Bassel Khayat also known as Basel Khayat is a Syrian movie, television and stage actor.
Basel Khayat was born on the 28th of August 1977. In 1991, Bassel completed his acting studies at the High Institute of theatrical Arts in Syria. He appeared in many small roles in television series for few years, then gradually moved to main roles. He is mostly popular for his role in the Syrian television series: Abnaa Al Qahr.
Khayat took roles in several Syrian movies such as: Kamaran Wa Zaitouna, Roaa Halima and Doalik.
Egyptian director Youssry Nasralla chose Bassel to act the role of Khalil in acclaimed Egyptian movie Bab Al Shams also known as Gate of Sun. The movie revolves around the Palestinian history.
His role model in acting is Omar El Sharif, Mahmoud Morsy, Ahmed Zaki and Abdalla Ghayth. He also likes the works of his colleagues in Syrian drama namely: Khalid Taja and Bassam Koussa.
On the international level, Bassel likes the works of legendary names such as: Marlon Brandoo, Al Pachino and Robert Di Nero.
Bassel Khayat ranked 16 in the official Top 100 Sexiest Arab Men 2010 list.