Salim Daw

Early life and education Daw was born in Bi'ina, a Palestinian village in Israel in 1950; he is a Palestinian citizen of Israel.

As a young child, his father's friends would often ask him to entertain them with impressions. “I was an expert even at five, and the funny thing was that they used to reward me with fruits, sweets, and a little money," he told Al-Ahram in 2021. "So being an actor was the thing for me at a very early stage in my life." He starred as Issa in the 2020 international drama film Gaza mon amour. The role earned him a 2023 BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also played Tarek, the protagonist's father, in the Palestinian film Let It Be Morning, and PLO minister Ahmed Qurei in HBO's adaptation of the play Oslo.

Daw reprised the role of Al-Fayed in The Crown 's sixth season. He expressed "deep sadness" and a connection to Al-Fayed upon the businessman's 2023 death.

Personal life Daw lives in Haifa with his wife.

He has 4 daughters. One of them, Maysa Daw, is a musician and member of the influential rap group DAM.

Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Project Result Ref. 2023 BAFTA Television Awards Best Supporting Actor The Crown 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series BAFTA Television Awards Best Supporting Actor