<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Veteran Lebanese artist Antoine Kerbaj passed away at the age of 90 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, which kept him isolated from his social circle in the final years of his life.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1350;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/cf545cf5-87b1-447d-9943-77d72540fe6c.jpg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The beginning of Antoine Kerbaj's artistic career: starting with university theater</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> Antoine Kerbaj's artistic career began in the 1950s, when he began his career in university theater. This stage served as a launching pad for him, showcasing his talent, which made him one of the most prominent figures in Lebanese theater and art in general.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Participated in the founding of "Modern Theatre"</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> In the 1960s, Antoine Kerbaj played a pivotal role in establishing the Lebanese "Modern Theatre" and was considered one of the most prominent figures who contributed to the development of Lebanese theatre and pushed it towards new horizons. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/800;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/265cc335-552f-4846-9e24-789fbfe5c625.png" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The most important artistic stations in Antoine Kerbaj's life</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In the late 1960s, Antoine Kerbaj joined the Rahbani Theatre, becoming one of its main pillars in the period that followed. During this period, he performed many prominent roles in plays considered among the most prominent theatrical works in Lebanese history, such as:<br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Live live</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Good morning</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> flint mountains</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Key Keeper</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The station</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Petra<br><br></li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Collaboration with the Rahbani brothers</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> Antoine Kerbaj was part of the unique artistic experience established by the Rahbani brothers, working closely with them on numerous theatrical productions that left a significant mark on Lebanese and Arab culture. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:739/415;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/16300df8-c7ed-4f89-95e4-89711dd32325.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Antoine Kerbaj's contributions to cinema and television</span><br></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Antoine Kerbaj's career was not limited to the stage, but rather his work expanded to include cinema, and he participated in famous Lebanese and Syrian films such as:<br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Garo</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Safarberlik</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Selena<br></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> He also played many leading roles in Lebanese and Syrian series, where he had a clear imprint in works such as:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Les Misérables</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Searching for Saladin</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ishtar</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The songstress<br><br></li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Antoine Kerbaj's legacy and impact on Arab art</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Antoine Kerbaj is considered one of the artists who left a significant artistic legacy in theater, cinema, and television, and represents a significant part of the history of Lebanese and Arab art. Throughout his distinguished career, he contributed to enriching the artistic scene and became a symbol of creativity in the region.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.<br><br> Antoine Kerbaj's passing represents a great loss to Lebanese and Arab art, but his works will live on in the public's memory and continue to influence future generations of artists and creatives.</p>