Acting
Sameer Al-Shammat
Born
1986-05-04 (40)
Place of birth
Damascus, Syria
Known for
Acting
Credits
2 titles
He is the grandson of the late actor Muhammad al-Shammat and participated in many Syrian series, one of his most prominent series is Bab al-Hara. And he had a participation in the Cairo International Experimental Festival, including Al-Hawa Ghallab _ Zawya _ The Shadow of the Basement Man _ The Late Dear _ A Shoelace Symphony _ The Master and the Servant
Known for
NRAbu Janti — self-proclaimed "King of the Lancer" — is a Damascus taxi driver whose cab doubles as a confessional, comedy club and social mirror. Each episode brings a new passenger with a new story, and Abu Janti can't help but get involved. Written by and starring Samer El Masri, born from a beloved sketch on Spotlight (2003), this Syrian black comedy uses the taxi as a window into everyday Damascus life — funny, sharp and occasionally heartbreaking.
Abu Janti (King of taxi/ King of lancer)
2010
NRTaking place in the Thieves' Market located in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the events deal with a number of stories dealing with counterfeiting currencies, drug trafficking, and others.
Kanoon
2025
Series credits
NRAbu Janti — self-proclaimed "King of the Lancer" — is a Damascus taxi driver whose cab doubles as a confessional, comedy club and social mirror. Each episode brings a new passenger with a new story, and Abu Janti can't help but get involved. Written by and starring Samer El Masri, born from a beloved sketch on Spotlight (2003), this Syrian black comedy uses the taxi as a window into everyday Damascus life — funny, sharp and occasionally heartbreaking.
Abu Janti (King of taxi/ King of lancer)
2010
NRTaking place in the Thieves' Market located in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the events deal with a number of stories dealing with counterfeiting currencies, drug trafficking, and others.
Kanoon
2025