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Samir Ghanem

Actor
Died May 20, 2021 (84 years)
Samir Youssif Ghanem graduated from the faculty of agriculture in 1967. He became friends with George Seydhom and al-Deyf Ahmed and the three formed “Adwaa al-Masrah” (Theater Lights), which was a singing and acting trozupe. Ghanem had outstanding stage performances in the productions “Tabeekh al-Malayka” (Angelic Cuisine), “Romeo wa Juliet,” among others. Ghanem also had an outstanding performance in “Fawazir Ramadan” – Ramadan Trivia Shows – where he assumed the character Fatouta. Among his most successful television performances was his role in “Hekayat Captain Mizo” (The Tales of Captain Mizo). Although having a career containing several flops and mediocre efforts, Ghanem is considered among the most talented, spontaneous and resourceful comedic actors in the middle east.
Known For
  • The Married Couples
  • Lahfa
  • In the La La Land
  • Three Stories
  • Ala Ganb Ya Usta
  • The School of Mischief
  • Al-Baadh Yathhab Lil Maathoun Maratain
  • Thirty Days in Jail
  • Al-Mohem El-Hob

Filmography

2022
Tasleem Ahaly · as بنفسه
2019
Super Miro (TV Series)
2019
Three Stories (TV Series) · as Bella's Father / Al-Halawani / Grandpa
2019
Super Miro (TV Series) · as Zaki
2018
Hidden Worlds (TV Series) · as أحمد أبو زيد (أ.أ) - ضيف شرف
2018
Azmy & Ashgan (TV Series)
2018
Uqdat el-Khawagah · as شخصيته الحقيقية
2017
In the La La Land (TV Series) · as Salem
2016
Nelly and Sherihan (TV Series) · as Mekawy
2016
2016
SNL Arabia (TV Series)
2015
Diary of A Very Angry Wife (TV Series) · as Samir
2015
Lahfa (TV Series) · as El Halawany
2015
Diaries of a Very Angry Wife (TV Series) · as Samir
2014
Hamati Bithibbeni · as والد شريف
2014
World War III · as السيد اللواء
2014
Girls' Indulgence (TV Series) · as Abu Taleeb
2013
2010
El Kebeer (TV Series) · as Hag Dardiri
2008
Ala Ganb Ya Usta · as Hamdy
2008
2008
There Is No Hope · as Doctor Gumah El-Wardani
1996
Stories of Mr. Ayoub and Mrs. Inayat (TV Series) · as Mr. Ayoub
1985
1985
1984
Ya Rab Walad · as Samir
1982
1981
The Married Couples · as Massoud
1981
4-2-4 · as Mustafa Al-Halwani
1980
El Banat Ayza Eih · as Ahmed
1980
Athkiya' laken aghbiya' · as Hassouna/shahira
1978
1978
1977
1977
Hikayat Mizo (TV Series)
1977
Gens Naem · as Samir
1976
1976
A World of Chirldren · as Dr. Samir
1976
Viva Zalata · as Yellow Cloud
1975
Al Mothneboon · as Cast
1975
1975
1974
Al-Mohem El-Hob · as عادل
1974
Amirah Hubbi Ana · as Taher Hamouda
1974
Fi Saif Lazem Nihib · as Junaidi
1974
1973
The School of Mischief · as المدرس علام
1972
Watch Out for ZouZou · as Suleiman Al-Ankash
1968
1968
1968
Joys · as من العصابة
1967
1966
1966
Al'asdiqa' althlath · as Sameer
1966
Too Young for Love · as Sherif
1966

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