
Khalid Al-Obaid
Acting
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.
Known for
1995عيد ميلاد سامبا لاين كنج
سكار
1994هالو كايرو
بو عبيد
1993Khamsa Wa Khmisa
1992Enlisted Obaid
1992الوحش بو راسين
الحاكم فقران
1992The Sword Of The Arabs
أبو عبدالله / وزير عراقي
1988The protector and the thief
1984وخر لا يعاديك
د. عيسى
1984The Clock Turned
الراوي
1980The Silence
1979Go Ahead
1979Party on the Impalement
مدير السجن
1978Sinbad The Sailor
السلطان
1978عريس لبنت السلطان
1976Oh God Oh Life
1976Canidae
1976مسرحية متاعب صيف
مبارك
1975On the Tabrizi Wing followed by Quffa
التاجر
1974You unaware people
1974يا غافلين
19731 2 3 4 بم
بومساعد
1973Demons of the Friday night
عبيد
1972حب وحنان
1971The Rooster is Lost
العم بوعبدالله