Ahmed El Gendy

Actor, Director, Writer

January 15, 1980 (46 years)
Ahmed El Gendy began his career as an actor where he participated in the film “Wahed min al Nas” (“One of the people”), a title which starred Kareem A’bd Al A’zeez and Muna Shalaby. Ahmed also worked as an assistant director in that same production following his graduation from the Institute of Cinema. This was followed by his participation as an assistant director in the film “Zarf Tareq” (“Urgent Circumstances”) which starred Ahmed Helmy in the leading role. Ahmed’s participation in those works was followed by his directing a sitcom titled “Ahmed Itgawiz Muna” (“Ahmed Married Muna”) in addition to several movies such as “Hawish ely Wa’aa’ Minak”, “Etsh Dabour”, “Teer Enta” and “La Tarago’ wa la Istislam”.

Ahmed’s son, Mahmoud El Gendy (born in 1980) has also done some directing in addition to contributing to the screenplays of several films such as “Teer Enta”. Mahmoud’s works are unique in that they derive comedy by making sarcastic remarks with regards to popular culture. He has also directed several works which were parodies of other cinema titles

Known For

  • El Kebeer Awi
    El Kebeer Awi8 seasons
  • Fly Out
    Fly Out2009
  • A Stand Worthy of Men
    A Stand Worthy of Men2021
  • No Retreat, No Surrender
    No Retreat, No Surrender2010
  • World War III
    World War III2014
  • Monopoly (The Bank of Luck)
    Monopoly (The Bank of Luck)2017
  • H Dabbour
    H Dabbour2008
  • Tito
    Tito2004
  • Family Matter
    Family Matter3 seasons
  • Marry Me Again?
    Marry Me Again?2021
  • Nelly and Sherihan
    Nelly and Sherihan1 season
  • A Break of Happy Moments
    A Break of Happy Moments2024
  • Tarek's Situation
    Tarek's Situation2006
  • One of the People
    One of the People2006
  • A Useless Day
    A Useless Day2015
  • In the La La Land
    In the La La Land1 season
  • Ali Baba's Cinema
    Ali Baba's Cinema2011
  • Aysha El Dor
    Aysha El Dor1 season
  • The Thief
    The Thief2 seasons
  • Shall I Compare You to a Summer's Day?
    Shall I Compare You to a Summer's Day?2022