Hussein Fahmy
Biography
Hussein Fahmy is an Egyptian actor of Circassian descent. He was born in Cairo to an aristocratic family. His grandfather, Muhammad Pasha Fahmy, was the head of the Shura Council, and his father, Mahmoud Pasha Fahmy, was the secretariat of the Shura Council. Fahmy graduated from the High Cinema Institute in 1963 and studied directing in the USA at the University of California. He is known for his work in films such as My Blood, My Tears and My Smile, The Estranged Brothers, and The Shame. Fahmy is a male actor who was born on March 22, 1940, in Egypt.
Career overview
Hussein Fahmy is an Egyptian actor of Circassian descent. He was born in Cairo, Egypt. Fahmy graduated from the High Cinema Institute in 1963 and later studied directing in the USA at the University of California.
As an actor, Fahmy has been involved in a significant number of film projects. He has appeared in films such as My Blood, My Tears and My Smile, The Estranged Brothers, and The Shame. Fahmy's extensive filmography is comprised of 153 known credits.
Fahmy's career spans multiple decades, with his birth year being 1940. He is known for his work in the film industry, specifically as an actor.
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152 titles- The Beginning Road (2025) as عزام الرشيدى
- the Atheist (2025)
- The Pasha's Palace (2025) as Fouad
- The Alexandrian (2024) as يورغو
- Full House (2023) as عادل
- His All-Knowing Secret (2023)
- Fares (2022)
- The Priest (2021)
- Khat Sakhen (2020)
- The Kowess Family (2018) as عارف كويس
- The Other Face (2015)
- The Oracle (2013)
- The Doubt (2013) as نبيل شرف
- The Glimpse (2012) as Gaber
- Unpaid Killer (2009)
- Muatin bidarajat wazir (2006)
- Welcome, Beys (2006)
- The Absentminded (2005)
- Taealaa nahlum bibakrih (2003)
- Lovers' Scraps (2003)
- Mafia (2002) as Himself
- Al Nesaa2 Qademoon (2001)
- صراع الأقوياء (2001)
- Anbar and the Colors (2001)
- Men of the World Come Together (2000)
- Sons of the Devil (2000) as Selim
- كلمات (1999)
- The Disappearance of Jaafar Al-Masri (1998) as Satan/Salem
- Hawanem Garden City (1997) as عمر عز الدين
- Looking for Tutankhamun (1997)
- The Excavator (1996)
- Nutshells (1995) as raouf fawzy
- Women Market (1994) as Gharib/Bruno
- The Spy Hikmat Fahmi (1994) as General William Samson
- 85 Genayat (1993)
- Alhajar alddayir (1992)
- The Bloody Encounter (1992)
- My Wife and the Wolf (1992) as محمود شكري
- Alhajar alddayir (1992)
- Playing with Giants (1991) as Moatasem
- Alexandria Again and Forever (1989) as Stelio
- الحب وسنينه (1989)
- Suicide of a High School Teacher (1989) as Ibrahim
- Even after a while (1988)
- الجوازة دي مش لازم تتم (1988) as حنفي
- Big Guys' Game (1987) as مسعود
- The wife is first to know (1987)
- Monsters Run (1987) as د. نبيه
- Allaeiba (1987) as Aziz
- Raghba wa hiqd wa intiqam (1986)
- Oh My Country...Ah (1986)
- Before the farewell (1986)
- Al-Waratha (1986)
- Al'unthaa (1986) as عطوه
- Rebellious woman (1986)
- Save Whatever is Possible (1985)
- El-Halal Yksab (1985) as فؤاد
- Shaaytan Men Assal (1985) as Sherif Azmy
- A Deal With a Woman (1985) as Sherif
- Shahd Al-Maleka (1985) as محمد انور
- بداية ونهاية (1985)
- ألف ليلة وليلة (1984) as شهريار
- Bahr Al Awham (1984)
- Guard Dogs (1984)
- Al-Nasabin (1984) as Imad
- Albarnas (1984) as A: Kharbotli
- عطفة خوخة (1983)
- The Hallucination Kingdom (1983) as مرسي
- Walls of Tanneries (1983)
- عضة كلب (1983) as عوني
- Thy Lord Is Ever Watchful (1983)
- Aietida' (1982) as شريف
- Your Eyes Shining (1982) as Hazem
- The Shame (1982) as شكري - رئيس النيابة
- Lial (1982)
- Breakdown (1982) as سامي عبدالحميد
- Lahzat daef (1981) as Sherif Farid
- El'Ersh (1981)
