Ahmed Sami Abdullah

Ahmed Sami Abdullah

📅 Birthdate: August 16, 1930

📍 Place: Cairo, Kingdom of Egypt

⚰️ Death: December 12, 2011 (at the age of 81)

🇪🇬 Nationality: Egyptian

🎭 Profession: Actor

📅 Years Active: 1978 - 2010

Biography:

Ahmed Sami Abdullah studied Bachelor of Arts and worked as a history teacher before retiring at the age of 51 to fully dedicate himself to acting.

He started his career in media as a children’s program producer, later progressing to become a director and head of children’s programs.

He was discovered by director Ahmed El-Nahas and participated in several important films, becoming one of Egypt’s most prominent actors.

Despite his old age, he was known for portraying roles with great experience in acting, especially as a "kind man" and "elderly man."

Notable Works:

TV Series:

Hekayat W Benaysha (2010)

Ragel w Set Setat (2009-2010)

Adham El-Sharqawy (2008)

Souq El-Khodar (2006)

Ahlamna El-Helwa (2005)

Mahmoud El-Masry (2004)

Bawabet El-Halwani (2001)

Ahl El-Dunya (2001)

Movies:

Yom Ma Taqablna (2009)

He Fawda (2007)

Hassan w Morcos (2008)

El-Saher (2001)

Al-Ghaibouba (1998)

Shams El-Zanaty (1991)

TV Specials:

Nidaa El-Ward (2000)

Al-Imam Al-Adil Omar Ibn Abd Al-Aziz

Al-Zahham

Al-Rahma Al-Mahdiyah

Du'a

Other Works:

Short Film "Intizar" (1998)

Fawazeer Amou Fouad (1993)

Opera Ramadan Kareem (1970)

Notes:

He had a major presence in Egyptian drama for over 30 years of artistic work.

He was known for his portrayals of kind and elderly characters, which made him beloved by many audiences.

Despite feeling a bit constrained by being typecast in specific roles, he was proud of his work and felt satisfied with his performances.

His artistic legacy remains unforgettable, and he became one of the most influential figures in the history of Egyptian drama and cinema.