born Shannon Elizabeth Fadal, the american actress has a Lebanese-Syrian father. She is an actress, known for The Swimmers (2022), My Favorite Fabric (2018) and Unforgettable Memory of a Friend (2018). Shortly thereafter, he moved to Los Angeles in the mid 1970s to begin his career as filmmakers. She was previously married to Franco Interlenghi. He is a cinematographer and actor, known for Mulholland Drive (2001), The Menu (2022) and The Good Lord Bird (2020). This list highlights the ethnic heritage of these actors and their achievements in film and television. Catherine Keener is an American actress, Oscar-nominated for her roles in the independent films Being John Malkovich (1999) and Capote (2005). Born in Tehran, Golshifteh was already on the stage when she was six and appearing in films by the age fourteen. The Lebanese American born in February 10, 1993, is also known as Mia Callista. His biography has been translated into 98 different languages on wikipedia. Mohammad Yachteen: one of Hollywood's first "Arab villains". Lebanon has given birth to some great movie actors and actresses over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. Wehbe is also the 2nd richest celebrity in the Arab world, with a reported estimated wealth of over $57 million.In 1991, at the age of eighteen, she was chosen as Miss South Lebanon, and the holder of the title of Miss Lebanon for the year 1992, but the title was withdrawn from her because of her violation of the laws of the competition, as she was married and a mother. It was genuine. Akidddd you do. He is a director and writer, known for Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991), W.E. I think playing someone from my ethnic background and gay is good, not typecasting. Tony had roles in major motion pictures likeMen in Black(1997) andMen in Black II(2002). American actress Saldana may be more in touch with her Dominican and Puerto Rican roots, but she has definitely notedher Lebanese ancestry as well. Amr Waked Sa7ten! She is of Lebanese, Spanish & Italian descent. 2022 LOrient-Le Jour. With an HPI of 54.57, Antonella Lualdi is the 3rd most famous Lebanese Actor. Fort Lauderdale's LGBTQ+ film festival, on October 20. I am thoughtful, and it's important to me to have a [positive] image of my character. Arsine Khanjian was born on September 6, 1958 in Beirut, Lebanon. Yachteen quickly figured out that his skin color, facial features, gestures and accent would help him in the profession. I'd tell them, "Just be yourself." Keanu Charles Reeves ( kee-AH-noo; born September 2, 1964) is a Canadian actor. It is true that the directorial board of Hollywood's biggest studios are white-dominated, 10 of the 16 people on Universal Pictures' board of directors are . She studied accounting and at the end of the month of Nov. 1993 began working in the field of "Modelanj" she was the first fashion show she shared in was in the season of Christmas for a number of fashion designers, also appeared in the announcement of a washing powders and which was filmed in Rita Hayek is a graduate of the National Institute of Fine Arts of the Lebanese University. Amal Clooney was born on February 3, 1978 in Beirut, Lebanon. Los Angeles, Lebanese-born Haaz Sleiman, who plays Ben, the husband of Marvel's first gay superhero Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry), in ' Eternals ', said he was close to tears when he learned of Disney's response to the film being banned in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar because of its LGBTQ+ content. Do you know anyone from there? Born and raised in New Hampshire, Michael grew up doing neighborhood magic shows and community theater. Nour El-Refai was born on November 14, 1987 in Lebanon. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. Antonella Lualdi was born on July 6, 1931 in Beirut, French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon [now Lebanon]. Her feature debut came in 2010, when she landed a role alongside actor Edgar Ramirez in Olivier Assayas' Golden Globe-winning 'Carlos', which premiered Howard Hesseman was a leading counter-culture figure since the late 1960s. You can unsubscribe at any time*. He is an actor and producer, known for 4 Blocks (2017), Das Ende der Geduld (2014) and Days That Shook the World (2003). She obtained a degree in Filmmaking from the Institute of Audiovisual Studies USJ and the University of Notre Dame, and a certificate in Creative Acting at the Actors Space Alek Keshishian was born on July 30, 