Samir Ghanem
An image from Smart but Stupid, one of the productions that also features Samir Ghanem.
Samir Ghanem

Samir Ghanem

January 15, 1937 — Asyut, Egypt

Samir Youssif Ghanem graduated from the faculty of agriculture in 1967. He became friends with George Seydhom and al-Deyf Ahmed and the three formed “Adwaa al-Masrah” (Theater Lights), which was a singing and acting trozupe. Ghanem had outstanding stage performances in the productions “Tabeekh al-Malayka” (Angelic Cuisine), “Romeo wa Juliet,” among others. Ghanem also had an outstanding performance in “Fawazir Ramadan” – Ramadan Trivia Shows – where he assumed the character Fatouta. Among his most successful television performances was his role in “Hekayat Captain Mizo” (The Tales of Captain Mizo). Although having a career containing several flops and mediocre efforts, Ghanem is considered among the most talented, spontaneous and resourceful comedic actors in the middle east.

Hidden Worlds

Hidden Worlds

2018

The Married Couples

The Married Couples

1976

Watch Out for Zuzu

Watch Out for Zuzu

1972

Too Young for Love

Too Young for Love

1966

Some Visit the Marriage Registrar Twice

Some Visit the Marriage Registrar Twice

1978

Ramadan On The Volcano

Ramadan On The Volcano

1985

Smart but Stupid

Smart but Stupid

1980

Forbidden at the Wedding Night

Forbidden at the Wedding Night

1975