Mohammed Jaber

Born

January 20, 1945 · age 81

From

Kuwait

Mohamed Jaber is a veteran Kuwaiti actor and writer whose career began in 1961. He rose to fame through his role as Al Aidarous in the acclaimed play Seize the Day. A pioneering figure in Kuwaiti theater, he was a long-time member of the Arab Theater Troupe before co-founding the Free Theater in 1975 with artists like Aisha Ibrahim and Abdel Aziz El Fahd. He later established the Zarzour Theater Troupe. As a writer, Jaber is credited with several works, including the notable play The Greedy (الطماع). His influence continues to shape the Kuwaiti performing arts scene.