AbdulHusain AbdulRedha

Born: 1939-12-06

Abdulhussain Abdulredha (1939-2017) was a pioneering Kuwaiti actor, playwright, and comedian, widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures in Gulf and Arab entertainment. Born on July 15, 1939, in Kuwait City, Abdulredha was a central figure in the development of the Kuwaiti theater scene and a beloved personality across the Arab world. Abdulredha's career spanned over five decades, during which he became known for his sharp wit, charismatic stage presence, and his ability to blend comedy with social and political commentary. His work often reflected the cultural and social issues of Kuwait and the broader Gulf region, tackling topics like family dynamics, political corruption, and societal changes with humor and insight. One of his most famous works is the 1981 play "Bye Bye London," which humorously explores the experiences of Gulf Arabs in Western societies. Abdulredha's performances were characterized by their relatability and his unique ability to connect with audiences from all walks of life. In addition to his theatrical work, Abdulredha appeared in numerous television series and films, further cementing his status as a household name. His influence extended beyond entertainment, as he became a cultural ambassador for Kuwait and the Gulf, helping to shape the region's identity in the arts. Abdulredha's contributions to Arab entertainment were recognized with numerous awards and accolades throughout his life. He passed away on August 11, 2017, in London, but his legacy continues to live on, with his work still celebrated and loved by fans across the Arab world.


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Bye Bye London

as شارد بن جمعة
Released: 1982-01-22

A comedy about an old married man that travels to London with his nephew who does his to save...

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Al-Manakh Knights

as منصور أبو حظين / أبو راشد
Released: 1983-02-23

The first Gulf economic play centered on an issue that affected members of Kuwaiti society,...

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Game of Fate

as حجي إبراهيم
Released: 1960-07-01

In Game of Fate, we follow Haji Ibrahim, a humble man struggling to build a better life for his...

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Samet Sons

as حسين بن صامت
Released: 1975-11-26

A Kuwaiti play talks about the life of Kuwaitis in the years of poverty experienced by Kuwaitis...

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After the Honey

as راشد
Released: 1989-01-01

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Kuwait in 2000

as أبو ميري
Released: 1966-02-05

"Kuwait in 2000" is a Kuwaiti comedy play that explores the future of Kuwait during, and after...

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Not To Hamman, Pharaoh

as المحاسب سند
Released: 1977-08-21

A Kuwaiti comedic romance drama following the story of an accountant that fell in love with the...

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24 hours

as د. أحمد المدعاب
Released: 1967-05-13

The events revolve around a man who takes his wife to the doctor, as he suspects that she has...

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Bye Bye Arab

as عرب
Released: 1986-04-29

Kuwaiti social theatrics speaks about the life of the Arab citizen and his quest for Arab unity...

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The Bachelor Of Al Salmiya

as هلال رمضان
Released: 1979-05-03

Hilal Haji Ramadan is a single person in Salmiya who is a reckless and wasteful person, which...

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Fifty Years Old Teenager

as د. عبدالباري
Released: 1996-01-01

The life of a married 50-year-old doctor turns topsy-turvy when he falls in love with a younger...

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The Sword Of The Arabs

as أبو خالد / صدام حسين
Released: 1992-02-16

The play deals in a social comic framework, the period of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990,...

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Seize the Day

as أبو خالد
Released: 1965-06-01

In Seize Your Day, a greedy fabric merchant’s selfishness sparks endless conflicts, leading him...

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At Odds

as جلاب
Released: 1968-04-06

In this Kuwaiti comedy, Dr. Salem, a veterinarian, is desperate to convince his fiancée, Samia,...

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30 Days of Love

as فهد
Released: 1973-04-19

The play takes place in a romantic comedy about the spoiled girl (Dalal), who falls in love with...

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The Deterioration

as حسين
Released: 1985-01-01

The work follows a man struggling with alcohol addiction, exploring its destructive effects on...

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The Joy Of A Nation

as (عبدالغفور (أبو زيد
Released: 1984-02-25

A Kuwaiti social comedy play presented to the leaders of the Gulf states at the Gulf Summit in...

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Also, Hello Dolly

as لاهوب البحري
Released: 1974-05-14

Egyptian socialite Dalal is determined to win over Kuwaiti businessman Abdullah, who’s fallen...

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Qannas Khaitan

as قناص
Released: 2002-12-17

Qannas Khaitan is a Kuwaiti comedy play highlighting the challenges faced by expatriates and...

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The Rug of Poverty

as uncredited
Released: 1979-01-01

Three young men propose to a girl, one of whom is rich, the second is handsome, and the third is...

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The Victim Of The House Of The Pride

as سيف
Released: 1976-01-01

A Kuwaiti comedy play that revolves around Saif, a loyal and diligent worker whom experiences...

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Early Bird Gets the Worm

as موسى
Released: 1969-01-07

A married man suffers from the tyranny and tyranny of his wife's mother and its great influence...

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Mehgan Arrives Tonight

as فهد
Released: 1969-12-10

The role of the events of the play about Bader, who works as a manager in his uncle's mayor's...

