Director

Mohammed Al-Sanousi

Production

Career Snapshot

Explained

These indicators come from TMDB. They are relative signals, not review ratings.

Directed credits

Emerging

Beginning to build directing work.

TMDB popularity

0.4

Low visibility

TMDB internal trend index. Higher usually means more searches and page activity now.

Directed movies: 1Directed series: 1All crew credits: 3

TMDB ID: 2654948

IMDb ID: nm15518716

Known for: Production

Born: January 1, 1939

Died: November 15, 2022

Age: 83

Place of birth: Kuwait

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1965 - 2000

Years active: 36

Average TMDB rating: 7.22

Wikidata: Q6892904

Also known as

Mohammad Nasser Al Sanousy • محمد ناصر السنعوسي

Frequent jobs

Director (2)Producer's Assistant (1)

TMDB TMDB IMDb IMDb W Wikidata

Biography

Mohammed Al-Sanousi was a pioneering figure in Kuwaiti media, celebrated for his contributions as a director, producer, and media personality. Born in 1938 in Kuwait City, he founded Kuwait Television, which played a vital role in the development of media in the country. Throughout his career, Al-Sanousi championed Kuwait's media landscape and helped produce culturally significant works. In addition to his contributions to television, Al-Sanousi held the position of Kuwait's Minister of Information in 2006, reflecting his commitment to both media and public service. Internationally, he is known for his involvement in major films like The Message and Lion of the Desert, which spotlighted Arab culture and history on a global stage. Beyond film and media, Al-Sanousi received several awards, including the Arab Award for Media Creativity, recognizing his lasting impact on the industry. His dedication made him an influential figure in Arab media, and his legacy endures through the continued success of Kuwait Television and the cinematic works he supported. Notable Works: The Message (1976) Lion of the Desert (1981)

Movies