Ahmed Mazhar
Biography
Ahmed Mazhar was an Egyptian actor born on October 8, 1917, in Cairo, Egypt. He graduated from the military academy in 1938, where his colleagues included Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat. Mazhar began his acting career in 1951, picked for a role in Zehour Al-Islam due to his riding skills and proper pronunciation of classical Arabic. He retired as commander of the special cavalry units in 1957 to pursue acting. Mazhar's breakthrough in acting came after playing the role of an evil prince in the movie Roda Qalbi, his third film. He went on to play other roles, including Al-Tarik Al-Masdood in 1958. Mazhar passed away on May 8, 2002, at the age of 84.
Career overview
Ahmed Mazhar's acting career began in 1951 when he was selected for a role in Zehour Al-Islam. His participation in the film was due to his riding skills and proper pronunciation of classical Arabic. Mazhar had previously graduated from the military academy in 1938, where he was a colleague of notable figures such as Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat.
Mazhar's breakthrough in acting came after he successfully played the role of an evil prince in the movie Roda Qalbi, which was his third film. Following this success, he went on to take on other roles, including Al-Tarik Al-Masdood in 1958. Mazhar's transition from a military career to acting was marked by his retirement as commander of the special cavalry units in 1957.
Mazhar's acting career spanned several years, during which he appeared in numerous films. His known credits total 110, although specific titles and details are not provided in the available information. Mazhar's acting career is notable for its unique blend of classical Arabic skills and military background, which likely influenced his early roles in Egyptian cinema.
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117 titles- DataBase of Cast (2023)
- One Thousand and One Nights: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1995)
- ألف ليلة وليلة: علي بابا والأربعين حرامي (1995) as السلطان عليش
- Ladies' Threshold (1995) as فاضل ابو سهير الدكتورة
- Raghabat (1994)
- The Spy Hikmat Fahmi (1994) as عزيز باشا المصري
- دموع صاحبة الجلالة (1992) as شريف باشا
- Conscience of Teacher Hekmat (1991)
- The servant (1990) as كامل عبد ربه
- Layali El-Helmeya (1987) as Ahmed Hasanein Basha
- Bokra Ahla Men El-Naharda (1986)
- Ebnaty Wal-Ze'ab (1986) as Hassan Emad
- Bardis (1985) as أحمد علوان
- لا إله إلا الله (1985)
- ريال فضه (1985)
- A Tale in Two Word (1985) as سالم
- The Women Union (1984)
- Black Tiger (1984) as Costa
- Wa Mashait Tareq Al Akhtar (1981)
- الليل الطويل (1979) as رشدي
- A Tale Behind Every Door (1979) as Abdulsalam
- Shafiqa and Metwally (1978) as أحمد الطرابيشي
- Life is a Moment (1978) as عبدالقادر حسين
- Madness of Love (1977)
- Thousand Kisses and kiss (1977) as أحمد حافظ (ضيف شرف)
- Sins of Love (1977)
- Rendezvous with Soso (1977)
- Thousands Kisses (1977) as Cameo
- حبيبة غيري (1976) as يوسف
- حبيبة غيري (1976) Writer
- حبيبة غيري (1976) Director
- حبيبة غيري (1976) Screenplay
- شهيرة (1975) as حسين
- The White Dress (1975) as Ahmad Fathi
- Two Women (1975) as Mukhtar
- On Cellophane Paper (1975) as محمد أبو النجا - طبيب
- Journey of a Lifetime (1974)
- الأخوة الأعداء (1974) as The Judge القاضي
- Word of Honour (1973) as العميد شريف صادق
- Al-Shahat (1973)
- Empire M (1972) as Ahmed Raafat
- Al-Shaima (1972)
- City Lights (1972) as عادل صبري
- I Want This Man (1972)
- El Tagriba El Ula (1972)
- House of Sand (1972)
