Hassan Hosny

Hassan Hosny (1936–2020)

🟢 Full Name: Hassan Hosny Mahmoud

📅 Date of Birth: June 19, 1936

📍 Place of Birth: Al-Qalaa district, Cairo, Egypt

⚰ Date of Death: May 30, 2020 (aged 83)

🏥 Place of Death: Dar Al Fouad Hospital, Cairo

🫀 Cause of Death: Heart attack

👩‍❤️‍👨 Spouse: Magda Hamida

👨‍👩‍👧 Children: One son - one daughter (Rasha)

🕌 Religion: Islam

🎭 Occupation: Film, theater, and television actor

🗣 Language: Arabic (Egyptian dialect)

📽 Years Active: 1961 – 2020

🎬 Career Highlights:

🔹 Started his career in the military theater during the 1960s, then moved to Al-Hakim Theater, National Theater, and Modern Theater.

🔹 His first TV appearance was in the series "Abna’i Al-A’ezzaa.. Shukran" (1979) with Abdel Moneim Madbouly.

🔹 Made his film debut in "Al-Karnak" (1975) and gained recognition in "Sawwaq Al-Autobees" (1982).

🔹 Became famous for his comedic roles with young actors and was considered their "lucky charm."

🔹 Participated in approximately 515 works across cinema, television, and theater, making him one of the most prolific actors in Egyptian cinema history.

🏆 Major Awards:

🏅 Best Actor Award for Dama'a Ala Al-Asfalt (1993).

🏅 Alexandria Film Festival Award for Fares Al-Madina (1993).

🏅 Best Supporting Actor Award for Sariq Al-Farah (1994), winning five awards, including one from Italy.

📺 Notable TV Series:

📌 "Rafat Al-Hagan"

📌 "Bawabet Al-Halawani"

📌 "Zizinia"

📌 "Gawaz Mama"

📌 "Sultana Al-Moez" (His last TV role – 2020)

🎭 Famous Theater Plays:

🎭 "E’qal Ya Magnoun" (1985) with Mohamed Negm

🎭 "Ala Al-Raseef" (1987) with Soheir El-Bably and Hassan Abdeen

🎭 "Hazemni Ya" (1994) with Fifi Abdou

🎭 "Afrotto" (1999) with Mohamed Henedy

🎞 Popular Films:

📽 "Al-Karnak" (1975)

📽 "Sawwaq Al-Autobees" (1982)

📽 "Zawgat Ragol Mohem" (1988)

📽 "Aboud Ala Al-Hodoud" (1999)

📽 "Al-Nazir" (2000)

📽 "El-Limby" (2002)

📽 "Gaby Menno Fih" (2004)

📽 "Al-Basha Telmiz" (2004)

📽 "Boha" (2005)

📽 "Karkar" (2007)

📽 "Al-Farah" (2009)

📽 "El-Limby 8 Giga" (2010)

📽 "Khial Ma’ata" (2019) (His last film)

🕊 Death:

🔹 Passed away on May 30, 2020, due to a sudden heart attack at Dar Al Fouad Hospital in Cairo.

🔹 Left a lasting legacy in Egyptian cinema and television, becoming one of the most influential actors for his generation and beyond.

🎭 Hassan Hosny… The Joker of Egyptian Cinema, who brought joy and mastered drama.