Jalal Shammout is a Syrian actor who was born on February 23, 1970 in Homs. He graduated from the department of acting at the High Institute of Theatrical Arts. Afterwards, he travelled to France to finish his studies. In 1993, he joined the Artists’ Syndicate. Jalal began his acting career in the mid 1980s, and he appeared in several shows, including “El Ikhwa” (The Brothers) in 1985. It wasn’t until the 1990s that he became a prolific actor; he appeared in the shows “Basma El Huzn” (Sad Smile) in 1992, “Khalf El Godran” (Behind the Walls) in 1995, “El Mahkoom” (The Convicted) in 1996, “Bint El Dhura” (Daughter of the Second Wife) in 1997, “Yaqout” (Ruby) in 1998, and “Jild El Af’ai” (Snake Skin) in 1999. From 2000 until today, Jalal has appeared in a number of dramas, including “Ayadi Fil Dhalam” (Hands the Dark) in 2000, “Salah El Din El Ayyubi” in 2001, “Saqr Quraish” in 2002, “Rabea Qurtaba” (Spring of Cordoba) in 2003, “El Hour El Ain” (The Houri) in 2005, “Ala Tool El Ayam” (Along the Days) in 2006, “Amar El Sham” in 2013, and others. He married the actress Andala Rawas after studying together at the Institute of Performing Arts. They have two daughters, Tia and Waliya.

On the Edge of the Abyss

2007