Ahmed Khamis

Ahmed Khamis

(1925–2008)

Egyptian Actor

🟢 Personal Information

Date of Birth: January 13, 1925

Place of Birth: Cairo, Egypt

Date of Death: October 12, 2008 (aged 83)

Nationality: 🇪🇬 Egyptian

Profession: Actor, Poet, Writer, Broadcaster

Languages: Arabic

🎭 Artistic Career

🔹 Began his career writing poetry and literature, publishing numerous books and poems.

🔹 Worked at Cairo Radio, then moved to BBC Radio, followed by German Radio.

🔹 Returned to Cairo in 1973 and continued his artistic journey.

🔹 Wrote songs for famous singers, including:

🎶 Al-Rawabi Al-Khadraa (The Green Hills)

🎶 Aasheq Al-Sahar (Lover of the Night)

🎶 Mawkib Al-Khalideen (Procession of the Immortals)

🎬 Notable Works

📺 Popular TV Series

Raafat Al-Hagan

Who Doesn't Love Fatima?

Abla Hekmat's Conscience

Om Kalthoum (played the poet Ahmed Shawqi)

Al-Zini Barakat (played the Sheikh of Al-Azhar)

Bayt Al-Gamaliya

Islamic Judiciary (multiple seasons)

The Million Journey

When Sorrows Shine

She and Those

One Thousand and One Nights (various seasons)

🎞 Notable Films

A Message to God (1961) – First film appearance

Cultural Film (2000)

Opera Aida (2000)

Excuse Me, It's the Law (1985) – Played Dr. Magdy

Love on the Pyramid Plateau (1986) – Played the mosque Imam

The Tears of Her Majesty (1993) – Played the Minister of Interior

I Do Not Lie, But I Embellish (1981)

The Two Friends (1993) – Played General Ganzouri

📻 Radio Contributions

✅ A pioneer in Egyptian radio, he helped establish Alexandria's local radio station.

✅ Served as General Director of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union.

✅ Hosted The Voice of Egypt program, which ran for over a year.

📜 Personal Life

💍 Spouse: Laila Moussa (Broadcaster & TV Director)

👧 Children: Rania Ahmed Khamis

📚 Poetry & Literature

✍️ Notable Poetry Collections:

Ahmed Khamis' Quatrains

The Green Hills (1995)

🎼 Songs Performed by Prominent Artists:

Al-Rawabi Al-Khadraa (The Green Hills)

Aasheq Al-Sahar (Lover of the Night)

Mawkib Al-Khalideen (Procession of the Immortals)

🕊 Death

Ahmed Khamis passed away on October 12, 2008, at the age of 83, leaving behind a rich legacy in acting, broadcasting, and poetry.