Taim Hasan, born on February 17, 1976, in Al-Shaykh Badr, Tartus, is a prominent Syrian actor considered one of the leading stars in the Arab world. He moved with his family to Damascus at the age of four. Before pursuing acting, he studied law for two years by correspondence in Lebanon. His passion for performance led him to apply to the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus, where he was accepted on his second attempt and graduated in 2001. His career was significantly launched through his collaboration with the late director Hatem Ali, who cast him in major historical series like "Saladin" (2001), "Rabee' Qortoba" (2003), and "The Palestinian Alienation" (2004), which solidified his status as a formidable actor. The year 2007 marked a pivotal moment in his career when he portrayed the titular role in the Egyptian series "King Farouk." This role earned him widespread pan-Arab fame and numerous awards. Hasan continued to take on diverse and complex characters, including his acclaimed performance in "The Waiting" (2006) and as As'ad Al-Warraq. However, his portrayal of "Jabal Sheikh Al-Jabal" in the five-season saga "Al Hayba" (2017–2021) became an icon of modern Arab drama, achieving unprecedented public success and culminating in a feature film. His more recent notable works include "Al Zind: The Wolf of Al Assi" (2023) and "Taj" (2024), where he continues to excel in complex historical and dramatic roles.

His role in the 2007 series "King Farouk" was a major breakthrough, earning him pan-Arab recognition. For this performance, Hasan won the Gold Medal for Best Actor at the 13th Cairo Arab Media Festival. The following year, he won the Murex d'Or award for Best Arab Actor for the same role, solidifying his stardom in Egypt and across the Arab world. The character of "Jabal Sheikh Al-Jabal" in the series "Al Hayba" (2017-2021) became a cultural phenomenon. The five-season series achieved record-breaking viewership, and Hasan received numerous accolades for the role, including multiple Murex d'Or awards for Best Arab Actor, making it the most iconic character of his career. He continued his success in historical drama with the series "Al Zind: The Wolf of Al Assi" (2023), delivering a powerful performance that garnered widespread critical acclaim. The show topped viewership charts upon its release, reaffirming Hasan's ability to reinvent himself and portray impactful historical figures with a modern flair.

He studied law for two years by correspondence in Lebanon before pursuing acting. He graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus, Syria, in 2001.