AbdulHusain AbdulRedha
Birthday: Born in 1939-12-06 in Kuwait
Deathday: 2017-08-11
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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الحيالة
Character: دواس علف
Brothers Mana' and Duwas make a living as street vendors, always finding clever ways to earn extra money. Tensions flare when Duwas breaks Mana’s rule to wait until their sister Fatoun marries before he does, secretly tying the knot with Lulwa and setting off a series of comedic events....
زمان الإسكافي
Character: معروف / أبو شجاع
The events revolve around the Wali of Justice Stan (Abu Shuja), the just governor who handles the affairs of a state that has lived in the shadow of his justice and generosity of morals for a long time. Illegal Profit draws up a plan to remove the governor and the Minister of Cheb (Badran)...
مذكرات بو عليوي
Character: بو عليوي
In a comedy context, Bou-Aliwi decides to write his memoirs and sits next to him, Um Aliwi, to review what he has gone through in his life and his dealings with those around him, and remember his relationship with his wife and her pregnancy and many of the situations he went through with her....
أجلح وأملح
Character: أجلح
The series takes place in a form of humor and comedy about the two brothers who are looking for jobs, but have difficulty finding jobs....
شرباكة
Character: شريب
In a comedy framework, the series deals with the story of a shreb who works as an employee and arises between him and Al-Aidrousi funny situations and conflict within work....
حاور زاور
Character: أبو عليوي
The Kuwaiti comedy series حاور زاور, produced in 1972, features a series of humorous and socially reflective scenarios centered around everyday challenges and misunderstandings in Kuwaiti society. Each episode presents a standalone comedic plot that draws on interactions among neighbors, friends, and family, using humor to highlight social issues and relationship creating an engaging viewing experience that resonated with audiences of the time....
الملقوف
Character:
"Al Malgouf" is a 1973 Kuwaiti comedy series that follows the adventures of Faleh, a young man whose meddlesome nature leads to humorous situations. His interference affects his work partner, Abu Nasser, as well as Badr and his father, creating a series of comedic events....
الأقدار
Character: حمود الطواش
"Al-Aqdar" (Fate) is a 1978 Kuwaiti drama that follows Khalifa, a man torn between tradition and change as he considers a second marriage to fulfill his dream of fatherhood. Set amid Kuwait's transformation following the oil boom, the series explores family conflicts and the impact of modernization on personal and generational values....
العافور
Character: عبدالله العافور
Within the framework of the social drama, the events of the series revolve, where the family (Abdullah Al-Afour) lives in one house in the light of interdependence and unity, but with his son Ghazi assuming the position of a minister, things change, and many problems and personal interests appear, which affect the interdependence of this family....
ديوان السبيل
Character: طوفان
A water crisis begins in the state of Khandris, raising a lot of controversy and conflicts among officials to save the country, until they finally agree to establish a way to solve the crisis....
العتاوية
Character: عتيج المسيان
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أبو الملايين
Character: صقر أبو منقار
The story revolves around a Kuwaiti man in his late fifties who fears that his fortune will be lost overnight due to an economic blow that will destroy him. He finds no escape except through his half-brother, who holds Saudi citizenship and lives in Dubai and works as a failed and unlucky veterinarian. Events begin to accelerate after they meet together in the midst of many funny paradoxes and amusing situations....
قاصد خير
Character: قاصد خير أبو ردح
Abu Radh, a crafty and opportunistic mailman, projects an image of poverty to those around him. In reality, he's a silent partner in multiple lucrative ventures that have made him incredibly wealthy. As he juggles his secret fortune with his humble facade, the question remains: can he keep his hidden wealth under wraps, or will the truth eventually catch up to him?...
درس خصوصي
Character: نوح شعيب
Suad, a secretary, secretly loves Noah, an engineer who barely notices her. Her sister Maryam intervenes with playful schemes to bring them together, sparking unexpected twists and heartfelt moments....
سوق المقاصيص
Character: أبو حابس
The events of the work in the market and the old Kuwaiti market and the situation of traders and the problems they are exposed to and projections on the state of the Kuwaiti economy....
درب الزلق
Character: حسين بن عاقول
"Darb Al-Zalaq" is a classic Kuwaiti TV series that offers a window into Gulf Arab culture through the comedic and often poignant tale of two brothers, Hussein and Saad. Driven by their desire for quick wealth, they embark on a series of ill-fated business ventures, only to find themselves repeatedly caught in the traps of their own making. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, the series explores themes of greed, family ties, and the unpredictable twists of fate that are centr...
عائلة بو مريان
Character: بو مريان
The events revolve around the Bomerian family, whom the State of Kuwait gives a large amount of money in exchange for taking his house, so he spends money on his travels, then marries another woman in Lebanon without the knowledge of his first wife, then his second wife leaves him after seizing what money he has left, and here he regrets what he did....
