Who was the first Arab actor?

The Pioneer Arab Actor in Hollywood

The first Arab actor to make his mark in Hollywood was الشيخ خليل الرواف (Sheikh Khalil Al-Rawaf), born on February 3, 1895, in Buraydah, Qassim, which is part of present-day Saudi Arabia. He gained recognition for his performances in the films I Cover the War! (1937) and Nachlass Marlene Dietrich (1993).