Hani Al-Saadi
Saudi Actor and TV Producer
- Name: Hani Al-Saadi
π Hani Al-Saadi (Actor)
Saudi Actor and TV Producer
π§Ύ Personal Information:
Full Name: Hani Jameel Mohammed Al-Saadi
Date of Birth: July 13, 1948
Place of Birth: Amman, Jordan π―π΄
Date of Death: November 3, 2012 (aged 64)
Place of Death: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia πΈπ¦
Cause of Death: Cardiovascular disease β€οΈπ©Ή
Nationality: Saudi πΈπ¦
Religion: Islam βͺοΈ
Other Names: Baba Farhan
Children: Suha, Majid, Mazen, Sultan π¨π©π§π¦
π¬ Career:
Profession: Actor, TV Producer
Years Active: 1965 – 2012
π§πΌ Biography:
Born in Amman due to his father’s work, Hani Al-Saadi gained widespread fame for the character "Baba Farhan" on Saudi TV, which aired for many years and was beloved by both children and adults.
He also worked on earlier productions such as:
πΊ Ramadan Riddles (Fawazeer)
πΊ "Kalimat Atab" (Words of Reproach)
π Eid Theater
He worked for Saudia Airlines βοΈ, rising through the ranks to become Director of Cultural Activities, and directed the operetta “Fifty Years of Saudia”.
ποΈ Early Artistic Work:
Began his acting career at Jeddah Radio on October 28, 1965 π»
With the launch of Saudi TV, he appeared in many black-and-white dramas such as:
Reyah Al-Asifa (Winds of the Storm)
Nafitha Ala Al-Hayah (Window to Life) (Directed by Tareq Riri)
Qais wa Dhiya’ (Directed by Rasheed Asaad)
Mashakil wa Hulool (Problems and Solutions)
Rakb Al-Nubuwwah (The Caravan of Prophethood) (Directed by Abdulaziz Al-Faris)
In 1972, he returned to Saudi Radio alongside TV work. In 1976, he was promoted to First-Class Rank
He produced and starred in “Noor Al-Oyoun” (Light of the Eyes) on June 2, 1977, the first Saudi colored TV drama
β Key Achievements:
First independent producer of Ramadan Riddles for Children in:
1978
1980
1981
Created the character "Baba Farhan" in 1992, in collaboration with writer Khaled Al-Harbi βοΈ
Over 300 actors participated in the “Baba Farhan” series, many of whom later rose to stardom
Presented multiple children’s plays across Saudi cities, emphasizing:
π± Moral and educational values
πΈπ¦ National pride and belonging
π¦ Promoting Arab identity in children's media over Western characters
ποΈ Death:
He passed away in Jeddah from a sudden heart attack while walking near his home in Al-Zahraa neighborhood πβοΈ.
