Jay Abdo
A Syrian actor who excelled in music and acting. After obtaining a diploma in civil engineering from the University of Cluj-Napoca in Romania in 1986, he decided to complete his studies in art and obtained a diploma in theatrical acting from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus in 1991.
He began his career in his homeland, and he then continued his work in Hollywood, where he became known as Jay. He's known for Explosion (2013), A Very Hard Birth (2011) and Attendance of the Absence Procession (2022).
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.2125 |
| Birthday | 1962-10-21 |
| Place of Birth | Damascus, Syria |
| Also Known As | Jihad Abdo, جهاد عبدو, جاي عبدو, |
2024
Skeet
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Jihad in Hollywood
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Jihad in Hollywood
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Jihad in Hollywood
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Bon Voyage
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Facing Mecca
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Ablution
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Refugee
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Under Concrete
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Cave
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