George Sidhom

George Sidhom

Egyptian Actor (1938–2020)

Personal Information

Full Name: George Abys Sidhom

Date of Birth: May 28, 1938

Place of Birth: Girga, Sohag, Egypt

Date of Death: March 27, 2020 (aged 81)

Place of Death: Cairo, Egypt

Religion: ✝️ Christian

Spouse: Dr. Linda Makram

Nationality: 🇪🇬 Egyptian

Education: 🎓 Faculty of Agriculture – Ain Shams University

Years Active: 🎭 1963 – 1995

Biography

George Sidhom was one of Egypt’s most iconic comedy actors. He rose to fame as a member of the legendary comedy trio Tholathy Adwa'a El Masrah, alongside:

⭐ El Deif Ahmed

⭐ Samir Ghanem

They performed sketch shows, plays, and Ramadan TV riddles (Fawazir) that became household favorites during the 1960s and 1970s.

After El Deif Ahmed passed away in 1970, the group continued until Sidhom parted ways with Ghanem and pursued solo stage work. A stroke in 1997 ended his active career.

Notable Works

🎭 Stage Plays:

Al-Motazawgoon (The Married Couple) – 1976

Ahlan Ya Doctor (Hello, Doctor) – 1981

Julio w Rumiyeet (Julio and Romiette) – 1973

Nashant Ya Naseh – 1995

Funduq al-Thalath Waraqat (Hotel of Three Cards) – 1974

Tabeekh al-Mala’ika (Angels' Cooking) – 1964

🎬 Films:

30 Yom Fel Segn (30 Days in Prison) – 1966

Bahth ‘An Fadihah (Search for a Scandal) – 1973

Akhtar Ragol Fel Alam (The Most Dangerous Man in the World) – 1967

Ragab Fawq Safeeh Sakhen (Ragab on a Hot Tin Plate) – 1978

Ghareeb Fi Bayti (A Stranger in My House) – 1982

Al-Shaqqa Men Haqq al-Zawga (The Apartment Belongs to the Wife) – 1985

📺 TV Series:

Bab Al-Hadid (Halawani Gate) – Parts 2 & 3

Raafat Al-Haggan – Part 3

Khan El-Khalili – 1976

Al-Naseeb (The Fate) – 1971

⭐ Ramadan Riddles (Fawazir):

Tholathy Adwa'a El Masrah – 1968

Wahwi Ya Wahwi – 1969

El-Helw Ma Yekmalsh (Perfection Is Rare) – 1997

Death

Suffered a major stroke in 1997 that affected his speech and mobility

Passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020