Kamal El-Shenawy

Kamal El-Shenawy (December 26, 1918 – August 22, 2011)

He was an Egyptian actor who appeared in more than 272 films and TV shows, earning the title of "The Dashing Star of Egyptian Cinema."

📝 Personal Information

Full Name: Mohamed Kamal El-Shenawy

Date of Birth: December 26, 1918 (some sources say 1921)

Place of Birth: Malakal, Sudan (then part of the Egyptian Kingdom)

Date of Death: August 22, 2011 (aged 89)

Place of Death: Cairo, Egypt

Cause of Death: Cancer 🏥

Nationality: 🇪🇬 Egyptian

Nicknames: The Dashing Star of Arabic Cinema

Profession: Actor 🎭, Director 🎬

Education: Faculty of Art Education – Helwan University 🎨

Marital Status: Married to:

Nahed Sherif

Afaf Shaker

Hagar Hamdy

Children: Mohamed El-Shenawy (3 children) 👨‍👧‍👦

Relatives: Omar El-Shenawy (Grandson)

🎬 Early Life & Acting Career

🔹 Kamal El-Shenawy was born in Malakal, Sudan, and later moved with his father to Mansoura, Egypt.

🔹 He grew up in Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo, and graduated from the Faculty of Art Education at Helwan University.

🔹 His acting debut was in 1947 with Ghani Harb, marking the beginning of his cinematic and television success.

🔹 He directed only one film, Tanabel El-Sultan (1965).

🔹 He played diverse roles, ranging from romance and comedy to villainous characters like in El-Karnak.

🔹 He formed iconic duos with stars like Ismail Yassin, Faten Hamama, and Shadia.

🔹 His last film was Zaza in 2006.

📽️ Notable Works

🎥 Famous Films

El-Karnak (1975) 🏛️

The Guilty (1975) 🎭

Badia Masabni (1975) 🎶

My Blood, My Tears, and My Smile (1973) 💔

The Thief and the Dogs (1962) 🐕

Sukar Hanem (1960) 😂

The Unknown Wife (1959) 💃

The Merry Widow (1956) 🎶

Professor Fatima (1952) 🎓

Goha’s Nail (1952) 🛠️

📺 Popular TV Series

Hind and Dr. Naaman (1984) 🏠

Zeinab and the Throne (1979) 📖

The Quail and Autumn (1978) 🌅

For Security Reasons (2002) 👮‍♂️

The Family and the People (2001) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🏆 Awards & Honors

🏅 Honorary Award from the Catholic Center Festival (1960)

🏅 Excellence Award in Acting from the Film Society Festival (1992)

⚰️ Death

🗓️ Kamal El-Shenawy passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011, coinciding with Ramadan 22, 1432 AH, after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a timeless artistic legacy.

🎭 Kamal El-Shenawy remains one of Egyptian cinema's most iconic figures, excelling in various roles and leaving an unforgettable mark on the entertainment industry.