1964 in Beirut, Lebanon. OK, this one is a stretch. Lebanese director and actress Nadine Labaki poses on the red carpet at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on December 1, 2022. Malek has starred in numerous TV series, short films, and theatrical plays throughout Dom Joly was born on November 15, 1968 in Beirut, Lebanon. Jalla! It's based on the director's experience. Her maternal grandfather, Paul Burke, was also an actor. She is known for Superstore (2015), The 15:17 to Paris (2018) and Modern Family (2009). Nicole Saba Rated - Custom 7.3 36 Rated 4. Yasmine Al Massri is an international actress, contemporary artist and dancer. Enjoy stunning views of Beirut city and the majestic Mount Lebanon from Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand hotel. There are so many things we're ashamed about. Throughout his career, he learned to make use of them to take on different roles: a bandit, a renegade, a thief, a Native American, a Mexican or a Chinese. She appeared in many music videos and toured alongside accomplished artists such asJanet Jackson,Ricky Martin, Justin Timberlake,andMissy Elliott. He became a boxer and was twice Spanish Heavyweight Champion. He is an actor and director, known for Trigger Happy TV (2000), Trigger Happy TV (2003) and Earworm (2018). I did them because I was happy to play gay. He was also raised by Lebanese immigrant parents and grew up in a home where Arabic and English were spoken. SECURITYIn Tunis, Mawlawi reassures Saudi counterpart on Lebanons continuing fight against drug trafficking, DIPLOMACY Belgium PM tells Iranian leader to free aid worker, PRIVACY Moroccan activists join WhatsApp suit over Pegasus spyware, Support L'Orient Today with a digital subscription starting $1. All rights reserved. The actress Wendie Malick was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1950 and attended Ohio Wesleyan University, from which she graduated in 1972. She was previously married to Franco Interlenghi. Her father is from Baghdad, Iraq, and her mother has Irish, Italian, and Norwegian ancestry. His most recent appearances were in Wes Andersons ensemble comedy The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) and Dar Adal on TVs Homeland. Born Michael Holbrook Penniman on August 18 1983, MIKA is a British singer and songwriter, 3rdborn of a Lebanese mother and an American father in the Lebanese capital Beirut. In terms of the gay issue in the Middle East, like the world, they are trying to figure it out. One of his most notable roles came in Hawk of the Hills, one of the few silent films to be saved by the Academy Film Archive. It's my guide and focus and in my work. I'm not going to just play a terrorist. Yachteen, who changed his name to Frank Lackteen, appeared in several films and had a long artistic career. I was in Lebanon in 2017, and they were going to have a gay pride parade, but they were nervous and got death threats and cancelled it. Nadine Labaki Rated - Custom 7.7 51 Rated 3. He worked as a composer, orchestrator or producer for such singers as Franoise Hardy, Charles Aznavour, Gilbert Bcaud and Mireille Mathieu. Both a native and college graduate of Cairo, Amr was such a talented actor that he made audiences believe he was Palestinian and not Egyptian. Lee Majdoub was born on May 31, 1982 in Tripoli, Lebanon. It was a surprise for me. Doueiri Mika was born on August 18, 1983 in Beirut, Lebanon. In addition to acting, Reeves has directed the film Man of Tai Chi (2013). He portrays 'Wally' who joins a road trip with his partner 'Frank' (Bettany) and his niece ' Kida Khodr Ramadan was born on October 8, 1976 in Beirut, Lebanon. Perhaps the most well known and renowned of Egyptian actors, Omar Sharif has starred in many notable roles of classic Hollywood films. Yes, the Wedding Crashers star has Lebanese roots and they come from his paternal grandmother. Her father, Danny Thomas, was also a successful entertainer whose career lasted for more than 40 years. In Jack Ryan, I played a badass and I thought, "I could be James Bond." Born in Beirut and raised in Toronto, Reeves began acting in theatre productions and in television films before making his feature film debut in Youngblood (1986). He has been married to Angela Madatyan since June 10, 2012. Sirine trained at The Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art . Shakira Mebarak was born to a Lebanese father and a Spanish-Italian mother and my guess is that she gets her hot dance moves from the Lebanese side of the family. We'll take it. Offer sent. Born in 1895 in Kab Elias, Yachteen emigrated to the United States with other family members who were looking to improve their economic situation and start a new life. We are not allowed the fullness to be human. Salma Hayek Today's birthday girl is famously known as a Mexican-American actress, with her mother being a Mexican of Spanish descent. