Joseph Sakr

Born in Kartaba, Joseph Sakr started as a school teacher teaching French. He later joined the Popular Lebanese Group accompanying performances of the Lebanese pan-Arab singer Fairuz and later on became a prominent singer with the Rahbani Brothers and appeared in a prominent or supporting roles in a great number of their musicals on stage including Lulu, Mays el Reem etc. His renditions "El haleh taabane, ya Laila", "Ana elli alayki meshtaq" and "'A hadeer el bosta" are renowned in Lebanon, the Levant and the Arab World. Sakr was also a regular feature in most of the stage plays of Ziad Rahbani.[2][3] Personal life He was married to Ghada and had two children. His son Raji Sakr has also chosen a musical path.[2] Death He died in Beirut in 1997.

Joseph Sakr is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 9 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Lulu (1974), The Ring Seller (1965), Joy Descended (1974), The Other (1991), If it weren't for the space of hope (1995), What About Tomorrow? (1978), Regarding dignity and stubborn people (1993), Sahriye (1973). The recorded credits span 1965 to 1995, including 9 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.