Actor
Hiam Abbass
- Born: 30 November 1960, Nazareth, Israel
- Estimated net worth: $3 million
Hiam Abbass is a versatile actress known for her powerful performances in both film and television. She gained recognition for her roles in 'The Visitor' and 'Omar', showcasing her ability to portray complex characters. Abbass is celebrated for her distinct…
Hiam Abbass: best films and shows
About Hiam Abbass
Hiam Abbass is a versatile actress known for her powerful performances in both film and television. She gained recognition for her roles in 'The Visitor' and 'Omar', showcasing her ability to portray complex characters. Abbass is celebrated for her distinct voice and strong presence, often taking on challenging roles that highlight her dramatic range and depth.
- Born
- 30 November 1960, Nazareth, Israel
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
- Spouses
- Rami Heuberger (2005-present)
- Children
- 1 child, name not publicly known
- Parents
- Father: Shlomo Abbass, Mother: name not publicly known
- Estimated net worth
- $3 million
Fun facts about Hiam Abbass
- Hiam Abbass speaks multiple languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, and French.
- She has directed several short films, showcasing her talents beyond acting.
Famous Hiam Abbass quotes
“You have to fight for your life.”
“I can’t be a part of your world.”
“We are all human beings.”
Hiam Abbass: coming up
- The Arab (Movie, Mother)4 November 2026
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Hiam Abbass filmography
Cast (100)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Arab Movie | Mother | |
| 2026 | Atonement Movie | Mariam Khachaturian | |
| 2026 | La dernière heure TV | Zeina | |
| 2026 | Only Rebels Win Movie | Suzanne | 7.0 |
| 2026 | In a Whisper Movie | Wahida | 7.0 |
| 2025 | Spices and Lies Movie | Souhila | 6.8 |
| 2025 | Palestine 36 Movie | Hanan | 7.7 |
| 2025 | No Beast. So Fierce. Movie | Mishal | 8.0 |
| 2025 | Before What Comes After Movie | Ms. Broquet | 5.9 |
| 2024 | Night Movie | Mother (voice) | 10.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bye Bye Tiberias Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2023 | Insidious: The Red Door Movie | Professor Armagan | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Hellraiser Movie | Menaker | 6.2 |
| 2022 | The Old Man TV | Abbey Chase | 7.2 |
| 2022 | Oussekine TV | Aïcha | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Gaza Mon Amour Movie | Siham | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Sofa So Good Movie | Unknown character | 3.0 |
| 2019 | The Swallows of Kabul Movie | Mussarat (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2019 | Brother Movie | Madame Miroun | 6.5 |
| 2019 | In Vitro Movie | Dunia | 6.9 |
| 2019 | Ramy TV | Maysa Hassan | 7.3 |
| 2018 | When Arabs Danced Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Succession TV | Marcia Roy | 8.3 |
| 2018 | Carnivores Movie | Amel, la mère | 5.5 |
| 2017 | Blade Runner 2049 Movie | Freysa | 7.6 |
| 2017 | The State TV | Umm Salamah | 6.3 |
| 2017 | In Syria Movie | Oum Yazan | 6.4 |
| 2017 | I Still Hide to Smoke Movie | Fatima | 6.9 |
| 2016 | The OA TV | Khatun | 7.5 |
| 2016 | Dégradé Movie | Eftikhar | 7.4 |
| 2016 | Nasser's Republic: The Making of Modern Egypt Movie | Self - Narrator (voice) | |
| 2016 | Foreign Body Movie | Madame Bertaud | 5.3 |
| 2015 | The Sense of Wonder Movie | Dr. Mélanie Ferenza | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Nothing Escapes My Eyes Movie | Women | |
| 2015 | Keepers of the Covenant: Making 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 2014 | The Red Tent TV | Queen Re-Nefer | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Exodus: Gods and Kings Movie | Bithia | 5.9 |
| 2014 | May in the Summer Movie | Nadine | 5.9 |
| 2014 | De guerre lasse Movie | Raïssa | 5.4 |
| 2013 | Peace After Marriage Movie | Amani | 4.7 |
| 2013 | Rock the Casbah Movie | Aicha | 6.3 |
| 2013 | Games of Clouds and Rain Movie | Blanche | 5.7 |
| 2012 | Inheritance Movie | Samira | 4.7 |
| 2012 | Do Not Forget Me Istanbul Movie | Dima | 6.9 |
| 2012 | The Bag of Flour Movie | Yasmine | 4.6 |
| 2012 | Square TV | Self | |
| 2011 | The Source Movie | Fatima | 6.6 |
| 2011 | A Bottle in the Gaza Sea Movie | Intessar | 6.7 |
| 2011 | The Promise TV | Old Jawda | 8.2 |
| 2010 | Miral Movie | Hidi Husseini | 5.8 |
| 2010 | I Am Slave Movie | Laila | 6.1 |
| 2010 | Habibti Movie | Iman | 3.8 |
| 2010 | Everyday Is a Holiday Movie | Hala | 4.8 |
| 2009 | Persecution Movie | Marie | 4.4 |
| 2009 | Amreeka Movie | Raghda Halaby | 6.7 |
| 2009 | Dawn of the World Movie | Mastour's mother | 5.0 |
| 2009 | The Limits of Control Movie | Driver | 6.0 |
| 2009 | Human Zoo Movie | Mina | 5.0 |
| 2009 | Pomegranates and Myrrh Movie | Umm Habib | 5.2 |
| 2009 | Spy(ies) Movie | Wafa | 5.4 |
| 2008 | Kandisha Movie | Mona Bendrissi | 5.3 |
| 2008 | Mateo Falcone Movie | La madre / Mother | 4.2 |
