Ezzat Abu Ouf

Ezzat Abu Ouf 🎭🎶

(1948 – 2019)

🔹 Egyptian actor and musician, known for his roles in cinema and television, as well as his musical career with his band "Four M", which he founded with his sisters.

🎤 Early Life and Music Career

📍 Born: August 21, 1948 – Zamalek, Cairo

🎼 Son of the musician Ahmed Shafik Abu Ouf

🎓 Education: Graduated from Faculty of Medicine – Cairo University

🎸 Started his musical career with the band "Black Coats", then founded "Four M" in the 1970s, achieving great success

🎬 Acting Career

📌 Debut: Entered the acting world in 1992 with his first film "Ice Cream in Gleem" alongside 🎤 Amr Diab

📽️ Notable Films:

🎞️ Abboud on the Borders (1999)

🎞️ The Yacoubian Building (2006)

🎞️ Omar & Salma (2007-2011)

🎞️ Ismailia Back and Forth (1997)

📺 Popular TV Series:

📡 King Farouk (2007)

📡 El Daly (2007-2011)

📡 Shadow of the President (2017)

🏆 Awards and Achievements

🎭 President of Cairo International Film Festival since 2008

⭐ Discovered Mohamed Fouad and introduced him to the public

🎤 Collaborated with Amr Diab in several artistic projects

💔 Personal Life and Influence

💍 Wife: Fatima Abu Ouf (Passed away in 2015)

👧 Children: Director Mariam Abu Ouf

🎭 Siblings: Actress Maha Abu Ouf

🕊️ Death

⚕️ Suffered from heart problems and underwent open-heart surgery

🏥 Passed away on July 1, 2019, at the age of 70

📌 He left an unforgettable mark in Egyptian art, both in music and acting, and will always be remembered by his audience and colleagues. 💙