Historical Figure
Moustapha Akkad
French Mandate
Moustapha al Akkad was a Syrian-American Muslim film producer and director, best known for producing the original series of Halloween films and directing The Message and Lion of the Desert. He was killed along with his daughter Rima Al Akkad Monla in the 2005 Amman bombings. He is also the cousin of television personality star Tareq Salahi.
Connection to Damascus
Born in Syria; his film The Message was a landmark in Arab cinema; killed in the 2005 Amman bombings.
Known for
Producing Halloween franchise; directing The Message about the life of Prophet Muhammad.
Lifespan
1930-07-01 – 2005-11-11
Biography
Moustapha al Akkad was a Syrian-American Muslim film producer and director, best known for producing the original series of Halloween films and directing The Message and Lion of the Desert. He was killed along with his daughter Rima Al Akkad Monla in the 2005 Amman bombings. He is also the cousin of television personality star Tareq Salahi.