| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Basem Samrah |
| Profession | Actor |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Cairo Enlightening its People (1991)  |
| Awards & Honours | • 2021: Alexandria Short Film Festival Award • 2022: Dear Guest Award for the series Dangerous Turn  • 2023: Honoured by the Academy of Arts, Institute of Theatrical Arts  • 2024: NRJ Drama Award for the series Al-Atawla  • 2024: Arab Satellite Channels Festival Award Special Critics for the series Al-Atawla  • 2024: Arab Star Forum Festival Award  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 24 May 1971 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 54 Years |
| Birthplace | Dakahlia, Giza, Egypt |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Hometown | Giza, Egypt |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Industrial Teaching |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Controversy | Fued With An Actress In 2020, the Egyptian actress Rehab El Gamal accused Bassem of bring drunk and accused him of insulting her. However, he said that she was lying and filed a complaint against her. Later, they resolved their misunderstandings. ((Egypt Today)) |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Children | Daughter(s)- 2 |
| Style Quotient | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts About Bassem Samra
- Bassem Samra grew up in Egypt.
- After completing his graduation, he worked as a high school teacher for a few years.
- In 1995, he directed the Arabic film Sobyan wa ban.
- He has acted in a few Arabic short films like Day and Night (2006), Red & Blue (2006), and Sa’et asary (2008).
Sa’et asary
- He penned down the script of a few Arabic films like ‘Al Maa wa Al Khodra wa Al Wajh El Hassan’ and ‘Brooks, Meadows and Lovely Faces’ in 2016.
Brooks, Meadows and Lovely Faces
- He has appeared in various TV commercials.
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- He has been featured in a few print ads and photoshoots.
- He has acted in many Arabic films like Sansa (2003), Ana Mesh Maahom (2007), The Promise (2008), Al-Harith (2020), and Siko Siko (2025).
Siko Siko
- Some of his Arabic TV series are Hekayat Beneeshha (2009), Al Walda Basha (2013), Devil’s Brain (2020), Abla Fahita: Drama Queen (2021), and Al Atawla (2024).
Devil’s Brain
- In 2023, he received threat calls from Israelis for his pro-Palestine statement and rejection of “the Israeli unprecedented violence against the people of Gaza.”
- He is often spotted smoking cigarettes.
Bassem Samra smoking a cigarette
- In his leisure time, he enjoys horse riding and travelling to different places.
Bassem Samra during his vacation
- He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.
Bassem Samra with his pet dog
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