Bassam Zuamut

Bassam Zuamut (, ; 27 March 1951 – 16 October 2004) was a Palestinian Israeli Arab actor and screenwriter.

Biography Zuamut was born in Jerusalem. He studied acting at Beth Rothschild.

Zuamut participated in many theater productions of the Jerusalem Khan Theatre, such as: "Antigone", "Measure for Measure" and "Abu Nimer stories" by Dahn Ben-Amotz. He also took part in the Al Qasba theater productions, such as: "Romeo and Juliet" and "The Marriage of Figaro". At Beit Lessin Theater he appeared in "A Trumpet in the Wadi".

He was best known for his role as Hakim the Chef on the Israeli sitcom HaMis'ada HaGdola.

Death Zuamut died on October 16, 2004, in Shuafat as a result of a severe kidney ailment. He was 53 years old.

Filmography Cinema Actor 1979: Imi Hageneralit - Egyptian guard 1991: Gmar Gavia - Abu Eyash 1993: The Seventh Coin - Turkish Bath Attendant 1996: Haifa - Watermelon salesman 1998: Zirkus Palestina - Ibrahim Dayan (final film role)

Television Actor 1979-1982: Stories by Halil - Halil 1985-1988: HaMis'ada HaGdola - Hakim 1989-1992: Neighbors - Bassam Maudar 2000-2001: De-Lux Family - Abu Osama

Screenwriter 2000-2001: De-Lux Family