Hassan Hosny
An image from El Lemby, one of the productions that also features Hassan Hosny.
Hassan Hosny

Hassan Hosny

October 15, 1931 — Cairo, Egypt

Hassan Hosny was born in the Al Qal’aa neighborhood of Cairo, his father was a construction contractor. Housny’s mother passed away when he was only six years old and he was educated at the Radwaniyeh Elementary school. Hosny participated in theater productions at his school and received several awards for his efforts. Thereafter he took part in theatrical works whilst in the army and joined the “Al Keim” theater

He was known for El Nazer, El basha telmiz and Zaky Chan. Widely regarded as a veteran of Egyptian cinema, his acting career spanned over 50 years and included performances in almost 500 films, television programs, and theatre plays

Zaki Chan

Zaki Chan

2005

She Made Me a Criminal

She Made Me a Criminal

2006

El Lemby

El Lemby

2002

The Headmaster

The Headmaster

2000

The Student Cop

The Student Cop

2004

The Wife of an Important Man

The Wife of an Important Man

1988

Over My Dead Body

Over My Dead Body

2013

H Dabbour

H Dabbour

2008