Sami Kaftan

Acting

Born July 7, 1942, Iraq

Sami Kaftan is an Iraqi actor. He is best known in his home country and other Arabian Gulf countries for his prolific career, specially on stage, that has spanned over five decades. He started his career in 1960 through a role in the film "Yad Alqadar" (The Hand of Fate). He participated in more than 25 films and numerous television series and theatrical plays.

Filmography

• YAQOOT
• Khan Al Thahab — Sami
• 2022Journey of Eternity
• Dijla W Furat
• غايب في بلاد العجايب
• The hotel
• 2015Al Haj Nejim — Al Haj Nejim
• 2014Woman Mystery
• Elan Halat Hob
• Alththaniat baed alzuhr
• الباشا
• Sarah Khatoun
• ثمنطعش
• 2002Back to Babylon
• Manawi Al Basha — Bahjet Afandi
• القلم والمحنة — إبن مقلة
• The world of Ms. Wahiba
• أبو جعفر المنصور
• لو كنت القاضي
• Sundooq Al Dunia — رجل الحكايات
• 1993King Ghazi of Iraq
• 1991The Final Farwell
• Night Wolves
• 1989The Carriage And The Horse
• 1989Two faces of the same coin
• 1988Babel habibiti — Yussef
• 1986The Clamor of Silence
• Al Hajis
• 1984Flaming Borders
• 1983Clash of Loyalties — Sulayman
• 1980The Sniper
• 1979The Walls
• 1978The River
• 1977The Boat
• 1971The Thirsties
• 1967Zikrayat
• 1963Yadul Kadar
• 1961The Wronged One’s Vengeance