Yehia Shaheen

Yehia Shaheen (1917–1994)

🎭 Egyptian Actor & Film Producer, one of the most prominent stars of Egypt’s Golden Age cinema. His career spanned over five decades, during which he participated in numerous films, television series, and theatrical performances.

📌 Personal Information

Full Name: Yehia Yehia Hassan Shaheen

📅 Birth: July 28, 1917 – Imbaba, Giza, Egypt

🕯️ Death: March 18, 1994 (aged 76) – Cairo, Egypt

🏅 Nationality: Egyptian

🎭 Occupation: Actor, Film Producer

🗣️ Languages: Arabic, Egyptian Dialect

⏳ Years Active: 1938 – 1993

👧 Children: Dalia

📖 Early Life & Education

📍 Background & Studies:

Born in Geziret Mit Aqba, Giza.

Attended Abdeen School, where he discovered his acting talent.

Earned a Diploma in Applied Arts in textile manufacturing from Abbasiya Industrial School.

Studied Textile Engineering and worked at Misr Spinning & Weaving Company before leaving to pursue acting.

📍 Career Beginnings:

Joined the Amateur Acting Society, where he met Beshara Wakim and Edmond Twima, opening doors to acting.

Started in theatre with Fatma Rushdi’s troupe, landing lead roles.

Made his film debut in "If I Were Rich" (1942).

🎬 Notable Film Roles

📌 Iconic Performances:

🎥 The Nightingale’s Prayer (1959) – as Engineer Ibrahim 🏗️

🎥 They Made Me a Criminal (1954) – as Sheikh Hassan ⚖️

🎥 Palace Walk (1964) – as Sayyid Ahmed Abdel Gawad 🏡

🎥 Palace of Desire (1967) – Continuation of his role in the Naguib Mahfouz Trilogy 🏛️

🎥 Sugar Street (1973) – the third part of the trilogy 📖

🎥 The Land (1969) – as Sheikh Hassouna 🌾

🎥 A Taste of Fear (1969) – as Sheikh Ibrahim 🌪️

🎥 The Dawn of Islam (1971) – A major religious film role 🕌

📺 Memorable TV Series

📺 The Days (1979) – A drama about Taha Hussein’s life 📚

📺 The Mill (1984, 1986) – in both parts ⚙️

📺 Tears of Her Majesty (1992) – as a former ambassador 🏛️

📺 I Loved Her but…

🏆 Awards & Honors

🏅 Order of Science & Arts (First Class) (1980)

🎖️ Order of the Republic (Third Class) – Awarded by Gamal Abdel Nasser

🏆 Golden Appreciation Award – by the Egyptian Writers & Critics Association

🏆 Cairo Film Festival Award (1989)

🏅 Suez & Aswan Shields

📜 Honorary Certificate from Cairo International Festival (1987)

🏅 Certificate of Appreciation from Al-Ahram Newspaper (1993)

⚰️ Death

📅 Date of Passing: March 18, 1994 (Friday)

🕊️ Age at Death: 76

📍 Burial Place: 6th of October City Cemeteries

🎭 Legacy

Yehia Shaheen was a cultured and talented artist whose legacy continues to shine. His timeless cinematic contributions remain celebrated to this day. 🔥🎬