- Ms. Manal Diary (1971) as Ayman
- The gentle, the gallant, and the greedy (1971) as Anwar Gadallah
- Adolescents' Love (1970)
- Shaqa Mafrousha (1970) as Hussain
- Thieves but Cute (1969) as Hamid
- Nadia (1969) as Medhat مدحت
- Eve's Lies (1969)
- Amusement Street (1969)
- زوجات وأزواج (1969)
- ليلة واحدة (1969)
- Nadia (1968) as د. مدحت
- Days Of Love (1968) as Sherif Lotfy
- Confused Souls (1968) as Hassanein/Sheikh Rashwan/Dr. Mortada Ibrahim - حسنين/الشيخ رشوان/الدكتور مرتضى ابراهيم
- Confused Souls (1968) Director
- Confused Souls (1968) Writer
- Confused Souls (1968) Producer
- An Ordinary Girl (1968) as Ahmed Bey
- Leqaa Al-Ghorabaa (1968)
- أيام معه (1967) as زياد
- اللقاء الثاني (1967) as دكتور رأفت
- The Vandals (1967) as Engineer Adel Al-Kilani
- Girls Camp (1967)
- من أحب (1966)
- من احب (1966) as Sharif Mazhar
- Cairo 30 (1966) as الوزير قاسم بك
- The Wedding Night (1966) as Dr. Magdy
- المراهقة الصغيرة (1966) as أحمد
- My Mother's Fiancé (1965) as Ahmed Talat
- Bitter Grapes (1965) as Hashem
- Antar's Daughter (1964) as Al-Sabeeh - Habib Anitara
- دعني والدموع (1964)
- Saladin (1963) as Saladin
- The Laughing Crime (1963) as Medhat Salem مدحت سالم
- Cairo (1963) as kerim
- The Dark Glasses (1963) as Omar
- The Last Night (1963) as Magdy
- Soft Hands (1963) as البرنس شوكت حلمي
- Fire in My Heart (1963) as Shawky Hussein
- The Rebellious (1963) as سامي حمدي
- Heera wa shabab (1962)
- Ghosn Al-Zaytoun (1962) as عبده
- Seraa El Gababera (1962) as Farid Abdel Qader
- Tomorrow Is Another Day (1961)
- Oh Islam (1961) as Mahmoud/Qutz
- Gharam Al-Asyad (1961) as Ahmed Mourad
- I Won't Confess (1961) as Ahmed (husband)
- Hayati hi althaman (1961)
- Lost in Memories (1961) as Sherif
- El dow' El khafet (1961)
- El dow' El khafet (1961) Producer
- Agony of Love (1960)
- Wa Ead Al Hob (1960)
- ثلاث وريثات (1960) as عاصم
- Boundless Love (1960)
- عمالقة البحار (1960)
- The Nightingale's Prayer (1959) as مهندس الرّي
- Umm Ratiba (1959) as tax man
- Light of the Night (1959) as Adel
- الحب الأخير (1959) as مجدي عبدالحميد
- The Green Doorstep (1959)
- I Am Innocent (1959)
- Jamila, the Algerian (1958) as يوسف
- The Barred Road (1958) as Mounir (writer) - الكاتب /منير حلمى
- The Virgin Wife (1958) as مجدي
- A Stranger (1958)
- Till We Meet (1958) as Ahmed
- Return My Heart (1957) as الأمير علاء
- Port Said (1957)
- The Road of Hope (1957) as عباس
- Lover's Walk (1957) as محسن
- The Dawn of Islam (1951) as Amr bin Hisham (Abu Jahl)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ahmed Mazhar best known for?
Ahmed Mazhar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Layali El-Helmeya (1987), Saladin (1963).
When and where was Ahmed Mazhar born?
Ahmed Mazhar was born on October 8, 1917 in Cairo, Egypt. They passed away on May 8, 2002.
How many credits does Ahmed Mazhar have?
Ahmed Mazhar has accumulated over 117 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2023.
What is Ahmed Mazhar's background in cinema and television?
Ahmed Mazhar was an Egyptian actor born on October 8, 1917, in Cairo, Egypt. He graduated from the military academy in 1938, where his colleagues included Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat. Mazhar began his acting career in 1951, picked for a role in Zehour Al-Islam due to his riding skills and proper pronunciation of...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Layali El-Helmeya (1987) as Ahmed Hasanein Basha — aged about 69
- Saladin (1963) as Saladin — aged about 45
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