About
Egyptian actor, screenwriter and film producer who appeared in over 350 movies. He attacked the establishment with the award-winning film, Ga'oloony Mujriman, which exposed corruption in government-run orphanages.
Before Fame
He landed his first feature film role in the 1946 movie, The Angel of Mercy.
Trivia
He was known as The King of the Third Class for his popularity amongst low-class moviegoers.
Family Life
He and his wife, Soheir Turk, had five children together.
Associated With
He was born in the same country as fellow actor Omar Sharif.
