Salim Daw Explained
Salim Daw (also spelled Salim Dau, Arabic: سليم ضو; born 1950) is an Israel-born Palestinian actor. With appearances in more than 60 works of stage, television and film, he is perhaps best known for portraying Mohamed Al-Fayed on seasons 5 and 6 of Netflix's The Crown.[1]
Early life and education
Daw was born in Bi'ina in 1950.[2] He identifies as Palestinian.[3]
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."
In 1972, Daw enrolled at the Beit Zvi School for the Performing Arts in Ramat Gan. He went on to study at the École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris, graduating in 1979.
Career
Daw had a recurring role as Sheikh Awadalla in the 2015 Israeli political TV drama Fauda.[4] He starred as Issa in the 2020 international drama film Gaza mon amour.
In 2021, Daw was cast as the Egyptian billionaire and Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed for The Crown's fifth season.[5] The role earned him a 2023 BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor.[6] 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.[7] [8]
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.[9]
Personal life
Daw lives in Haifa with his wife. His daughter, Maysa Daw, is a musician.[10]
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- News: Nasr . Nahed . 9 March 2021 . Oslo calling: Palestinian actor Salim Dau talks about his career and latest film . . 2023-12-13.
- News: Allfree . Claire . 2022-11-14 . The Crown star Salim Daw on finding Mohamed Al-Fayed’s humanity: ‘I love him with all my heart’ . en-GB . The Telegraph . 2023-12-13 . 0307-1235.
- News: 2021-09-25 . Salim Dau to play Mohamed Al-Fayed in Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ . . December 13, 2023.
- News: 2021-09-26 . Arab Israeli actor Salim Dau cast in Netflix's 'The Crown' . . December 13, 2023.
- Web site: Yossman . K. J. . 2021-09-23 . ‘The Crown’ Casts Khalid Abdalla as Dodi Fayed, Princess Diana’s Tragic Boyfriend; Salim Daw to Play His Father (EXCLUSIVE) . 2023-12-13 . Variety . en-US.
- Web site: 2023 Television Supporting Actor . 2023-12-13 . BAFTA Awards.
- News: Jenkins . Mark . 2023-02-06 . 'Let It Be Morning’: A slice of Palestinian life, inside Israel . en-US . The Washington Post . 2023-12-13 . 0190-8286.
- Web site: Lowry . Brian . 2021-05-28 . 'Oslo' brings the Tony-winning play about Israeli-Palestinian peace to timely life on HBO . 2023-12-13 . CNN . en.
- Web site: McLaughlin . Charlotte . 2023-09-03 . The Crown actor Salim Daw speaks of deep sadness at Al-Fayed’s death . 2023-12-13 . The Independent . en.
- Web site: Singh . Amrita . 2018-11-06 . Palestinian Musician Maysa Daw on Music and Politics . 2023-12-13 . About Her . en.
- News: Ritman. Alex. BAFTA TV Awards: 'This is Going to Hurt,' 'The Responder' Lead Pack of Nominees. The Hollywood Reporter. 22 March 2023. 22 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230322230324/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bafta-tv-awards-nominations-2023-1235357562/. 22 March 2023. live.
- Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®. . January 10, 2024. January 10, 2024.
- News: Szalai . Georg . BAFTA TV Awards: ‘The Crown,’ ‘Black Mirror’ Lead Nominations . 24 March 2024 . The Hollywood Reporter . 20 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240320164540/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bafta-tv-awards-nominations-2024-the-crown-black-mirror-1235855482/ . 20 March 2024.
