Salah Sarhan

Salah Sarhan (November 2, 1923 – April 21, 1964) was a prominent Egyptian actor, known for his brilliant work in theater and radio. He was the older brother of actors Shoukry Sarhan and Sami Sarhan. He became famous for his remarkable voice and exceptional theatrical performance during the 1940s and 1950s, achieving a distinguished place in theater and radio.

Some of his most famous theatrical roles include:

🎭 "Ahl al-Kahf" by Tawfiq al-Hakim.

🎭 "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare.

🎭 "Prayer of Angels" by Tawfiq al-Hakim.

🎭 "The Flies" by Jean-Paul Sartre.

🎭 "The Rhinoceros" by Eugène Ionesco.

Despite his genius in performance, he did not receive the fame he deserved compared to his brother Shoukry Sarhan. However, for fans of radio and theater, Salah Sarhan remains one of the greatest voices in the Egyptian artistic scene. He passed away at a young age, making his loss a tragic one for the art world.

Some of his films include:

🎬 "The Black Candles" (1962).

🎬 "Struggle with Angels" (1962).

🎬 "My Life Is the Price" (1961).

Radio Series:

📻 "The Slaves" (1962).

📻 "Characters Looking for a Writer" (1961).

📻 "In Our House Is a Man" (1960).

Other Works:

🎭 "The Death of Cleopatra" (1968).

🎭 "The City" (1961).

🎭 "The Case" (1961).

He also played roles in radio dramas and series such as "The Kinfani", "The Nervous Doctor", and "The Terrible Wall".