Mousa Hussein Kraish

Mousa Hussein Kraish

49 · Born: Nov 21, 1975

Personal Details

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BornNov 21, 1975 Palestine

Biography

Mousa Kraish was born and raised in the culturally rich and diverse Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, New York City. Growing up, he was surrounded by the vibrant atmosphere of his family's small grocery store in the heart of Flatbush, Brooklyn, where he worked part-time while attending Brooklyn College. His educational background is marked by his impressive academic achievements, earning both a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in creative writing and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in film.

As a young adult, Mousa pursued a career in the creative industry, working as a photographer and cinematographer for various media companies. His passion for filmmaking led him to start building a career as a Music Video Director. This marked the beginning of his journey in the entertainment industry.

In 2002, Mousa further honed his craft by attending the prestigious Atlantic Theater Company, where he studied under the guidance of renowned director Robert Bella through the studio conservatory program for two years. Following his studies, he began to make a name for himself in the downtown theater scene, performing in various black box productions and finding artistic homes with companies such as the Barrow Group and The Drilling Company.

Mousa's breakthrough role came in 2005 when he was cast by Steven Spielberg in the critically acclaimed film Munich, starring Eric Bana and Daniel Craig. He continued to gain recognition in the industry, appearing in Justin Lin's feature film Finishing the Game (2007),which premiered at the Sundance and San Francisco Film Festivals.

Since then, Mousa has appeared in numerous independent and television films, as well as features directed by notable industry professionals such as Mike Nichols, Greg Mottola, Judd Apatow, and Al Pacino. His extensive list of credits also includes collaborations with acclaimed directors Sidney Lumet, Steven Spielberg, and Todd Solondz.

In 2005, Mousa made his Off-Broadway debut in the Obie Award-nominated play Pentecost, working with esteemed directors Seth Barrish, Joe Clancy, and Olga George.

After relocating to Los Angeles, Mousa has continued to build his resume as a director, working on various projects, including his current feature film, How to Make a Dollar Bill in Brooklyn (2009).

Career

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2025
Atropia
Atropia as Ray
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2023
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Moon
Moon as Alex
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2022
Super Pumped
Super Pumped as Fawzi Kamel
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2019
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2012
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Dust Up
Dust Up as Farmer
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The Dictator
The Dictator as Wadiyan Soldier
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2011
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2009
Fast & Furious
Fast & Furious as Silvia Driver
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2008
Lie to Me
Lie to Me as Patrick
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2007
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Superbad
Superbad as Billy Baybridge
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2006
Man Push Cart
Man Push Cart as Guy in Karaoke
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2005
Munich
Munich as Badran - Mohammed Safady