Bashar Al-Assad
Bashar Al-Assad is primarily known as a political figure rather than an actor, recognized for his role as the President of Syria. His leadership style has been a subject of international scrutiny, and he is often associated with the Syrian Civil War. Al-Assad's background in... Read More
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Russia, China, Iran: The Axis of RevengeRussia, China and Iran: three former empires are determined to take their revenge and reassert their power after centuries of... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2023 | Unknown character | ||
| 2023 | Self | ||
| 2022 |
Republic of SilenceThey grew up in the land of dictators and surveillance, where images are censored, photos are burned, thoughts are discreet,... |
Self - Politician (archive footage) | |
| 2020 |
Lebanon in CrisisThe apocalyptic blast in the Port of Beirut, Lebanon, on August 4, 2020, exacerbates anger at those in power: protests... |
Self - Politician (archive footage) | |
| 2020 |
Black Box Syria: The Dirty WarA look back over nine years of the Syrian Civil War, an inextricable conflict, like a black box, due to... |
Self - Politician (archive footage) | |
| 2020 | Self (archive footage) | ||
| 2020 |
Frenemies: Putin and TrumpRussian President Vladimir Putin was one of the first politicians to congratulate Donald Trump on his election as president of... |
Self - Politician (archive footage) | |
| 2018 |
A Dangerous Dynasty: House of AssadThe inside story of a family dynasty at the heart of one of the world's biggest problems. |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2018 |
Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi ArabiaBitter Rivals illuminates the essential history - and profound ripple effect - of Iran and Saudi Arabia's power struggle. It... |
Self | |
| 2017 | Self | ||
| 2016 |
HyperNormalisationWe live in a world where the powerful deceive us. We know they lie. They know we know they lie.... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 1968 |
60 MinutesAmerica's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News correspondents contribute segments ranging from hard... |
Self |
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Bashar Al-Assad is the President of Syria, having taken office in July 2000 after the death of his father, Hafez al-Assad.
Bashar Al-Assad studied medicine at the University of Damascus and later specialized in ophthalmology in London.
Bashar Al-Assad has three children: Hafez, Zein, and Karima, with his wife Asma al-Assad.
Bashar Al-Assad has faced international criticism for his government's actions during the Syrian Civil War, including allegations of human rights violations.
Bashar Al-Assad's estimated net worth is around $1.5 billion, primarily derived from his family's business and political connections.
Bashar Al-Assad has consistently claimed that his government is fighting terrorism and that his actions are necessary to protect Syria from extremist groups.
Bashar Al-Assad's leadership is significant due to the ongoing conflict in Syria, which has resulted in a humanitarian crisis and geopolitical tensions in the region.
Before entering politics, Bashar Al-Assad was on track to become an ophthalmologist, having completed his medical training in Syria and abroad.