Jihad Al-Atrash

Actor and media artist from Ras Al-Metn (b. 1943), with a BA in Philosophy and Psychology from the Arab University of Beirut. Began acting at Radio Lebanon in 1959 and Television Lebanon in 1962, performing in over 2,000 episodes in major historical and Islamic roles. Headed the Directing Department at Radio Lebanon (2000–2007) and founded media training centers in Beirut and Dubai. President of the Professional Artists' Union in Lebanon (2018–2021) and jury member at Voice Arts Awards.