Claude Jabbour is an Australian actor who has made a name for himself in the television, film, and theatre industries. He is perhaps best known for his role as Sam Ibrahim in the Paramount+ series Last King of the Cross, a drama that tells the real-life story of nightclub kingpin John Ibrahim.
This series, which stars Lincoln Younes, Tim Roth, and Callan Mulvey, was a major success both locally and abroad. Claude's performance in the show has helped to establish him as a talented young actor in the Australian industry.
In addition to his work on Last King of the Cross, Claude has appeared in a number of other television shows. These include the ABC/Netflix series Stateless, which was created by Cate Blanchett, Tony Ayres, and Elise McCredie, and features a talented cast that includes Blanchett, Yvonne Strahovski, Jai Courtney, and Asher Keddie.
He has also appeared in The Secrets She Keeps, a drama that aired on Network 10 and BBC One and starred Laura Carmichael. On the Ropes, a sports drama that aired on SBS, starred Nicole Chamoun and Keisha Castle-Hughes, while Eden, a psychological drama that aired on Stan, featured Sophie Wilde and BeBe Bettencourt.
Claude has also had success in comedy, appearing in the Stan Original film Nugget is Dead, which was created by Jenna Owen and Vic Zerbst. He has also appeared in Optics, a political satire that aired on ABC, and the reboot of The Office, which was directed by Jackie van Beek and Christian van Vuuren and aired on Amazon Prime.
In addition to his television work, Claude has also appeared in a number of films. One of his most notable roles was in Measure for Measure, a drama that was directed by Paul Ireland and starred Hugo Weaving, Faysal Bazzi, and Daniel Henshall.
On stage, Claude has performed in Cyrano, a world premiere production that was adapted by Virginia Gay and directed by Sarah Goodes. The Melbourne Theatre Company production was a critical and commercial success, and helped to further establish Claude as a talented young actor.
In 2021, Claude was named a Casting Guild of Australia Rising Star, an award that recognizes his growing body of work and his contribution to the Australian screen landscape. This recognition is a testament to Claude's hard work and dedication to his craft, and is sure to inspire him to continue producing outstanding performances in the years to come.
