Duraid Lahham is a leading Syrian comedian and director born 1934 in Damascus, Syria.
10 Facts About Duraid Lahham
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Duraid Lahham is famous for acting the role of "Ghawwar El Toshe" in a number of movies and series.
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Duraid Lahham grew up in poverty and had to work at several odd jobs to earn a living.
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Duraid Lahham enrolled at the University of Damascus and studied chemistry.
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When he completed his education, Duraid Lahham became an instructor at the Chemistry Department at the University.
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Meanwhile, Duraid Lahham gave dancing classes and enhanced his relationship with the artistic community in Syria.
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When Syrian Television was launched in 1960, Duraid Lahham was hired along with his friend Nihad Qali to act a series of short episodes called Damascus Evening.
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From that on, Duraid Lahham started to write, act and direct his work [2].
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Duraid Lahham's work was greatly influenced by the political events in the Arab World and this was reflected in the different plays he wrote and directed.
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Duraid Lahham was appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador to the Middle East and North Africa region in 1999.