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.
Bye Bye London
(شارد بن جمعة)
24 hours
(د. أحمد المدعاب)
Seize the Day
(أبو خالد)
Judge Radi
The Rug of Poverty
Fifty Years Old Teenager
(د. عبدالباري)
In a Blink
(ابراهيم بلنتي)
A Killer For Rent
A Killer For Rent
Means Well
(بوردح)
Fasting Operetta
(سعود بوسهيل)
After the Honey
(راشد)
Honeymoon Operetta
Pre-Marital Flirting
Operetta, Oh Time
(المقاول منصور)
The Deterioration
(حسين)
Game of Fate
(حجي إبراهيم)
The Sword Of The Arabs
(أبو خالد / صدام حسين)
Not To Hamman, Pharaoh
(المحاسب سند)
The Victim Of The House Of The Pride
(سيف)
Early Bird Gets the Worm
(موسى)
World of Women and Men
At Odds
(جلاب)
The Storm
(الأب)
The Joy Of A Nation
((عبدالغفور (أبو زيد)
30 Days of Love
(فهد)
Bye Bye Arab
(عرب)
Kuwait in 2000
(أبو ميري)
Mehgan Arrives Tonight
(فهد)
Husband Needed Immediately
(مفتاح الحلي)
The Court of the District
(الشيخ مردم)
The Bachelor Of Al Salmiya
(هلال رمضان)
Al-Manakh Knights
(منصور أبو حظين / أبو راشد)
Samet Sons
(حسين بن صامت)
Also, Hello Dolly
(لاهوب البحري)
Pre-Marital Flirting
(راشد)
Qannas Khaitan
(قناص)
The bird landed, the bird flew away
(أبو هيلان)
Vacation
Appointment wit Death
The Hustlers
(دواس علف)
Time of the Cobbler
(معروف / أبو شجاع)
Bu Olaiwy Diaries
(بو عليوي)
Ajlah Wa Amlah
(أجلح)
Keep trying
(أبو عليوي)
Sherbaka
(شريب)
Al Tendail
(جاسم التنديل)
Al Malgouf
Fate
(حمود الطواش)
The Tornado
(عبدالله العافور)
Diwan Al-Sabeel
(طوفان)
The Bullies
(عتيج المسيان)
Father of millions
(صقر أبو منقار)
Means Well
(قاصد خير أبو ردح)
Private Lesson
(نوح شعيب)
Al-Mqasis Market
(أبو حابس)
The Slippery Path
(حسين بن عاقول)
Bu miryan's Family
(بو مريان)
I will not walk the path of the past
(راشد النعمان)
Bye Bye London
(Writer)
The Rug of Poverty
(Co-Writer)
Means Well
(Writer)
The Victim Of The House Of The Pride
(Writer)
The Sword Of The Arabs
(Writer)
Not To Hamman, Pharaoh
(Writer)
The Bachelor of Salmiya
(Writer)
The Bachelor Of Al Salmiya
(Writer)
Al-Manakh Knights
(Writer)
Samet Sons
(Writer)
The Joy Of A Nation
(Writer)
30 Days of Love
(Writers' Assistant)
Bye Bye Arab
(Writers' Production)
Husband Needed Immediately
(Writers' Production)
Seize the Day
(Writer)
Early Bird Gets the Worm
(Writer)
Al-Mqasis Market
(Story)
Al-Mqasis Market
(Writer)
Sherbaka
(Writer)
Ajlah Wa Amlah
(Writer)
Bu Olaiwy Diaries
(Writer)
Means Well
(Story)
Fate
(Writer)
Bu miryan's Family
(Writer)
Means Well
(Writer)
AlAkdaar
(Creator)
Habl ElMawada
(Creator)
The Bullies
(Creator)
Kased Kheir
(Creator)
Sherbaka
(Creator)
Private Lesson
(Creator)
Aglah Wa Amlah
(Creator)
Al-Mqasis Market
(Creator)
Fate
(Creator)
Sherbaka
(Creator)
Ajlah Wa Amlah
(Creator)
Bu Olaiwy Diaries
(Creator)
Bu miryan's Family
(Creator)