Metwally Alwan

Metwally Alwan

(November 13, 1929 – December 30, 2008)

📍 Born: Baram Keem village, Dierb Negm, Sharqia Governorate – 🇪🇬 Egypt

⚰️ Died: December 30, 2008 (aged 79) – Cairo, Egypt

🎭 Profession: Actor

🎬 Career start: 1978

🎥 Genres: Cinema, Drama, Theater

🔹 Career Journey

📌 He developed a passion for acting from childhood and frequently visited cinemas in Zagazig.

📌 Began his career with the series "Abnaa' Fi Al-Asifa" (Children in the Storm) in 1978.

📌 Despite his deep voice, he excelled in comedy alongside serious roles.

🎬 Notable Films

📽️ Qaher Al-Zaman (Time Conqueror) – 1987

📽️ Leh Ya Banafseg (Why, Violet?) – 1993

📽️ Ga'ana Al-Bayan Al-Taly (Breaking News) – 2001

📽️ Khalef Ta'araf (Break the Rules) – 2001

📽️ Askar Fil-Mo'askar (Soldiers in the Camp) – 2003

📽️ Awel (Uncle Awwal) – 2004

📽️ Boha – 2005

📺 Notable TV Shows

📺 Abnaa' Al-Ghorba (Children of Exile) – 1990

📺 He and the Truth – 1990

📺 A Very Loyal Wife – 1985

📺 The Fallen Star – 2002

📺 I Will Not Marry My Colleague – 2001

🎭 Theater Plays

🎭 Joha Rules the City – 1985

🎭 El-Khedive – 1993

🎭 The Beauty and the Two Beasts – 1996

⭐ Fawazeer (TV Riddles Shows)

✨ Grandpa Abdo Went to His Library – 1988

✨ Married Couples in History – 1993

✨ Happy Neighbors – 1997

✨ My Wife’s Ghosts – 2007

🕊️ Death

📅 Passed away on December 30, 2008, at the age of 79.

🔸 Though he often played minor roles, his iconic lines and unique style made him a beloved face in Egyptian cinema and television. 🎞️