Khalid Al-Obaid
Acting
Biography
Khaled Al Obaid (born January 19, 1938) is a veteran Kuwaiti actor known for his impactful roles in theater, television, and cinema. He began his artistic career in 1963 on the stage and quickly became one of the most recognizable figures in Kuwaiti drama. He studied at Omar Ibn Al-Khattab School and worked at the Ministry of Electricity and Water, initially as a supervisor at water stations and later as an accountant. His early professional life in public service preceded a decades-long acting career defined by strong performances and versatility. Al Obaid is particularly known for portraying complex and often antagonistic characters, bringing emotional depth and authenticity to each role. He gained wide acclaim for his work in notable television series such as Al-Samt (The Silence, 1980) and Al-Shareeb Bezza (2002), as well as several stage plays and Kuwaiti films. Beyond his professional achievements, he is a family man with six sons and three daughters. His legacy as a pioneer in Kuwaiti performing arts continues to influence generations of actors and audiences across the region.
Filmography
41 credits
The protector and the thief
Movie • 1988
Oh God Oh Life
Movie • 1976
Khamsa Wa Khmisa
Movie • 1993
Canidae
Movie • 1976
المخلب الكبير
Movie • 1965
مسرحية انتخبوني
Movie • 1967
Enlisted Obaid
Movie • 1992
The Rooster is Lost
Movie • 1971
العم بوعبدالله
متاعب صيف
Movie • 1976
مبارك
وخر لا يعاديك
Movie • 1984
د. عيسى
رحلة الى المجهول
Movie • 1982
1 2 3 4 بم
Movie • 1973
بومساعد
الوحش بو راسين
Movie • 1992
الحاكم فقران
Sinbad The Sailor
Movie • 1978
السلطان
عيد ميلاد سامبا لاين كنج
Movie • 1995
سكار
كاوبوي في الدبدبة
Movie • 1970
أبو كاظم
هالو كايرو
Movie • 1994
بو عبيد
The Sword Of The Arabs
Movie • 1992
أبو عبدالله / وزير عراقي
You unaware people
Movie • 1974
The Silence
Movie • 1980
Go Ahead
Movie • 1979
The Clock Turned
Movie • 1984
الراوي
Demons of the Friday night
Movie • 1973
عبيد
Party on the Impalement
Movie • 1979
مدير السجن
On the Tabrizi Wing followed by Quffa
Movie • 1975
التاجر
يا غافلين
Movie • 1974
حب وحنان
Movie • 1972
نقطة ضعف
Movie
عريس لبنت السلطان
Movie • 1978
Al Shareeb Bazza
TV • 2002
Keep trying
TV • 1972
Sherbaka
TV • 1972
الدكتور
Dunya al Dananir
TV • 1981
Juha’s Diaries
TV • 1979
تيمور لنك
The Broken Jug
TV • 1978
Alwan
Badr Al Zaman
TV • 1982
Sharkan
Aladdin
TV • 1980
Aqshar
The jewel and The Fisherman
TV • 1985
Ghadab
Fate
TV • 1978
بن شطان
The Bullies
TV • 1980
ناصر المغول (ابو بدر)
City Of The Winds
TV • 1988
علقم