Acting
Essam Soliman
Place of birth
Aleppo, Syria
Known for
Acting
Credits
5 titles
A Syrian actor, born in Aleppo in 1948, began his artistic career in the Military Theater in Damascus. However, he rose to fame in the 1980s through his portrayal of the character "Bahloul," a role he performed in several productions, including the series Bahloul (1987), Al-Qabaday Bahloul (1990), and Building 22 (1990). He became widely known in the artistic community by the nickname "Bahloul." He went on to appear in various works, with his final appearance in the series Fahman's Diaries (2002). He passed away on July 17, 2002.
Known for
NRFahman, a simple country man, comes to the city to work in a hotel owned by a distant relative. As a result of his simplicity and ignorance of hotel work, he is exposed to many problems.
Fahman's Diaries
2002
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Very Kind
1998
NRAfter Marwan and Nada get married, the couple moves into a building full of residents and little peace due to the endless pranks of Sankouh, the rooftop tenant. Each day, the building's neighbors find themselves in a new comedic story.
What Did We Say
2001
The events of the series revolve around Bahloul (Issam Suleiman), a man who constantly relies on others rather than on himself. Circumstances force him to leave his village and move to another. After arriving in this new village, the residents believe that Bahloul is a very brave and powerful man. The villagers are overjoyed at his arrival, hoping he will save them from the wolf that attacks the village and threatens the lives of its people and their livestock.
Bahloul the Brave
1990
A social comedy series starring Mohammed Al-Shammat, Samia Al-Jazairi, Rafi Wahbi, Nizar Abu Hajar, Hossam Eid, Issam Abba Ji and Mohammed Qanou. A Syrian production directed by Imad Seif Al-Din and written by Wafiq Al-Zaim
Public Auction
1999
Series credits
NRFahman, a simple country man, comes to the city to work in a hotel owned by a distant relative. As a result of his simplicity and ignorance of hotel work, he is exposed to many problems.
Fahman's Diaries
2002
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Very Kind
1998
NRAfter Marwan and Nada get married, the couple moves into a building full of residents and little peace due to the endless pranks of Sankouh, the rooftop tenant. Each day, the building's neighbors find themselves in a new comedic story.
What Did We Say
2001
The events of the series revolve around Bahloul (Issam Suleiman), a man who constantly relies on others rather than on himself. Circumstances force him to leave his village and move to another. After arriving in this new village, the residents believe that Bahloul is a very brave and powerful man. The villagers are overjoyed at his arrival, hoping he will save them from the wolf that attacks the village and threatens the lives of its people and their livestock.
Bahloul the Brave
1990
A social comedy series starring Mohammed Al-Shammat, Samia Al-Jazairi, Rafi Wahbi, Nizar Abu Hajar, Hossam Eid, Issam Abba Ji and Mohammed Qanou. A Syrian production directed by Imad Seif Al-Din and written by Wafiq Al-Zaim
Public Auction
1999