Acting
Adel Emam
Adel Imam is an Egyptian actor known for his long-standing career in comedy and drama. Born on May 17, 1940, in Mansoura, he moved at an early age with his family to Sayeda Zeinab in Cairo. He earned a degree in agriculture from the University of Cairo, where he became active in student theatre. He began his professional acting career in the early 1960s, joining a television troupe and performing in stage plays such as Ana wa Howa wa Heya and Al Nassabin. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Imam gained widespread popularity through iconic stage roles in Madrassat Al Mashaghbeen, Shahid Ma Shafsh Haga, and Al Wad Sayed Al Shaghal. Imam has appeared in over 100 films and numerous television series and plays, often blending comedy with social and political themes. Notable film roles include The Terrorist (1994), Al Zaeem (1993), and The Yacoubian Building (2006), the latter of which became one of the most prominent films in modern Egyptian cinema. In 2000, he was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), recognizing his influence and humanitarian efforts.
Filmography
Adel Emam ..an Egyptian memory
Film · 2023
A Lifetime of Joy
Film · 2020
Valentino
Series · 2020
Hidden Worlds
Series · 2018
The Ghosts of Adly Allam
Series · 2017
Mamoun & Associates
Series · 2016
مأمون وشركاه
Series · 2016
Professor and Head of Department
Series · 2015
His Excellency
Series · 2014
The Oracle
Series · 2013
Ferqet Naji Atallah
Series · 2012
Alzheimer's
Film · 2010
Bobbos
Film · 2009
Hassan and Marcus
Film · 2008
Morgan Ahmed Morgan
Film · 2007
The Yacoubian Building
Film · 2006
The Embassy in the Building
Film · 2005
A Groom from a Security Agency
Film · 2004
The Danish Experience
Film · 2003
The Prince of Darkness
Film · 2002
Hello America
Film · 2000
Mahrous the Minister's Attaché
Film · 1999
Bodyguard
Film · 1999
A Message to the Governor
Film · 1998
Bakhit and Adeela 2
Film · 1997
Sweet Oblivion
Film · 1996
Birds of Darkness
Film · 1995
Bakhit and Adeela
Film · 1995
The Terrorist
Film · 1994
The Forgotten
Film · 1993
Al Zaeem
Film · 1993
Terrorism and Kebab
Film · 1992
Playing with Giants
Film · 1991
Highly Dangerous Man
Film · 1991
Shams El Zanaty
Film · 1991
The Devil's Island
Film · 1990
His Highness Hanafy
Film · 1990
The Fair
Film · 1989
The Tiger and The Female
Film · 1987
Goodbye My Friend
Film · 1986
Karakon On The Street
Film · 1986
Sayed the Servant Boy
Film · 1985
Ramadan On The Volcano
Film · 1985
I Killed Al Hanash
Film · 1985
Don't Lose Your Mind
Film · 1985
A Husband On Demand
Film · 1985
Humans and Jinn
Film · 1985
Who is the Thief Between Us
Film · 1984
The Nobody
Film · 1984
Two on the Road
Film · 1984
Watch Out for Al Khett
Film · 1984
As Not to Fly the Smoke
Film · 1984
Tit for Tat
Film · 1984
Khamsa Bab
Film · 1983
The Street Player
Film · 1983
The Lawyer
Film · 1983
The Beggar
Film · 1983
The Ghoul
Film · 1983
Neither Seen, Nor Known
Film · 1983
Antar Holding His Sword
Film · 1983
Love in a Jail Cell
Film · 1983
At the Minister's Door
Film · 1982
The Gang of Hamada and Toto
Film · 1982
The Suspect
Film · 1981
We Only Live Once
Film · 1981
Vote for Dr. Sulaiman Abdulbaset
Film · 1981
A Warm Winter Night
Film · 1981
Mothers in Exile
Film · 1981
Shaaban Below Zero
Film · 1980
Troublemaker
Film · 1980
Smart but Stupid
Film · 1980
Dad Has Lost His Mind
Film · 1980
The Hell
Film · 1980
Tears on Bold Eyes
Series · 1980
Ragab on a Hot Tin
Film · 1979
We Are the Bus People
Film · 1979
The Invisible Trick
Film · 1979
Adventurers Around the World
Film · 1979
A Killer Who killed No one
Film · 1979
The Game
Film · 1979
Take Care of Your Neighbors
Film · 1979
I Have the Wallet
Film · 1978
Some Visit the Marriage Registrar Twice
Film · 1978
That's Wrong, Lulu ... Lulu, That's Wrong
Film · 1978
Young men dancing over the fire
Film · 1978
How to lose a million pounds
Series · 1978
Dreams Of El Tayer Boy
Series · 1978
The Tender Gender
Film · 1977
The Demons Husbands
Film · 1977
The Love Thief
Film · 1977
Violet Flower
Film · 1977
The Witness Who Didn't See Anything
Film · 1976
Reckless Husbands
Film · 1976
Marriage on Air
Film · 1976
Malek el taks
Film · 1976
Forbidden at the Wedding Night
Film · 1975
Looking for Troubles
Film · 1975
Hello, I'm the Cat
Film · 1975
Everybody Wants Love
Film · 1975
Sabreen
Film · 1975
The Happy Marriage
Film · 1974
The Important Thing Is Love
Film · 1974
Demons Forever
Film · 1974
24 Hours of Love
Film · 1974
When Love Sings
Film · 1973
The School of Mischief
Film · 1973
Devils and football
Film · 1973
Searching for a Scandal
Film · 1973
The Troublemakers
Film · 1973
Something of Love
Film · 1973
Please don't misunderstand me
Series · 1973
City Lights
Film · 1972
البيوت اسرار
Film · 1971
Love on the Agricultural Road
Film · 1971
Ms. Manal Diary
Film · 1971
College Girls
Film · 1971
Sweet Trip
Film · 1971
Youth in a Storm
Film · 1971
Witch
Film · 1971
The Mirror
Film · 1970
Adolescents' Love
Film · 1970
Reda Bond
Film · 1970
Virgo
Film · 1970
The Pickpocket
Film · 1970
Afifi's love affairs
Film · 1970
باحبك يا حلوة
Film · 1970
The People Inside
Film · 1969
The Showgirl
Film · 1969
7 Days in Heaven
Film · 1969
Thieves but Cute
Film · 1969
Marriage for Half an Hour
Film · 1969
Me, My Wife and My Lover
Film · 1969
The Tale of Three Girls
Film · 1968
Joys
Film · 1968
I'm The Doctor
Film · 1968
How to Rob a Millionaire
Film · 1968
My Wife's Ghost
Film · 1968
Sweet and Naughty
Film · 1968
Albijamat alhamra'
Film · 1967
Love situation
Film · 1967
My Wife's Dignity
Film · 1967
El Khouroug Min El Guana
Film · 1967
El Ragel Da Hayganeni
Film · 1967
My Wife the General Manager
Film · 1966
Three Thieves
Film · 1966
Wellness leave
Film · 1966
Sayed Darwish
Film · 1966
Al-modeer Al-Fanni
Film · 1965
The Three Wise Men
Film · 1965
Where I am and where are you?
Film · 1965
I, He and She
Film · 1964
أنا وهو وهي
Film · 1963
تعبان جدا
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