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use. He is an actor and producer, known for Man from Beirut (2019), 4 Blocks (2017) and Kanun (2018). With an HPI of 39.11, Arsine Khanjian is the 8th most famous Lebanese Actor. W yallaaaaa! Michael Nouri was born on December 9, 1945 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Syrian actor Ghassan might have kicked himself for turning down a role in Syriana as he mistakenly feared it would paint Arabs in a bad light, but he still found plenty of Hollywood roles to compensate. Golshifteh Farahani Zero Dark Thirty, Safe House, Jalla! A graduate of the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts in 2003, his career was . Salma Hayek Jimnez was born on September 2, 1966, in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, the daughter of a Spanish mother and Lebanese father. Times are changing for everyone -- gay marriage, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and trans people's rights. After quitting boxing he started a new career as stand-up comedian and writer (he Nathalie Issa was born on December 17, 1998 in Lebanon. She is the first female Arab director to be nominated for an Oscar in the category for Best Foreign Language Film for Capernaum (2018). He died on December 10, 1993 in Beirut, Lebanon. Antonella Lualdi was born on July 6, 1931 in Beirut, French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon [now Lebanon]. Her most recognisable movie role is probably the. She is known for Superstore (2015), The 15:17 to Paris (2018) and Modern Family (2009). Sam Kalidi is a multilingual actor based in Los Angeles.Sam holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Boston University and a Bachelors in Communication Arts from the American University of Paris and has trained at New York's HB Studio.He guest starred on CBS' The Unit and Hulu's East Los High.He Jalal Merhi is recognized worldwide as a premiere action-film producer / director after successfully delivering over 20 films worldwide within a decade, and numerous short film projects. His mother and father still reside in Lebanon as does his younger brother and a large extended family of cousins, uncles and Nicolas Mouawad is a Lebanese film and TV actor, working in the United States and the Arab world. It was the desire to leave Lebanon. The Lebanese/Mexican actress is also a producer, and own her own company,Ventanarosa, which produced a movie that made it to the Cannes Film Festival as Mexico's entry for foreign film. Mohammad was the youngest of three brothers and held various jobs before becoming an actor. A mesm Lebanon - a colorful Mediterranean country with a magnificent climate, full of unexpected contrasts. He is an actor and producer, known for The Last Boy Scout (1991), Ice Cream (2003) and The Favorite (1989). 1. Razane Jammal is British-Lebanese actress and model. Antonella Lualdi (Greek: , born Antonietta de Pascale; 6 July 1931) is an Italian actress and singer. As an 11 year-old, Anthony started experimenting with Super-8 film. People were killing gay people and trans people in 2017, and it was that and my frustration [at] feeling [that] I disrespected myself. It was too restrictive, claustrophobic, and isolated. Her biography has been translated into 17 different languages. Sleiman's best-known characters -- Tarek, the drummer in, Of course, I want to be a role model and inspire gay kids. 11-Amal Alamuddin Known also by Amal Clooney, Amal was born on February 3rd 1978. (2011), Capernaum (2018) and Caramel (2007). However, his most memorable role wasplaying the obsessive-compulsive detective Adrian Monk inMonk(2002). Ghassan Massoud (born September 20, 1958 in Damascus) is a Syrian actor and film-maker. Both Omar Sharif and Salma Hayek have been recognized for their work in film with Golden Globe nominations. Salma Hayek The Mexican-American actress, producer and former model has Lebanese paternal grandparents. With an HPI of 46.66, Fares Fares is the 6th most famous Lebanese Actor. Vaughns grandmother actually comes from the Saba family of Innabet. I had to "fix" it and stop being bullied. Wentworth Miller Her Swiss mother, Hermine De Saussure, was an adept of Nadine Labaki was born on February 18, 1974 in Beirut, Lebanon. 