Eyad Hourani
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Eyad Hourani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 June 1988 |
| Other names | Iyad Hoorani |
| Occupation | Actor |
Eyad Hourani (born 24 June 1988) is a Palestinian actor. He is known for his role on the film Omar as well as the TV shows The Pact and Medinah.
Hourani was born in Ramallah in the West Bank. He studied for three years at The Freedom Theatre's Acting School, graduating in 2011. After that, he appeared in Ashtar Theatre's Jasmin House and in Shakespeare's Richard II, which toured to London's Glove Theatre Festival.[1]
In 2013, Hourani appeared in the film Omar, directed by Hany Abu-Assad. The film went on to win the Special Jury Prize at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival and was also nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards.[2][3]
After that, Hourani has appeared in films like Rattle the Cage, Vanguard, and Palestine 36. He has also appeared in the TV shows like Jinn, The Pact, and Baghdad Central.