Essam Soliman
Biography
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 & Full Filmography3 Titles
Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes • as أبو صالح
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2002, 16 episodes • as فهمان
Fahman, 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.
Drama Series - 2001, 16 episodes • as سنكوح الهزاز
After 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.