Younes Shalabi

Younes Shalabi

Egyptian Actor (1941–2007)

Birth: May 31, 1941, Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate, Kingdom of Egypt

Death: November 12, 2007 (age 66), Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt

Cause of Death: Respiratory illness

Nationality: Egyptian

Religion: Muslim

Language: Arabic, Egyptian Dialect

His Professional Life:

Profession: Actor

Languages: Arabic (Egyptian Dialect)

Acting Career:

Younes Shalabi loved acting from a young age, despite his father's opposition, who preferred him to have a government job with a stable income. However, Shalabi joined the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Cairo, where he caught the attention of theater director Nabil Al-Alfi. He started his artistic career in theater, and one of his most famous roles was "Mansour" in the play "Madraset El-Mushaghibin" (School of Troublemakers) in 1971, where he excelled in portraying the mischievous character.

Famous Plays:

Madraset El-Mushaghibin (School of Troublemakers)

El-Ayal Kabret (The Kids Have Grown Up)

Ayāl Bo Aboud (A Kuwaiti Play)

Famous Movies:

El-Karnak (1975)

Shafiqa and Metwali (1978)

Ehna Betou' El-Atobees (We Are Bus People) (1979)

Mogawry Fi El-Koleya (Mogawry in College) (1985)

Amir El-Zalam (The Prince of Darkness) (2002)

Famous TV Series:

Bogy and Tamtam (Children's Series)

Awdat El-Rooh (The Return of the Soul)

Ayoon (Eyes)

His Artistic Works:

From His Films:

Had El-Sef with Nagwa Fouad (1985)

Amir El-Zalam (2002) - (Appeared as a referee in a football match)

Naqes Wahid (1997)

Qaleel Min El-Hob, Katheer Min El-Afn (A Little Love, A Lot of Violence) (1995)

Laylat El-Qabdh Ala El-Wazir (The Night of the Minister’s Arrest) (1993)

El-Shawish Hassan (1988)

Reya and Sakeena (1983)

El-Aaskary Shabrawee (1982)

From His Plays:

Madraset El-Mushaghibin (School of Troublemakers)

El-Ayal Kabret (The Kids Have Grown Up)

El-Dababir (The Wasps) with Mimi Jamal

Akher Kalam (The Last Word) (in Saudi Arabia)

From His TV Series:

Bogy and Tamtam (Children's Series)

Ayoon (Eyes)

Sab'a Sna'ei'a (Seven Craftsmen)

El-Sitat Ma Ya'malush Keda (Women Don't Do That)

Hekayat Saghira (Small Stories)

His Death:

Younes Shalabi passed away on November 12, 2007, following a severe respiratory crisis after suffering from a long illness. He had undergone several surgeries, including open-heart surgery and artery transplant. He was buried in El-Essawy Cemetery in Mansoura.

Cause of Death: Respiratory illness

Place of Death: Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate

A Distinguished Artistic Symbol:

Younes Shalabi is considered one of the pillars of Egyptian comedy and enriched theater, cinema, and television with his unforgettable roles, especially in works that highlighted his unique way of portraying immature characters in a humorous and impactful manner.