لن أمشي طريق الأمس
Character: راشد النعمان
A Kuwaiti young man marries an Egyptian girl while studying in Egypt, and when he finishes his studies, he divorces her and marries his cousin, and travels without his knowledge of her pregnancy and after giving birth, Desouki marries her and raises her daughter. But after years, the father returns to Egypt and discovers that he has a daughter....
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Bye Bye London
Character: شارد بن جمعة
A comedy about an old married man that travels to London with his nephew who does his to save him from exposure to fraud, and being mugged in London, the play also covers some political aspects and projections in addition to social criticism of some of the Arab situations....
24 hours
Character: د. أحمد المدعاب
The events revolve around a man who takes his wife to the doctor, as he suspects that she has gone crazy, after which many funny situations take place between them to find out her condition and whether she has really lost her mind or not....
Seize the Day
Character: أبو خالد
In Seize Your Day, a greedy fabric merchant’s selfishness sparks endless conflicts, leading him to lose both business and relationships in a satirical take on the folly of unchecked ambition....
The Judge Radhi
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Radi The Judge...
The Rug of Poverty
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Three young men propose to a girl, one of whom is rich, the second is handsome, and the third is poor who owns nothing except a flying magic carpet. She decides to marry the poor man and travels with him to Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon, and India along the magic carpet....
Fifty Years Old Teenager
Character: د. عبدالباري
The life of a married 50-year-old doctor turns topsy-turvy when he falls in love with a younger woman and begins to act like a teenager....
In a Blink
Character: ابراهيم بلنتي
Driven by a thirst for fame, prestige, and the spotlight, a servant office owner ventures into the competitive world of sports. When he assumes leadership of a troubled sports club, he stumbles upon the hidden complexities of the industry. However, his lack of knowledge and experience in sports matters only compounds the club's issues, leading to unexpected challenges and deeper entanglements in a world he thought he understood....
Means Well
Character: بوردح
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Fasting Operetta
Character: سعود بوسهيل
The story explores the daily lives of a married couple during Ramadan, capturing how they navigate fasting, work, worship, household responsibilities, and parenting. Through their challenges and small victories, the couple learns to balance tradition and modern demands, highlighting the spirit of Ramadan within family life....
After the Honey
Character: راشد
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Honeymoon Operetta
Character:
This Kuwaiti comedy operetta follows newlyweds Rashid and Amina as marital tensions arise. Frustrated by Rashid’s modest income and his complaints about her father, Amina directs her anger at Rashid’s mother, leading to a cascade of humorous conflicts....
Pre-Marital Flirting
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Rashid, a modest meter reader, is smitten with Amina, a gentle and beautiful woman. Visiting her home daily under the pretense of reading the electricity meter, he uses every encounter to charm her. Though she initially resists, Amina gradually falls for his endearing persistence, sparking a warm and playful romance....
Operetta, Oh Time
Character: المقاول منصور
This lighthearted Kuwaiti operetta takes audiences on a nostalgic journey back to old Kuwait, capturing the charm and simplicity of life in a bygone era. Through lively musical numbers and comedic sketches, the operetta showcases beloved children’s games, bustling traditional cafes, and the lively alleyways of Kuwait's neighborhoods. As characters relive their joyful memories, "What a Time!" celebrates the unique cultural heritage of Kuwait, offering a playful, heartfelt glimpse into the communi...
The Deterioration
Character: حسين
The work follows a man struggling with alcohol addiction, exploring its destructive effects on his family, finances, home, and the future of his children. Set in a dramatic context, it highlights the far-reaching consequences of addiction on both personal and familial stability....
Game of Fate
Character: حجي إبراهيم
In Game of Fate, we follow Haji Ibrahim, a humble man struggling to build a better life for his family amid the social and economic hardships of 1960s Kuwait. Despite his determination, he finds himself at the mercy of fate, facing unexpected challenges that threaten to derail his dreams. Supported by his resilient wife Amina and caught in complex relationships with those around him, Haji Ibrahim’s journey captures a compelling story of ambition, sacrifice, and the unpredictable twists of life....
The Sword Of The Arabs
Character: أبو خالد / صدام حسين
The play deals in a social comic framework, the period of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, and what was experienced by Kuwaitis and Iraqis alike during the aggression period, through the social changes that occurred in both societies in that period....
Not To Hamman, Pharaoh
Character: المحاسب سند
A Kuwaiti comedic romance drama following the story of an accountant that fell in love with the daughter of his employer....
The Victim Of The House Of The Pride
Character: سيف
A Kuwaiti comedy play that revolves around Saif, a loyal and diligent worker whom experiences difficulties at home which lead to disastrous results....
Early Bird Gets the Worm
Character: موسى
A married man suffers from the tyranny and tyranny of his wife's mother and its great influence on her, so he tries in various ways to urge his wife to form her independent personality, and get rid of her mother's influence, which may negatively affect their relationship....
A World of Women and a Man
Character:
A kuwaiti play starring Abdulhussain Abdulredha and Nawal Abu Alfutooh....
