AbdulHusain AbdulRedha
Abdulhussain Abdulredha (15 July 1939 – 11 August 2017) was a Kuwaiti actor, playwright, and comedian, considered one of the most influential figures in Gulf and Arab entertainment. Born in Kuwait City, he played a key role in shaping modern Kuwaiti theater and television, with a career spanning over five decades.
Known for his sharp humor and satirical approach, Abdulredha’s work often addressed social and political themes relevant to Kuwaiti and Gulf society. His 1981 play Bye Bye London is among his most well-known works, offering a comedic take on the cultural experiences of Gulf Arabs abroad.
In addition to his theater productions, Abdulredha appeared in several television series and films, gaining widespread popularity across the Arab world. His contributions earned him numerous honors and helped establish a foundation for contemporary performing arts in the region.
He passed away in London in 2017. His legacy remains deeply rooted in Arab pop culture, with his performances continuing to inspire and entertain new generations.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.8433 |
| Birthday | 1939-12-06 |
| Place of Birth | Kuwait |
| Also Known As |
1982
Bye Bye London
8/6
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,...
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Bye Bye London
1967
24 hours
5/1
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...
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24 hours
1965
Seize the Day
0/0
In Seize Your Day, a greedy fabric merchant’s selfishness sparks endless conflicts, leading him to lose both business and relationships in a satirical...
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Seize the Day
1970
The Judge Radhi
0/0
Radi The Judge
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The Judge Radhi
1979
Besat Al Fagr
8/1
A woman receives marriage proposals from three young men—one rich, one handsome, and one poor who owns nothing but a magical flying carpet. Choosing l...
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Besat Al Fagr
1996
Fifty Years Old Teenager
8/1
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.
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Fifty Years Old Teenager
2004
In a Blink
0/0
Driven by a thirst for fame, prestige, and the spotlight, a servant office owner ventures into the competitive world of sports. When he assumes leader...
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In a Blink
1970
A Killer For Rent
0/0
An unemployed man plots with his friend to murder his wealthy aunt so he can inherit her money, but their plan spirals into complications and surprise...
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A Killer For Rent
1975
Fasting Operetta
0/0
The story explores the daily lives of a married couple during Ramadan, capturing how they navigate fasting, work, worship, household responsibilities,...
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Fasting Operetta
1979
Honeymoon Operetta
7/1
This Kuwaiti comedy operetta follows newlyweds Rashid and Amina as marital tensions arise. Frustrated by Rashid’s modest income and his complaints abo...
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Honeymoon Operetta
1989
After the Honey
7/1
The events revolve around a couple, Rashid and Amina, who did not become pregnant after a long period of marriage. So, her husband decided to marry an...
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After the Honey
1977
Operetta, Oh Time
7/1
This lighthearted Kuwaiti operetta takes audiences on a nostalgic journey back to old Kuwait, capturing the charm and simplicity of life in a bygone e...
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Operetta, Oh Time
1985
The Deterioration
7/1
The work follows a man struggling with alcohol addiction, exploring its destructive effects on his family, finances, home, and the future of his child...
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The Deterioration
1960
Game of Fate
0/0
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...
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Game of Fate
1992
The Sword Of The Arabs
8.8/4
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...
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The Sword Of The Arabs
1977
Not To Hamman, Pharaoh
9.5/2
A Kuwaiti comedic romance drama following the story of an accountant that fell in love with the daughter of his employer.
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Not To Hamman, Pharaoh
1976
The Victim Of The House Of The Pride
8/1
A Kuwaiti comedy play that revolves around Saif, a loyal and diligent worker whom experiences difficulties at home which lead to disastrous results.
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The Victim Of The House Of The Pride
1969
Early Bird Gets the Worm
0/0
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 t...
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Early Bird Gets the Worm
1972
A World of Women and a Man
0/0
A kuwaiti play starring Abdulhussain Abdulredha and Nawal Abu Alfutooh.
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A World of Women and a Man
1968
At Odds
0/0
A veterinarian pretends to be a human doctor to impress his fiancée, but his elaborate deception leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and...
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At Odds
1965
The Storm
7/1
The Kuwaiti short film العاصفة (The Storm) explores Kuwait's social and economic shifts before and after the discovery of oil. Through the perspective...
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The Storm
1984
The Joy Of A Nation
7/1
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...
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The Joy Of A Nation
1973
30 Days of Love
6/1
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 tri...
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30 Days of Love
1966
Kuwait in 2000
6/2
"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
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Kuwait in 2000
1986
Bye Bye Arab
7/1
A dark Kuwaiti comedy that follows "Arab," an idealist who embarks on a fantastical journey with "Marjan the Genie" to unite the Arab world—only to co...
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Bye Bye Arab
1969
Mehgan Arrives Tonight
0/0
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 marri...
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Mehgan Arrives Tonight
1971
Husband Needed Immediately
5/1
Husband Needed Immediately to married a wealthy woman in order to get to her old Husband since she get divorced 3 times
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Husband Needed Immediately
1967
The Court of the District
6.5/2
The Court of The district is a comedy play of the daily problems in the Kuwaiti Families which is solved in the Court
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The Court of the District
1983
Al-Manakh Knights
8/3
The first Gulf economic play centered on an issue that affected members of Kuwaiti society, which sparked widespread controversy between Kuwaiti socie...
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Al-Manakh Knights
1975
Samet Sons
8/2
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 discuss...
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Samet Sons
1979
The Bachelor Of Al Salmiya
7/2
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 debto...
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The Bachelor Of Al Salmiya
1974
Also, Hello Dolly
5.5/2
Egyptian socialite Dalal is determined to win over Kuwaiti businessman Abdullah, who’s fallen for Dolly, a Lebanese seamstress. Dalal’s wild schemes t...
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Also, Hello Dolly
2002
Qannas Khaitan
0/0
Qannas Khaitan is a Kuwaiti comedy play highlighting the challenges faced by expatriates and locals in Khaitan district. Residents unite to form a cou...
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Qannas Khaitan
1975
Pre-Marital Flirting
7/1
Rashid, a modest meter reader, is smitten with Amina, a gentle and beautiful woman. Visiting her home daily under the pretense of reading the electric...
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Pre-Marital Flirting
1971
The bird landed, the bird flew away
0/0
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 t...
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The bird landed, the bird flew away
1968
Vacation
0/0
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 g...
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Vacation
1967
Appointment with Death
6/1
A TV Movie about a rich businessman who is told that he will die after several hours of a stroke.
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Appointment with Death
1967
Who doesn’t obey will be lost
0/0
The events revolve around a man who is reckeless and neglects his family and work, and then his conditions change for the worse because of the influen...
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Who doesn’t obey will be lost
1965
from the revelation of the guidance
6/1
The events revolve around a reckless young man who neglects his wife and son without indifference, while his father tries to urge him to take responsi...
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from the revelation of the guidance
1973
Where to
0/0
A girl lives in a struggle and tear between her rejection of reality and her late discovery of the truth around herself, which leads the family towar...
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