| 2008 | The Wedding Guest Movie | Jénane (Voice) | 8.0 |
| 2008 | A Police Romance Movie | Faty | 4.0 |
| 2008 | Minor Revelations Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2008 | The Visitor Movie | Mouna Khalil | 7.1 |
| 2008 | Lemon Tree Movie | Selma Zidane | 7.0 |
| 2008 | The Feelings Factory Movie | Professor Sterne | 4.5 |
| 2008 | Blanche Movie | La voisine | |
| 2007 | Common Ground: Under Construction Notes Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2007 | Disengagement Movie | Hiam | 4.9 |
| 2007 | Conversations with My Gardener Movie | The gardener's wife | 6.5 |
| 2006 | The Nativity Story Movie | Anna | 7.0 |
| 2006 | Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest Movie | Jenane (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2005 | Munich Movie | Marie Claude Hamshari | 7.1 |
| 2005 | Paradise Now Movie | Said's Mother | 6.9 |
| 2005 | The Demon Stirs Movie | Rim | 3.9 |
| 2005 | Free Zone Movie | Leila | 5.6 |
| 2005 | Sur les traces de Mélanie Movie | Madeleine | |
| 2004 | The Syrian Bride Movie | Amal | 6.8 |
| 2004 | Nadia and Sarra Movie | Nadia | 2.0 |
| 2004 | The Gate of the Sun Movie | Um Youness | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Tar Angel Movie | Naïma Kasmi | 5.6 |
| 2002 | A Loving Father Movie | Salma | 5.6 |
| 2002 | Satin Rouge Movie | Lilia | 6.4 |
| 2002 | We Need a Vacation Movie | La mère de Lucien et de José | 6.7 |
| 2001 | Bread Movie | The Mother | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Ali, Rabiaa and the Others Movie | Rabiaa | 10.0 |
| 1999 | Living in Paradise Movie | Aïcha | 4.7 |
| 1999 | Raddem Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1996 | Haifa Movie | Oum Said | 6.3 |
| 1996 | When the Cat's Away Movie | Une femme dans la cour | 6.2 |
| 1994 | The Goldfish Movie | Customer | 4.5 |
| 1989 | La nuit miraculeuse Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| TBA | The Shelter Movie | Leila | |
| TBA | Immortelle Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Occupational Hazards Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Une famille française Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Daughter of Eden Movie | Maryam | |
| TBA | Your Turn, 203 Movie | Aida |
Crew (12)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ramy TV | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 2013 | Le Donne della Vucciria Movie | Director · Directing | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Le Donne della Vucciria Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.0 |
| 2012 | Inheritance Movie | Director · Directing | 4.7 |
| 2012 | Inheritance Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.7 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | On bosse ici! On vit ici! On reste ici! Movie | Co-Director · Directing | |
| 2006 | Babel Movie | Dialogue Coach · Crew | 7.2 |
| 2004 | La Danse Éternelle Movie | Writer · Writing | 10.0 |
| 2004 | La Danse Éternelle Movie | Director · Directing | 10.0 |
| 2001 | Bread Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2001 | Bread Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| TBA | Gaza is Calling Movie | Director · Directing |
Latest releases
- Atonement2026
- Only Rebels Win2026 / TMDB 7.0
- In a Whisper2026 / TMDB 7.0
- Spices and Lies2025 / TMDB 6.8
- Palestine 362025 / TMDB 7.7
- No Beast. So Fierce.2025 / TMDB 8.0
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Questions about Hiam Abbass
What are some of Hiam Abbass's notable films?
Hiam Abbass is known for her roles in films such as 'The Visitor', 'Omar', and 'The Syrian Bride', which have garnered critical acclaim and showcased her acting prowess.
Has Hiam Abbass received any awards?
Hiam Abbass has received several awards, including the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival for her role in 'The Syrian Bride'.
What was Hiam Abbass's first film?
Hiam Abbass's first film was 'The Wedding', which was released in 1998, marking the beginning of her successful acting career.
What is Hiam Abbass's most successful film?
One of Hiam Abbass's most successful films is 'The Visitor', which received several nominations and won awards, significantly raising her profile in international cinema.
What is Hiam Abbass's background?
Hiam Abbass was born in Nazareth, Israel, and is of Arab descent. She has experienced a diverse cultural background that influences her acting.
What is Hiam Abbass's estimated net worth?
Hiam Abbass's estimated net worth is around $3 million, reflecting her successful career in film and television.
Has Hiam Abbass worked in television?
Yes, Hiam Abbass has appeared in several television series, including her role in the HBO series 'Succession', where she gained further recognition.
What themes does Hiam Abbass often explore in her films?
Hiam Abbass often explores themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of human relationships in her films, reflecting her personal experiences and background.