Hussein Riad
Pioneer of Egyptian Drama
- Name: Hussein Riad
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🎭 Actor Hussein Riad | Pioneer of Egyptian Drama
📅 Born: January 13, 1897 – Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo
🌍 Nationality: Egyptian (Father: Egyptian, Mother: Syrian)
🎭 Field: Cinema, Theater, Radio, and Television
👨👦 Brother: Actor Fouad Shafiq
🔹 Early Career:
Hussein Riad began his artistic journey in high school, joining the school’s amateur acting team under the supervision of Ismail Wahbi (brother of actor Youssef Wahbi). Later, he joined Aziz Eid’s troupe and then Youssef Wahbi’s troupe, which paved the way for his rise to fame.
🔹 Notable Roles:
Hussein Riad was famous for playing the kind father and patriotic figures. Some of his most renowned films include:
🎬 Back to My Heart (Red Qalbi, 1957)
🎬 A Man in Our House (Fi Baytina Rajul, 1961)
🎬 Struggle in the Valley (Siraa Fi Al-Wadi, 1954)
🎬 Girls' Mischief (Ghazal Al-Banat, 1949)
🔹 Passing:
Hussein Riad passed away on July 17, 1965, while filming one of his works, leaving behind a lasting artistic legacy in Egyptian cinema. 🕊️
