Salim Albasri

Acting

Salim Albasri

Born July 7, 1927 · Baghdad, Iraq

Died May 8, 1997 · aged 69

Saleem or Salim Al-Basri, an Iraqi actor and comedian celebrated for his iconic portrayal of Haji Radhi on the 1960s Iraqi television comedy series. Al-Basri's versatile talent spanned both comedy and drama, solidifying his status as one of Iraq's most renowned artists. His notable contributions include comedic performances in the beloved series "Tahit Moos Al-Hallaq," translating to "Under the Ba…

Known For

Building No. 13Building No. 13 · 1987
Building No. 13
1987
MovieComedy
Saleh inherits a building after the death of his uncle, he is surprised to find out that tenants living in the building are suffering from different kind of problems caused by his late uncle especially the high rent that he used to collect from them which is higher than the amount agreed on in the contract. Saleh gets an offer from a rich man who wants to buy the building by any price but Saleh refuses that causes the rich man to ask one of his men to do the job of scaring the tenants so they would leave the building.
Tahit Moos Al-HallaqTahit Moos Al-Hallaq · 1961
Tahit Moos Al-Hallaq
1961
MovieComedy
Tahit Moos Al-Hallaq
The Carriage And The HorseThe Carriage And The Horse · 1989
The Carriage And The Horse
1989
MovieComedy
The film presents, in a comedic manner, how to execute a dramatic film featuring a love story between a young man and a young woman. It depicts the execution of comedic scenes by shooting at the lover, as well as the selection of a cart and horse by the carriage driver Alwan. Alwan becomes annoyed during filming by the romantic expressions between the lovers, believing them to be real, which causes disruptions in the film's production.
Fayeq Gets MarriedFayeq Gets Married · 1984
Fayeq Gets Married
1984
Movie
A simple employee decides to marry his colleague at work, but he can't get her a proper apartment, so he turns to friends to help him in vain. They decide to get married in a mobile caravan, and they face funny situations.
The CinemaThe Cinema · 1977
The Cinema
1977
MovieTV MovieComedy
A man who decides to take his family, consisting of his wife and daughter, to the cinema. This deprived the people sitting behind him from watching the movie, as he reserved the screen for himself, leading to various problems.
Love In BaghdadLove In Baghdad · 1987
Love In Baghdad
1987
MovieRomanceComedy
Qassem has an accident that causes him to experience amnesia. A rural family finds him and gives him the name Hammady. He lives happily until another accident leads to the recovery of his memories.
Awraq Al KharifAwraq Al Kharif · 1964
Awraq Al Kharif
★ 10.01964
Movie
Fuad, a successful merchant, lives a happy life with his wife until suspicion grows after a friend tries to seduce her. Consumed by doubt, he divorces her and moves to Basra, but his life unravels due to alcoholism and failure. He eventually leaves for India seeking a fresh start, while his ex-wife faces harsh struggles that drive her to attempt revenge against the man who ruined her life.

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