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Gamal Ismail

Actor
Born January 8, 1932Died December 18, 2013 (81 years)
Gamal El Din Ismail Hussein was born in Cairo. He earned a degree in history from the Faculty of Arts of Ain Shams University in 1957, and a bachelor's degree from the Institute of Theatrical Arts of Cairo in 1956. He started working as a theater supervisor in the city of Alexandria in 1958. He then directed plays made by university and public companies acting troupes. He was first recognized when he played a role in the play “Sheia' Fi Sadry” (Something Inside Me), after which he appeared frequently in many successful plays, like “Sayedaty el Gameela” (My Fair Lady). In television, Gamal Ismail worked in many shows that were considered landmarks of their periods, like “Ze'ab El Gabal” (Wolves of the Mountain) and “Layaly El Helmeya” (Nights of Helmeya). His last appearances were in the TV series “Al Qasirat” (The Minors) and “Khalaf Allah”. He died in his house in 2013 after suffering a heart attack.
Known For
  • Playing with Adults

Filmography

2013
Tom wa Jimi · as Tom's Grandpa
2011
2010
El-Gamaah (TV Series)
2008
2008
2006
Tamer & Shawkeya (TV Series) · as مرسي عويس
2005
2003
Late Night (TV Series)
2002
2001
1998
Al Do' El Shared (TV Series)
1998
Ikhtefaa Gaafar El-Mas · as Abdul Qadir
1998
Date Wine · as Mohammed Ismail
1997
Hassan Ellol · as Bakr
1993
Aqwa Al Rejal · as عم سيد
1991
1990
The Devil's Island · as Hamed
1990
The Family Of Mr. Shalash (TV Series) · as الأسطى عزقلاني
1989
1989
El Zalem Wel Mazloom · as القوصى عبدالسلام
1988
Raafat El Hagan (TV Series) · as Zakry Bik
1981
صراع العشاق · as سيد النجعاوي - والد سلمى
1981
1980
Tears in Shameless Eyes (TV Series) · as المعلّم
1979
We Are the Bus People · as الصّول عبدالمعطي
1977
1976
Viva Zalata · as General Batista
1969
My Fair Lady/'Sayedaty El Gameela' · as حسب الله بعضشي
1965

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