Wikipedia - Vic Tayback
Information about Victor Tayback, an American actor. His parents were immigrants from Aleppo, Syria. Most famous role was diner owner Mel Sharples in the movie: Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.

Wikipedia - Michael Ansara
Information about Michael Ansara, a Syrian-born American stage, screen and voice actor. Known for his portrayal of Cochise in Broken Arrow, Kane in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and Commander Kang on Star Trek.

Wikipedia - Moustapha Akkad
Information about Moustapha Akkad, a Syrian American film producer and director, known for producing the series of Halloween films and directing Mohammad, Messenger of God and Lion of the Desert.