- Min yajnn myn? (1981) as يونس / شريف
- A Dinner Date (1981) as عزت أبو الروس
- صراع العشاق (1981) as عباس النجعاوي
- Farewell to Torment (1981) as Nour
- A Trip of Terror (1981) as Kamal كمال
- A Night When the Moon Cried (1980) as Ahmed
- Challenge the strong (1980) as الضابط أحمد لطفي
- Sorry i refuse the divorce (1980) as عصام
- Tears Without Sins (1980) as د. كمال
- Let me avenge (1979) as محمود الغزاوي
- قصة الحي الغربي (1979) as سامي
- A Woman Deceived Me (1979) as أحمد حمدي
- Rescue This Family (1979) as mamdouh
- رجال لا يعرفون الحب (1979)
- Sin of an Angel (1979) as Toman / Saeed Asaad
- Asyad Wa Abeed (1978)
- Beware, Gentlemen (1978) as Dr. Galal
- Ahla Ayam Al Omr (1978) as Mamdouh Fahmy
- امرأة بلا قيد (1978) as Abdel Hamid
- Mokalmet Baa'd Montasaf Elleil (1978)
- The Road of Lovers (1978) as Engineer Salah Najm El-Din
- Hob Fauq Al-Burkan (1978)
- Wa Menel Hob Ma Qatal (1978)
- الكلمة الأخيرة (1978)
- Laiali Yasmeen (1978) as Kareem
- A woman is a woman (1978) as Kamal
- Layl waraghba (1977)
- Thousand Kisses and kiss (1977) as عصام
- Behold How Bold Is Sokkar (1977)
- The Devils (1977)
- Madness of Love (1977)
- Thousands Kisses (1977) as Issam
- حلوة يا دنيا الحب (1977)
- Love Comes Before Bread Sometimes (1977) as د. منير فتحي
- Women in the City (1977) as يوسف عبدالله
- Beyond Love (1976)
- Viva Zalata (1976) as Billy the kid
- The Sinners (1976) as أحمد صابر
- The Hot Tears (1976)
- أمواج بلا شاطئ (1976) as Nader نادر
- غراميات عازب (1976) as وحيد
- women in print (1976)
- Your Wisdom, God! (1976)
- Shouq (1976)
- Barefoot on the Gold Bridge (1976) as Ahmed Sameh
- La waqt lil-demoue (1976)
- Nagham Fi Hayaty (1975) as محسن سلامة
- Amira.. My Love (1975) as Adel Najeeb
- يا رب توبة (1975) as أحمد محمد عبدالسميع
- Mean yekdar al-aziza (1975) as مدحت الدمنهوري
- الأخوة الأعداء (1974) as Tawfiq توفيق الأرماني
- The Most Beautiful Days of My Life (1974) as Samir
- The Bullet is Still in My Pocket (1974) as Marwan
- A woman in love (1974) as Ahmed
- The Fugitive (1974)
- The Beauty and The Scoundrel (1974) as عبده عبد البر حسنين
- My Blood, My Tears and My Smile (1973) as Mamdouh
- Strangers (1973)
- Soul lover (1973) as Murad
- ملكة الحب (1973)
- Wild Flowers (1972) as نادر
- بنت بديعة (1972) as كمال
- Watch Out for Zuzu (1972) as Saeed Kamel
- Raghabat Mamnou'aa (1972)
- Love & Pride (1972) as عادل
- The Lady of the Black Moons (1971) as Omar
- Queen of the Night (1971) as محمد
- My Beautiful Teacher (1971) as Yousif
- Nar Elshouq (1970)
- Dalal Al-Masria (1970) as Fouad Bey
- Empty State
- Edge Of Anger
- Groom's bath
- مسرحية سحلب
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hussein Fahmy best known for?
Hussein Fahmy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Full House (2023), Mafia (2002), The Lady of the Black Moons (1971).
When and where was Hussein Fahmy born?
Hussein Fahmy was born on March 22, 1940 in Egypt.
How many credits does Hussein Fahmy have?
Hussein Fahmy has accumulated over 152 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2025.
What is Hussein Fahmy's background in cinema and television?
Hussein Fahmy is an Egyptian actor of Circassian descent. He was born in Cairo to an aristocratic family. His grandfather, Muhammad Pasha Fahmy, was the head of the Shura Council, and his father, Mahmoud Pasha Fahmy, was the secretariat of the Shura Council. Fahmy graduated from the High Cinema Institute in 1963 and st...
Hussein Fahmy by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Full House (2023) as عادل — aged about 83
- Mafia (2002) as Himself — aged about 62
- The Lady of the Black Moons (1971) as Omar — aged about 31
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