At Odds
Character: جلاب
In this Kuwaiti comedy, Dr. Salem, a veterinarian, is desperate to convince his fiancée, Samia, that he's a physician for humans, not animals. To pull off the ruse, he enlists his assistant to disguise the clinic's true purpose, leading to a series of humorous mishaps and misunderstandings. As the charade unfolds, comic twists ensue, putting both his relationship and his secret at risk....
The Storm
Character: الأب
The Kuwaiti short film العاصفة (The Storm) explores Kuwait's social and economic shifts before and after the discovery of oil. Through the perspectives of an older father and his modernized son, it delves into the challenges of tradition versus rapid modernization....
The Joy Of A Nation
Character: (عبدالغفور (أبو زيد
A Kuwaiti social comedy play presented to the leaders of the Gulf states at the Gulf Summit in 1985, which was written by Abdul-Hussein Abdul-Ridha, a satirical play that discusses family issues, family bonding and religious extremism, the play talks about the loss of children and the home, neglect of parents, and who is responsible for that....
30 Days of Love
Character: فهد
The play takes place in a romantic comedy about the spoiled girl (Dalal), who falls in love with the pharmacist (Fahd), and her father asks him to trick her into loving her for thirty days....
Bye Bye Arab
Character: عرب
Kuwaiti social theatrics speaks about the life of the Arab citizen and his quest for Arab unity through the personality of (Arabs) who helps (genie Morgan) by going with him on a journey to reunite and unite the Arabs, but he is shocked by a bitter reality with which it is impossible to achieve this dream....
Kuwait in 2000
Character: أبو ميري
"Kuwait in 2000" is a Kuwaiti comedy play that explores the future of Kuwait during, and after the decline of oil, produced on February 5, 1965...
Mehgan Arrives Tonight
Character: فهد
The role of the events of the play about Bader, who works as a manager in his uncle's mayor's company, he sent to his uncle a letter that he was married in order not to marry his daughter Aisha, and when he Know that his uncle is coming from traveling, he was afraid that his matter would be revealed, and he decided to borrow the wife of his friend Fahad, so that the role of the wife would be played during the period of his uncle's presence ....
Husband Needed Immediately
Character: مفتاح الحلي
Husband Needed Immediately to married a wealthy woman in order to get to her old Husband since she get divorced 3 times...
The Court of the District
Character: الشيخ مردم
The Court of The district is a comedy play of the daily problems in the Kuwaiti Families which is solved in the Court...
The Bachelor Of Al Salmiya
Character: هلال رمضان
Hilal Haji Ramadan is a single person in Salmiya who is a reckless and wasteful person, which leads not to multiply debts on him and chasing his debtors, and he has a friend who is a doctor close to him, but on the contrary, he is a human being, a messenger and a shark lover. A day will come and meet Hilal his princess while she falls in the Salmiya market, and her princess is the beautiful rich girl. He falls in love with her, and the irony lies in that she herself is his fiancée, his close fri...
Al-Manakh Knights
Character: منصور أبو حظين / أبو راشد
The first Gulf economic play centered on an issue that affected members of Kuwaiti society, which sparked widespread controversy between Kuwaiti society and the Gulf community in general, and the issue was the "Al Manakh Market" crisis in 1982, which ended in losses exceeding $ 22 billion. Where the story tells about the second oil boom of the Gulf states at the end of the seventies and the beginning of the eighties of the twentieth century AD where the price of oil increased continuously until ...
Samet Sons
Character: حسين بن صامت
A Kuwaiti play talks about the life of Kuwaitis in the years of poverty experienced by Kuwaitis before the economic boom in the seventies, and discusses work in a comic framework of economic and social problems, including poverty, education, and health, by dealing with the stories of work heroes....
Also, Hello Dolly
Character: لاهوب البحري
Egyptian socialite Dalal is determined to win over Kuwaiti businessman Abdullah, who’s fallen for Dolly, a Lebanese seamstress. Dalal’s wild schemes to sabotage their romance lead to a hilarious clash of love and cultural quirks....
Pre-Marital Flirting
Character: راشد
Rashid, a modest meter reader, is smitten with Amina, a gentle and beautiful woman. Visiting her home daily under the pretense of reading the electricity meter, he uses every encounter to charm her. Though she initially resists, Amina gradually falls for his endearing persistence, sparking a warm and playful romance....
Qannas Khaitan
Character: قناص
Qannas Khaitan is a Kuwaiti comedy play highlighting the challenges faced by expatriates and locals in Khaitan district. Residents unite to form a council to stand against exploitative landlords, sparking humorous clashes and character-driven moments....
The bird landed, the bird flew away
Character: أبو هيلان
A play that revolves around the lives of two parents from two different social classes, namely (Bou Fariala) with his son and daughter, who are from the wealthy class, and (Bou Hilan) with his son (Hilan), who are from the poor class, but they are neighbors and brothers....
Vacation
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The events revolve around a man who lives an unstable and suspicious life, then it develops and becomes doubtful of everyone around him, causing him great damage to his life and his relationships....
Appointment wit Death
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A TV Movie about a rich businessman who is told that he will die after several hours of a stroke....