Known for movies
The Gulf War (1996)
as Himself
Islamic Fundamentalism & Democracy (1993)
as Himself
The Storm (1970)
as Himself
Face to Face (1960)
as Himself
Short Info
| Died | February 7, 1999, Amman, Jordan |
| Spouse | Queen Noor of Jordan, Alia Al-Hussein, Princess Muna al-Hussein, Dina bint Abdul-Hamid |
| Fact | His son, Prince Hashim, is married to Princess Fahdah Neyan since April 2006 and they have a daughter named Princess Haalah (b. April 6th 2007). |
Hussein of Jordan was born on November 14, 1935, in Amman, Jordan. His parents were Talal bin Abdullah and Zein al-Sharaf. Hussein has four siblings: Abdullah II, Crown Prince of Jordan; Princess Alia; Princess Haya; and Prince Faisal. Hussein was educated at the Victoria College in Alexandria, Egypt; the Millfield School in Somerset, England; and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Berkshire, England.
Hussein began his career in the Jordanian Army in 1954. He became a Captain in the Arab Legion in 1960. In 1961, Hussein became the Commander of the Jordanian Special Forces. In 1962, he became the Commander-in-Chief of the Jordanian Army. In 1965, Hussein became the Crown Prince of Jordan. In 1967, he became the King of Jordan.
Hussein’s reign was marked by political and economic stability. He worked to maintain good relations with Western powers, while also improving relations with Arab states. Hussein also made significant strides in improving the status of women and minorities in Jordan.
Hussein had four wives: Toni Avril Gardner (m. 1961-1972); Alia Baha el-Din Touqan (m. 1972-1977); Lisa Najeeb Halaby (m. 1978-2004); and Queen Noor Al-Hussein (m. 2004-present). He had twelve children: Abdullah II, Crown Prince of Jordan; Princess Alia; Princess Haya; Prince Faisal; Princess Aisha; Princess Zein; Prince Ali; Prince Hamzah; Prince Hashem; Princess Iman; Princess Raiyah; and Princess Haya.
Hussein was diagnosed with cancer in 1992. He underwent treatment in the United States and England. Hussein died on February 7, 1999, at the age of 63.
General Info
| Full Name | Hussein of Jordan |
| Died | February 7, 1999, Amman, Jordan |
| Profession | Politician |
| Education | Harrow School, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Victoria College, Alexandria |
| Nationality | Jordanian |
Family
| Spouse | Queen Noor of Jordan, Alia Al-Hussein, Princess Muna al-Hussein, Dina bint Abdul-Hamid |
| Children | Abdullah II of Jordan, Haya bint Hussein, Prince Hamzah bin Hussein, Ali bin Hussein, Prince Hashim bin Hussein, Faisal bin Hussein, Iman bint Hussein, Alia bint Hussein, Raiyah bint Hussein, Aisha bint Hussein, Zein bint Hussein, Abir Muhaisen |
| Parents | Talal of Jordan, Zein Al-Sharaf Talal |
| Siblings | Prince Hassan bin Talal, Princess Basma bint Talal, Prince Muhammad bin Talal |
Accomplishments
| Awards | Royal Victorian Chain |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | His son, Prince Faisal is married to Princess Aliya Taaba since 1987 and they have four children: Princess Ayah (b.February 11th 1990), Prince Omar (b.Ocotber 1993) and twins Princess Sara and Princess Aisha (b.March 27th 1997). |
| 2 | His daughter, Princess Zein is married to Madji Saleh and together they have a boy named Jaafar and a girl named Juamana. |
| 3 | His son, Prince Hamzah, is married to Princess Noor bit Asem bin Nayef since August 2003 and they have a daughter named Hayah bint Hamzah (b.April 18th 2007). |
| 4 | His son, Prince Hashim, is married to Princess Fahdah Neyan since April 2006 and they have a daughter named Princess Haalah (b. April 6th 2007). |
| 5 | Had two brothers named Prince Mohammed and Prince Hassan and one sister named Princess Basma. |
| 6 | Son of King Tala (1909-1972). |
| 7 | Grandchildren (children of Abdullah II King Of Jordan): Prince Hussein (b. June 28th 1994), Princess Iman (b.September 27th 1996), Princess Salma (b.September 26th 2000) and Prince Hashem (b.January 30th 2005). |
| 8 | Was an amateur radio operator and held license JY1. |
| 9 | Has 12 children and one adoptive daughter. Daughters: Alia (b. 1957), Zein (b. 1968), Aisha (b. 1968), Haya (b. 1973), Iman (b. 1983) and Raiyah (b. 1986). Sons: Abdullah II King Of Jordan, Prince Fiesal, Prince Ali (b. 1975), Prince Hamzah (b. 1980), Prince Hashim (b. 1981). Adoptive daughter: Abir (b. 1973). |
| 10 | Was 16 years older than his last wife, and seven years younger than first wife. |
| 11 | King of Jordan (1953-1999). |
Movies
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | 1989 | the producers wish to thank: Jordan | |
| Journey of a Lifetime | 1961 | TV Series with thanks to - 39 episodes |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARDtalk | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Gulf War | 1996 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Larry King Live | 1995 | TV Series | Himself |
| Islamic Fundamentalism & Democracy | 1993 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (as King Hussein of Jordan) |
| Panorama | 1959-1982 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Weekend World | 1974 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Storm | 1970 | Himself | |
| The David Frost Show | 1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Frost Programme | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
| Face to Face | 1960 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Trek: Enterprise | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| History's Mysteries: Infamous Murders | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Underground | 1995 | Himself (at funeral of Tito) (uncredited) | |
| Memories of 1970-1991 | 1991 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Saddam Hussein: Defying the World - A Visual Biography | 1990 | Documentary short | Himself |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
