Salim Daw
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On screen, Salim Daw is an Israeli actor, more fixture than draw. Drama is the territory casting keeps sending him back to. A decade and more of screen work sits behind the name. Playing Mohamed Al Fayed in 'The Crown' put his face in front of a much larger audience. 'Sand Castle' accounts for a good share of the rest of the recognition.
Salim Daw
13 Movies
3 Series
On screen, Salim Daw is an Israeli actor, more fixture than draw. Drama is the territory casting keeps sending him back to. A decade and more of screen work sits behind the name. Playing Mohamed Al Fayed in 'The Crown' put his face in front of a much larger audience. 'Sand Castle' accounts for a good share of the rest of the recognition.
Movies
Plays Sheik
Sand Castle
2017
Plays Ibrahim Hamati
Kiss Me Kosher!
2020
Plays Policeman
The Children of USSR
2007
Plays Atef
Tel Aviv on Fire
2018
Plays Issa
Gaza Mon Amour
2021
Plays Haled el Asmar
Avanti Popolo
1986
Plays Tarek
Let It Be Morning
2021
Plays Hammoudi, aka 'Radio Locale'
Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem
1994
Plays Shimi Shabati
James' Journey to Jerusalem
2003
Plays Mussa
Cup Final
1991
Plays Abu Haled
Paradise Cruise
2013
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Let It Be Morning
Full Filmography
Let It Be Morning
Tarek
2021
Film
Gaza Mon Amour
Issa
2021
Film
Kiss Me Kosher!
Ibrahim Hamati
2020
Film
Tel Aviv on Fire
Atef
2018
Film
Sand Castle
Sheik
2017
Film
The Crown
Mohamed Al Fayed · 7 episodes
2016–
TV
Paradise Cruise
Abu Haled
2013
Film
Prisoners of War
Jamal · 24 episodes
2010–
TV
Arab Labor
Ismail Abu Amjad · 43 episodes
2007–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Salim Daw and where are they from?
Salim Daw is 76 years old, born on September 1, 1950 in Bi'ina, Israel.
What are the most famous roles of Salim Daw?
Salim Daw is best known for roles in Sand Castle, Oslo, Tel Aviv on Fire.
How many movies has Salim Daw been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), Salim Daw has appeared in 13 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Salim Daw's first movie?
The career of Salim Daw began with Eastern Wind (1982).
What is Salim Daw's most recent movie or series?
Salim Daw's most recent release is Cinema, Mon Amour, which premiered on June 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Salim Daw appeared in?
On television, Salim Daw has appeared in The Crown, Prisoners of War, Arab Labor.
Salim Daw
1950-09-01 · Bi'ina, Israel
Salim Daw (Arabic: سليم ضو; born September 1, 1950), also spelled Salim Dau, is a Palestinian actor of stage, film, and television. He is best known for portraying Mohamed Al-Fayed on seasons 5 and 6 of Netflix's The Crown (2016-2023), which earned him a BAFTA nomination.