Jay Abdo
Actor

Jay Abdo Net Worth

Jay Abdo is a Syrian American actor based in Los Angeles. He was born in 1962 in Damascus and developed a passion for the performing arts from an early age. After studying Civil Engineering in Romania, he returned to Damascus to study acting at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts. He has since appeared in over 40 Syrian films and 1000 episodes of television, as well as 20 theatrical runs in multiple languages. Jay is also an activist who has used his fame to help orphans, children with special needs, and children with cancer. After refusing to support the Syrian regime, he was forced to flee to the United States. After arriving in Los Angeles, he worked as a driver and pizza delivery before booking supporting roles in films. He has since starred in films such as Queen of the Desert and A Hologram for the King, and recently played a lead role in Bon Voyage, which was shortlisted for the Oscars 2017.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Day October 21, 1962
Birth Place American
Age 61 YEARS OLD
Native name جهاد عبدو
Residence Los Angeles, US
Education Higher Institute of Dramatic Art
Occupation Actor
Years active 1986–present
Spouse(s) Fadia Afashe (m. 2006)

💰 Net worth

Jay Abdo's net worth is estimated to range between $100,000 to $1 million by the year 2024. Renowned for his versatile talents, Jay Abdo has made a mark in the American entertainment industry as an actor, soundtrack contributor, and miscellaneous crew member. With his compelling performances and contributions to various productions, Abdo has garnered much acclaim and success throughout his career. As he continues to excel in his craft, his net worth is expected to grow further in the coming years.

Biography/Timeline

1991

Abdo was born in Damascus. He traveled to Cluj-Napoca, Romania to study civil engineering, and began acting there. After his success on the stage, he returned to Damascus to study acting at the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts. After graduating in 1991, he became well known in the Arab world and has starred in a number of films and television shows.

2011

In 2011, during a trip to Beirut where he spoke to a reporter from the Los Angeles Times, Abdo spoke out against the Assad government and how they were "responsible for killings within their borders". After returning to Syria, Abdo received a number of threats and was generally intimidated, and was criticized for his lack of patriotism. Following this, he moved to the United States in October 2011 to escape persecution. He joined his wife in Minnesota, where she was studying as a Humphrey fellow at the Fulbright Program. The couple later moved to Los Angeles so he could start acting again. After working several odd jobs, including delivering pizzas for Domino's Pizza, he landed several major roles, including Queen of the Desert and A Hologram for the King.

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