Biography and filmography

AbdulHusain AbdulRedha

Abdulhussain Abdulredha (15 July 1939 – 11 August 2017) was a Kuwaiti actor, playwright, and comedian, considered one of the most influential figures in Gulf and Arab entertainment. Born in Kuwait City, he played a key role in shaping modern Kuwaiti theater and television, with a career spanning over five decades.

Known for his sharp humor and satirical approach, Abdulredha’s work often addressed social and political themes relevant to Kuwaiti and Gulf society. His 1981 play Bye Bye London is among his most well-known works, offering a comedic take on the cultural experiences of Gulf Arabs abroad.

In addition to his theater productions, Abdulredha appeared in several television series and films, gaining widespread popularity across the Arab world. His contributions earned him numerous honors and helped establish a foundation for contemporary performing arts in the region.

He passed away in London in 2017. His legacy remains deeply rooted in Arab pop culture, with his performances continuing to inspire and entertain new generations.

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Movies (41)

The Bachelor of Salmiya

The Bachelor of Salmiya

2021 · Writer

In a Blink

In a Blink

2004 · ابراهيم بلنتي

Qannas Khaitan

Qannas Khaitan

2002 · قناص

Fifty Years Old Teenager

Fifty Years Old Teenager

1996 · د. عبدالباري

The Sword Of The Arabs

The Sword Of The Arabs

1992 · أبو خالد / صدام حسين, Writer

After the Honey

After the Honey

1989 · راشد

Bye Bye Arab

Bye Bye Arab

1986 · عرب, Writers' Production

The Deterioration

The Deterioration

1985 · حسين

The Joy Of A Nation

The Joy Of A Nation

1984 · (عبدالغفور (أبو زيد, Writer

Al-Manakh Knights

Al-Manakh Knights

1983 · منصور أبو حظين / أبو راشد, Writer

Bye Bye London

Bye Bye London

1982 · شارد بن جمعة, Writer

The Bachelor Of Al Salmiya

The Bachelor Of Al Salmiya

1979 · هلال رمضان, Writer

Honeymoon Operetta

Honeymoon Operetta

1979

Besat Al Fagr

Besat Al Fagr

1979 · Co-Writer

Not To Hamman, Pharaoh

Not To Hamman, Pharaoh

1977 · المحاسب سند, Writer

Operetta, Oh Time

Operetta, Oh Time

1977 · المقاول منصور

The Victim Of The House Of The Pride

The Victim Of The House Of The Pride

1976 · سيف, Writer

Samet Sons

Samet Sons

1975 · حسين بن صامت, Writer

Fasting Operetta

Fasting Operetta

1975 · سعود بوسهيل

Pre-Marital Flirting

Pre-Marital Flirting

1975 · راشد

Also, Hello Dolly

Also, Hello Dolly

1974 · لاهوب البحري

Where to

Where to

1973

30 Days of Love

30 Days of Love

1973 · فهد, Writers' Assistant

A World of Women and a Man

A World of Women and a Man

1972

Husband Needed Immediately

Husband Needed Immediately

1971 · مفتاح الحلي, Writers' Production

The bird landed, the bird flew away

The bird landed, the bird flew away

1971 · أبو هيلان

The Judge Radhi

The Judge Radhi

1970

A Killer For Rent

A Killer For Rent

1970

Mehgan Arrives Tonight

Mehgan Arrives Tonight

1969 · فهد

Early Bird Gets the Worm

Early Bird Gets the Worm

1969 · موسى, Writer

Vacation

Vacation

1968

At Odds

At Odds

1968 · جلاب

Appointment with Death

Appointment with Death

1967

Who doesn’t obey will be lost

Who doesn’t obey will be lost

1967 · Writer

24 hours

24 hours

1967 · د. أحمد المدعاب

The Court of the District

The Court of the District

1967 · الشيخ مردم

Kuwait in 2000

Kuwait in 2000

1966 · أبو ميري

The Storm

The Storm

1965 · الأب

Seize the Day

Seize the Day

1965 · أبو خالد, Writer

from the revelation of the guidance

from the revelation of the guidance

1965

Game of Fate

Game of Fate

1960 · حجي إبراهيم

TV shows (25)