Qusai Khouli is a prominent Syrian actor, born in Damascus on April 1, 1976, and raised in Tartous Governorate. His father is the well-known journalist Amid Khouli. He initially studied law for two years before pursuing his passion for acting, enrolling in the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus and graduating in 1999. His career began in 1998 with the film "Difficult Memory" (Thakira Saaba), but his breakthrough came through collaborations with director Hatem Ali in series like "Al-Zeer Salem" (2000) and "My Family and I." Khouli has demonstrated remarkable versatility, excelling in complex and memorable roles that have left a significant mark on Arab drama. His key television works include "Gazelles in a Forest of Wolves" (2006), for which he won a Best Arab Actor award, "Takht Sharqi" (2010), the "Al-Wilada min al-Khasira" series, and "Haroun Al-Rashid" (2018). He achieved widespread success in pan-Arab dramas with roles such as Khedive Ismail in "Saraya Abdeen" (2014), as well as in the popular series "Khamseh W Noss" (2019) and "2020" (2021). Beyond television, Khouli has appeared in several films, including "Seven Minutes to Midnight," "The Lovers," and the Egyptian film "The Squadron" (2024). His stage work includes plays like "Kusoor" and "The Diplomats." In addition to acting, he has served as a judge on talent shows like "Arab Casting" and "The Masked Singer - Inta Min?". In 2014, he founded his own production company, the Qusai Khouli Media Group.

Qusai Khouli won the Best Arab Actor award in 2006 for his complex role as "Samer Al-Bastat" in the bold social drama "Gazelles in a Forest of Wolves." This role was a turning point in his career, showcasing his ability to portray difficult and multifaceted characters. He again received the Best Arab Actor award in 2011 for his performance in the series "Takht Sharqi," which is considered a modern classic of Syrian drama. He also won the Adonia Award in 2005 for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the series "Ashwak Na'ema." Khouli achieved widespread Arab stardom through his portrayal of Khedive Ismail in the massive historical production "Saraya Abdeen" in 2014. The series demonstrated his capability to lead a major drama featuring an elite cast from across the Arab world, solidifying his position as one of the region's leading actors.

He initially studied at the Faculty of Law for two years, then enrolled at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus, from which he graduated in 1999.