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The Court of the District

as الشيخ مردم
Released: 1967-03-12

The Court of The district is a comedy play of the daily problems in the Kuwaiti Families which...

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The bird landed, the bird flew away

as أبو هيلان
Released: 1971-03-10

A play that revolves around the lives of two parents from two different social classes, namely...

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Vacation

as uncredited
Released: 1968-10-20

The events revolve around a man who lives an unstable and suspicious life, then it develops and...

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Pre-Marital Flirting

as uncredited
Released: 1975-01-01

Rashid, a modest meter reader, is smitten with Amina, a gentle and beautiful woman. Visiting her...

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Means Well

as بوردح
Released: 1993-01-01

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Husband Needed Immediately

as مفتاح الحلي
Released: 1971-12-15

Husband Needed Immediately to married a wealthy woman in order to get to her old Husband since...

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Pre-Marital Flirting

as راشد
Released: 1975-01-01

Rashid, a modest meter reader, is smitten with Amina, a gentle and beautiful woman. Visiting her...

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The Storm

as الأب
Released: 1965-08-26

The Kuwaiti short film العاصفة (The Storm) explores Kuwait's social and economic shifts before...

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Appointment wit Death

as uncredited
Released: 1967-10-20

A TV Movie about a rich businessman who is told that he will die after several hours of a stroke.

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In a Blink

as ابراهيم بلنتي
Released: 2004-12-10

Driven by a thirst for fame, prestige, and the spotlight, a servant office owner ventures into...

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Honeymoon Operetta

as uncredited
Released: 1979-03-11

This Kuwaiti comedy operetta follows newlyweds Rashid and Amina as marital tensions arise....

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Operetta, Oh Time

as المقاول منصور
Released: 1977-01-01

This lighthearted Kuwaiti operetta takes audiences on a nostalgic journey back to old Kuwait,...

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Fasting Operetta

as سعود بوسهيل
Released: 1975-01-01

The story explores the daily lives of a married couple during Ramadan, capturing how they...

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A World of Women and a Man

as uncredited
Released: 1972-06-01

A kuwaiti play starring Abdulhussain Abdulredha and Nawal Abu Alfutooh.

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The Judge Radhi

as uncredited
Released: 1970-06-24

Radi The Judge

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Fate

as حمود الطواش
First aired: 1978-05-15

"Al-Aqdar" (Fate) is a 1978 Kuwaiti drama that follows Khalifa, a man torn between tradition and...

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The Slippery Path

as حسين بن عاقول
First aired: 1977-09-16

"Darb Al-Zalaq" is a classic Kuwaiti TV series that offers a window into Gulf Arab culture...

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The Hustlers

as دواس علف
First aired: 2003-10-26

Brothers Mana' and Duwas make a living as street vendors, always finding clever ways to earn...

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Ajlah Wa Amlah

as أجلح
First aired: 1970-10-31

The series takes place in a form of humor and comedy about the two brothers who are looking for...

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Time of the Cobbler

as معروف / أبو شجاع
First aired: 1998-12-20

The events revolve around the Wali of Justice Stan (Abu Shuja), the just governor who handles...

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Father of millions

as صقر أبو منقار
First aired: 2013-07-10

The story revolves around a Kuwaiti man in his late fifties who fears that his fortune will be...

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Sherbaka

as شريب
First aired: 1972-12-01

In a comedy framework, the series deals with the story of a shreb who works as an employee and...

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Private Lesson

as نوح شعيب
First aired: 1981-07-02

Suad, a secretary, secretly loves Noah, an engineer who barely notices her. Her sister Maryam...

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Means Well

as قاصد خير أبو ردح
First aired: 1993-10-02

Abu Radh, a crafty and opportunistic mailman, projects an image of poverty to those around him....

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Al-Mqasis Market

as أبو حابس
First aired: 2000-11-27

The events of the work in the market and the old Kuwaiti market and the situation of traders and...

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The Bullies

as عتيج المسيان
First aired: 1980-07-13

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I will not walk the path of the past

as راشد النعمان
First aired: 1995-09-30

A Kuwaiti young man marries an Egyptian girl while studying in Egypt, and when he finishes his...

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Bu Olaiwy Diaries

as بو عليوي
First aired: 1964-07-05

In a comedy context, Bou-Aliwi decides to write his memoirs and sits next to him, Um Aliwi, to...

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The Tornado

as عبدالله العافور
First aired: 2014-06-29

Within the framework of the social drama, the events of the series revolve, where the family...

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Al Malgouf

as uncredited
First aired: 1973-09-23

"Al Malgouf" is a 1973 Kuwaiti comedy series that follows the adventures of Faleh, a young man...

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Keep trying

as أبو عليوي
First aired: 1972-10-09

The Kuwaiti comedy series حاور زاور, produced in 1972, features a series of humorous and...

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Bu miryan's Family

as بو مريان
First aired: 1969-05-22

The events revolve around the Bomerian family, whom the State of Kuwait gives a large amount of...

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Diwan Al-Sabeel

as طوفان
First aired: 2001-11-15

A water crisis begins in the state of Khandris, raising a lot of controversy and conflicts among...

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