Salim Daw (also spelled Salim Dau, ar, سليم ضو; born 1950) is an Israeli-Arab actor. With appearances in more than 60 works of stage, television and film, he is perhaps best known for portraying

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on seasons 5 and 6 of

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's ''

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.''

Early life and education

Daw was born in

Bi'ina Bi'ina or al-Bi'na (also el-Baneh) ( ar, البعنة) is an Arab town in the Northern District of Israel. It is located east of Akko. In 2003, Bi'ina merged with Majd al-Krum and Deir al-Asad to form the city of Shaghur, but was reinstated as a ...

in 1950. As a young child, his father's friends would often ask him to entertain them with impressions. “I was an expert even at five, and the funny thing was that they used to reward me with fruits, sweets, and a little money," he told ''

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'' in 2021. "So being an actor was the thing for me at a very early stage in my life." In 1972, Daw enrolled at the Beit Zvi School for the Performing Arts in

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. He went on to study at the École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris, graduating in 1979.

Career

Daw had a recurring role as Sheikh Awadalla in the 2015 Israeli political TV drama ''

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''. He starred as Issa in the 2020 international drama film ''Gaza mon amour''. In 2021, Daw was cast as the Egyptian billionaire and

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owner Mohamed Al-Fayed for ''The Crown's'' fifth season. The role earned him a 2023 BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also played Tarek, the protagonist's father, in the Palestinian film ''Let It Be Morning'', and

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minister

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's adaptation of the play ''Oslo''. Daw reprised the role of Al-Fayed in ''The Crown'''s sixth season. He expressed "deep sadness" and a connection to Al-Fayed upon the businessman's 2023 death.

Personal life

Daw lives in

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with his wife. His daughter, Maysa Daw, is a musician.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Daw, Salim 1950 births Living people Palestinian television actors People from Bi'ina