Biography

One of the greatest contemporary theatre actor ​

Ashraf is a well-known actor, born
and raised in Galilee, originally a
Palestinian. After graduating from
theater study at Haifa University in
1999, he started his successful career.

2025

House of David I’m Glad You’re Dead Now

2024

Passing Dreams Eid Manayek

2023

Exodus

2022

Salma

2021

Farha Al Garib

2019

Sayyedat al-Bahr

2017

They Sell

2016

The Parrot

2014-2016

Tyrant

2015

Al munataf Ya tayr el tayer

2014

The Arrest The Savior 300: Aliyat Ha’lmperia

2013

By Any Means

2012

Le’hishaer ba’hayims HaYerusha

2011

Coriolanus

2010

Hitnagshut ha’titanim

2009

Levanon Agora

2007

The Kingdom

2005

Gan Eden Ahshav

2004

Ha-Kala Ha-Surit Ahava Colombianit

2002

BaHodesh HaTeshei

Awards

Over the years, Ashraf Barhom has received international recognition for his outstanding performances and participation in award-winning films.
His work has been celebrated in some of the world’s most prestigious film festivals.

2025

Palme d’Or – Best Short Film, Cannes Film Festival — I’m Glad You’re Dead Now (directed by Tawfeek Barhom)

2022

Jury Award, Malmö Arab Film Festival — Farha

2021

Edipo Re Award, Venice Film Festival — The Stranger (Al-Gharib)

2017

Best Actor / Golden Reel Award, Tiburon Film Festival — The Curve (Al-Munataf)

2016

Best Actor, Malmö Arab Film Festival — The Curve (Al-Munataf)

2012