1. Outcaught up with the actor prior to OUTShine to talk about his life, career, and being a gay Arab role model, as well as his famous coming out video. If I have a queer niece or nephew, I want to be there for them. Her biography has been translated into 26 different languages. She is married to Atom Egoyan. He was previously married to Tia Carrere. Although he is primarily known as an actor, Mitri has co-hosted along with Nancy Iskandar, the Crazy Science show, an hour long family show filled . W yallaaaaa! My decisions are those that a role model might make, but that's because I care about how I represent my people. He portrays 'Wally' who joins a road trip with his partner 'Frank' (Bettany) and his niece ' Kida Khodr Ramadan was born on October 8, 1976 in Beirut, Lebanon. Subscribe to our newsletters and offers. He is a music artist and actor, known for Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), Charlie's Angels (2019) and Aladdin (2019). Marlo Thomas Emmy Award winning actress, Marlo Thomas, rose to fame during the 60s and 70s. 3. read The Day of the Jackal, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Last Year at Marienbad, Sahara, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Malice in the Palace. Following several box office failures, Reeves's performance in the horror film The Devil's Advocate (1997) was well received. I watched it again and it's both charming and chilling. Although he is known as an American actor, producer and comedian, Vaughn's grandmother on this dad's side was Lebanese. In 2006, Wehbe was on People Magazine's 50 most beautiful people list. His films will be screened, and his artistic life will be examined. Some of that is happening naturally. As a girl, Shannon took dance lessons, including tap, ballet, and jazz. I'm happy to play gay. Gabriel Yared stopped his law studies at the age of 20 to work as a professional music composer. Teri Hatcher Her Arab roots have heavily influenced her music career, especially her belly dancing skills, which she showcases in her music videos. He won a Critics' Choice Award and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his lead role as Elliot Alderson in the USA Network television series Mr. Philippe Aractingi is a renowned artist in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. I have a loving family and Arabs are very family-oriented, but I couldn't talk to anyone about it. During her career, she won many awards in the category of actresses, singers and performers. Born in Wisconsin to an American motherand a Lebanese father, who immigrated from the Middle Eastern country at 10 years of age. Akidddd you do. In retrospect, I wondered if it was a way to start the conversation of telling the world who you really are. Like any emigrant, he always felt indebted to his new country.". Take a look at these Middle Eastern actors that have become notable names in Hollywood. Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, and philanthropist 2. A daughter of Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler, Mia Tyler is a paternal sister of Liv Tyler, Chelsea Tallarico, and Taj Tallarico are again from a different mother but same father. They have three Fiona Gaunt was born on May 25, 1947 in Beirut, Lebanon. When Shannon was in 3rd grade, her family moved to Waco, Texas, to be close to relatives. This list of famous Lebanese Actors is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biographys online popularity. But we're inclusive and empathetic because of what we have all gone through. Majid Michel is a multi-award winning Ghallywood and Nollywood male actor who received many nominations and awards for his roles in some of the hugely popular movies. He is being recognized with the festival's Vanguard Award for being one of the few visible gay, Muslim, Arab-American men in Hollywood. He graduated from high school in 1992 and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1996, where he played club Began his acting career in Sweden 2000 with the movie "Jalla! I get that I've played roles that people identify with and that make them feel they are not alone. I think people don't see what a loving community the LGBTQ+ community is. Mohammad, who was born Muslim, had chosen to convert to the Presbyterian religion, and then he became Americanized. 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