Ismail Mahmoud

👤 Ismail Mahmoud

Egyptian Actor (1950–2019)

🟦 Personal Information

Full Name: Ismail Mahmoud

Date of Birth: January 1950

Place of Birth: Alexandria, Egypt

Date of Death: April 7, 2019 (aged 69)

Place of Death: Alexandria, Egypt

Nationality: 🇪🇬 Egyptian

Language: Arabic

Occupation: Actor

🟩 Life and Career

Ismail Mahmoud hailed from El-Atamna village, located in Tama Center, Sohag Governorate.

He initially studied law but later shifted to study drama at the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts.

📺 He began his artistic career as a child in a children's TV program, but his real breakthrough came through:

🎬 The film “Hadd Al-Saif” (The Edge of the Sword) (1986)

📺 The TV series “Ghawayes” (1987)

🔹 He rose to fame for his role in the iconic TV series "Layali Al-Helmiya" (The Nights of Helmiya), portraying Zaher Suleiman Ghanem, one of his most notable characters.

🕊️ Death

Ismail Mahmoud passed away in the early hours of Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Alexandria after suffering a sudden health crisis, according to the Egyptian Actors Syndicate.

🎭 Notable Works

📺 Television Series

Year Title Role

2014 Saheb Al-Sa’ada (Owner of Happiness) Al-Hajj Madi

2013 Mirath Al-Reeh (Inheritance of the Wind) –

2012 Bel-Amr Al-Mobasher (By Direct Order) –

2012 Caryouka Ali Al-Nidani

2012 Banat X Banat (Girls X Girls) –

2009 Boshra Sara (Good News) Hosni

2009 Haqqi Beraqabti (My Right Is Your Duty) Sayed's friend

2009 Al-Masraweyya 2 –

2008 Ayam Al-Ro’b wal Hob (Days of Fear and Love) –

2007 Safeer Al-Nawaya Al-Hasana (Goodwill Ambassador) –

2006 Ahzan Maryam (Maryam's Sorrows) Uncle Amer

2005 Qanadeel Al-Bahr (Sea Lanterns) –

2004 Friska Makram

2004 Hadath Fi Al-Haram (Happened in the Pyramid) –

2004 Al-Qarar Al-Akheer (The Final Decision) –

2003 Kanaria w Shuraka’uh (Kanaria & Co.) Salah Al-Foaakhri

2002–2003 Al-Isyan 1 & 2 (The Rebellion) Assem Al-Gharbawi

2000 Amsheer –

1999 Umm Kulthum Mahmoud Al-Sharif

1998 Sir Al-Ard (Secret of the Land) –

1997 Zizinia (Part 1) –

1994 La (No) –

1994 Ayyam Al-Monira (Days of Al-Monira) –

1994 Arabesque –

1993 Al-Tha'lab (The Fox) Intelligence Officer

1993 Al-Wa’d Al-Haq (The True Promise) Son of the King of Abyssinia

1993 Wama Zal Al-Neel Yagri (And the Nile Still Flows) –

1990 Share' Al-Mowardi (Part 1) –

1988–1995 Layali Al-Helmiya (Parts 2–5) Zaher Suleiman Ghanem

🎞️ Other Works and Films

Asafeer Al-Neel (Nile Birds) – Guest appearance (2010)

Motarada Fel Mamnoo’ (Chase in the Forbidden Zone) – (1993)

Mashwar Omar (Omar’s Journey) – (1986)

Hadd Al-Saif (The Edge of the Sword) – as the Preacher (1986)

Al-Qitat Al-Siman (The Fat Cats) – (1978)

En Fatak Al-Meery (If You Missed the Government Job) – TV play