Saad Khadr

Saad Khadr Saadoun (born 1943) is a writer, actor, and film producer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He began his artistic career as a musician and writer of children's programs for Saudi television, later transitioning to acting in the 1970s. He gained fame for his role as "Farjallah" during that time. His works span cinema, theater, and television, with a portfolio that includes eight cinematic films and approximately forty drama productions.

Saad Khadr was born in Makkah al-Mukarramah and later moved to Riyadh City, where he grew up and studied. He began his professional career as a violinist in the musical band founded by Tariq Abdulhakim, affiliated with the Royal Saudi Land Forces. He then transitioned to administrative work at al-Shumaisi Hospital in Riyadh.

Saad Khadr began his artistic career by participating in Riyadh Radio in 1962, contributing to several of its programs. In 1964, he joined Saudi television in children's programs, gaining recognition for his character "Farajallah." His first appearance was in the series Salahuddin in 1967, and he also featured in the series Farajallah Qariban (Farajallah Soon).

In 1970, Saad Khadr participated in the series "A Secretary at Home." In 1971, he appeared in the comedy series "Farajallah and Time," which aired on Saudi TV Channel One. The following year, he featured in the series "Sweet Dreams, Hassan." In 1973, he appeared in the series "A Proverb's Tale," and in 1974, he participated in the series "Unforgettable Days."

In 1976, Saad Khadr participated in the series "The Strange Guest." Two years later, he appeared in the series "Ya Kadd Malik Khalaf," followed by the series "The Falcon" the next year. In 1980, he featured in the Saudi-Syrian joint production "The Red Tear."

Saad Khadr’s work was not limited to acting; he was also a writer, screenwriter, and producer. He wrote and produced the film "Appointment with the Unknown" in 1980 and wrote the story for the film "Struggle of Days" in 1984.

The 1980s marked the peak of Saad Khadr’s local and regional prominence. During this period, he participated in several productions, including the series "Wajh Ibn Fahrah" in 1981 and "La Yehoushak Habrouk." In 1986, he presented the children's series "Our Children, Our Hearts". His local and Arab drama productions continued thereafter.

Saad Khadr was honored at the fourth edition of the Saudi Film Festival in 2017. He was awarded the festival's Golden Palm in recognition of his artistic career. The festival dedicated a documentary film to him titled "The Violinist, the Kung Fu Hero" and published a book titled "Saad Khadr: The Multifaceted Pioneer."