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Tawfiq Al-Deqen

Acting Born May 3, 1924 Egypt 24 credits

Biography

Tawfiq Ameen Muhammad Ahmad al-Sheikh Al Deqen was born in the village of Horeen in Berket al-Sab’ Monoufeyya (delta of Egypt). He graduated from the High Institute of Dramatic Arts in 1950. His career started when he was still studying when he played the role of a peasant and then participated in “Dhohoor al-Islaam" (The appearance of Islam) in 1951. Seven years after his graduation, Tawfik joined the Free Theatre Troupe. He also worked with Esma’eel Yasseen in his troupe then joined the National Theatre where he remained member of its troupe until the end of his life. In the National Theatre, he presented “’ Aaelat al-Doghry" (The Dodgers), “Bedaaya wa nehaaya" (Dead among the living), “Sekkat al-salaama" (The safe way), “Al-Mahroussa" i.e. The Blessed”, “’ Afareet Masr al-gedeeda i.e. The demons of Heliopolis”, “Al-farafeer” where he excelled. , “Mash-had men al-guesr" (View from the bridge), “Hesbet Berma" (Berma calculation)”, “Al-naass elly taht" (Downstairs people), “ Kahayal al-dhell" (Shadow plays), “Solaymaan al-Halaby” and “Beer al-sellem" (Stairwell). He was very popular in playing the evil scoundrel role in a very special manner that was assisted by his features thus making him one of the best Arab actors in such roles. As Tawfik grew older his roles changed. He played the role of the helpless father in “’Ala baab al-Wazeer” and the peasant’s role in “Kharaga wa lam ya’od" (Out and never back). His on-screen phrases became idioms in Egypt and all over the Arab world; “Ahla men al-sharaf mafeesh,” “Hambaka” and “Alo ya Omam”.

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Known for

Film

Saladin

as Prince of Akka

The Testament of Sister New Devil

as Sorcerer

Full filmography

  • محمد رسول الله (1980) as النمرود
  • Saladin (1963) as Prince of Akka
  • ألف ليلة وليلة (1984) as مفتاح سر التاريخ
  • Dreams Of El Tayer Boy (1978)
  • The Black Cat (1964) as Al- A'awar/Awad/ Mursi
  • The Land (1970) as Sheikh Sha'ban
  • Struggle in the Harbor (1956) as Ezzat
  • رحلة هادئة (1978)
  • My Wife the General Manager (1966) as عبدالقوي
  • Searching for a Scandal (1973) as Saber/Sami's Friend
  • At the Minister's Door (1982) as Abdul Samad Effendi
  • A Man in Our House (1961) as محمود الدباغ
  • Port Said (1957) as محمود شيكو
  • A File in Vice (1986) as wassfi
  • Adieu Bonaparte (1985)
  • All Sizzle, No Steak (1978)
  • Khalid ibn el Walid (1958) as متمم بن نويرة
  • El dow' El khafet (1961)
  • الحقيقة.. ذلك المجهول (1977)
  • Cairo 30 (1966) as والد إحسان/ شحاته تركى
  • Son of Hamido (1957) as الباز أفندي
  • Adham Al-Sharqawi (1964) as Maghawri
  • Forbidden at the Wedding Night (1975) as Sorcerer
  • The End of the World is not Tomorrow (1983)