Hamdy Gheit

Hamdy Gheit (1924–2006)

A prominent Egyptian actor, born on January 7, 1924, in Kafr Shalshlamoun village, Sharqia Governorate, and passed away on March 7, 2006, at the age of 82 at Ain Shams Specialized Hospital after suffering from health complications.

🎓 Education and Career

Hamdy Gheit enrolled in Law School before switching to the Institute of Dramatic Arts, where he graduated top of his class.

He was awarded a scholarship to continue his theatrical studies in Paris.

His artistic journey began in 1954 with the film "Struggle in the Valley", and he participated in about 19 films.

🎭 His Works

Films

The Message (1976) – Abu Sufyan ibn Harb

Love Also Dies (1988)

Land of Fear (2000) – Al-Muallim Hidhid

Ismailia Raeh Jay (1997) – Salem Al-Masri

Tutt and Naboot (1986) – Al-Muallim Hasouna Al-Sabea

TV Series

Al-Sira Al-Hilaliya (1997–2001) – Abu Izzah

Zizinia (1997, 2000) – Amer Abdel Zaher

The Knights (1995) – Al-Az Ibn Abd Al-Salam

Bougat Al-Hulwani (1994, 1997) – Rafaa Al-Tahatawi

Money and Sons Season 2 (1995) – Abbas Al-Daw

Theater

Antony and Cleopatra (1976)

Something in My Chest (1966)

We Won the Primo (1959)

🏅 Awards and Honors

Awarded the State Incentive Prize for Arts.

Honored during Art Day in 1978.

Received the Order of Sciences and Arts, First Class.

Death

Hamdy Gheit passed away on March 7, 2006, after a prolonged battle with acute pneumonia and kidney failure, leaving behind an unforgettable artistic legacy.