Esam Abjy
a Syrian actor known for his extensive work in television, theater, and film. Born in the Al-Muhajireen neighborhood of Damascus, he began his acting career in the 1960s with Syria's National Theater before becoming a familiar presence on Syrian television. Throughout a career spanning more than four decades, Abaji appeared in numerous comedy and drama productions, including Mirrors (Maraya), The Return of Ghawar (1998), Abu Al-Hana's Dreams (1996), Al-Khawali (2000), and Bab Al-Hara (2006). He was particularly recognized for portraying Abu Ibrahim in Bab Al-Hara and also played Manaf in Abu Al-Hana's Dreams. His theatrical work included productions of King Lear, Tartuffe, Life Is a Dream, and The Sour Grapes. He also appeared in films such as Kafr Qasim (1977), Al-Yazirli (1974), and Al-Murabi. Abaji remained active in Syrian entertainment for decades, building a substantial body of work through supporting and character roles. He died in Damascus on November 24, 2014, at the age of 73.
Known For
Credits
- 2009 · The Slums as
- 2008 · Grandpa's house as
- 2006 · Bab Al-Hara as أبو إبراهيم
- 2005 · Holding Back Tears as أبو ملك
- 2005 · Men and women as
- 2005 · Rajaha as
- 2005 · The Five as صاحب المنزل
- 2004 · Layali Al-Salehiya as أبو نوري
- 2003 · Maraya 2003 as
- 2003 · Mr. Know-It-All (Abu Al-Mafhumeya) as أبو صلاح
- 2001 · What Did We Say as نعيم
- 2001 · Esh almajanin as طيفور
- 2000 · Al Khawali as
- 2000 · The Usurer as
- 2000 · They Asked Me as
- 1999 · Maraya 2000 as
- 1999 · Public Auction as
- 1998 · Return of Ghawar as أبو العز بيك
- 1998 · عيلة أكابر as
- 1997 · 6 Stars Family as أبو فايز
- 1996 · The Lost Case as فتحي (Fathi)
- 1996 · Brothers of the Soil as
- 1996 · Abu El-Hana's Dreams as مناف
- 1995 · Day by Day as
- 1995 · Diaries of a General Manager as
- 1995 · The Survivor as المفتش
- 1994 · 5 Stars Family as أبو محمود
- 1994 · Seven Floors as
- 1994 · Family Stars as أبو محمود
- 1994 · Family Stars as أبو فايز
- 1994 · The End of a Brave Man as مبروك
- 1993 · Funny Stories Of Abu Dollama as
- 1992 · The Missing Man as فوزي ( أبو وليد )
- 1992 · Aldighri as
- 1991 · Migration of Hearts to Hearts as أبو عناد
- 1990 · Bahloul the Brave as كامل (أبو عبدو)
- 1986 · The Report as
- 1977 · Kafr Kassem as
- 1977 · Jungle of Wolves as
- 1974 · Al-Yazerli as
- 1973 · Another Face of Love as