Younes Shalaby
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Name: Younis Ali Youssef Shalaby (also Younes Shalaby).
Birth: May 30, 1941, in El Mansoura, Dakahleya, Egypt.
Death: November 12, 2007 (age 66).
Education: Degree from the High Institute of Theatrical Arts in 1969.
Career Start: Theater.
Notable Theater: The Delinquents (1973), The Kids Have Grown Up.
Cinema Debut: Shadows on the Other Side (1975).
Awards: Honorary award for his role in Lovers Under 20.
TV Series: Eyes, Women Don’t Do This.
Children's Program: Boogi and Tamtam.
Known Credits: 104.
Status: Considered one of the biggest comedy icons in modern Egyptian cinema.
Personal: Married to a relative; had several children.
Younis Ali Youssef Shalaby was born on May 30, 1941, in El Mansoura, Dakahleya, Egypt. He earned a degree from the High Institute of Theatrical Arts in 1969 and began his career in theater. His notable stage performances include The Delinquents in 1973 and The Kids Have Grown Up. He made his cinematic debut in Shadows on the Other Side in 1975. Shalaby received an honorary award for his role in the movie Lovers Under 20. His television work
Career overview
Younis Ali Youssef Shalaby, also known as Younes Shalaby, was born in Dakahleya, Egypt, on May 30, 1941. He earned his degree from the High Institute of Theatrical Arts in 1969 and subsequently began his acting career in the theater. He achieved particular notice for his work in the comedies The Delinquents in 1973 and The Kids Have Grown Up. Alongside his stage career, he transitioned into cinema, beginning with his role in Shadows on the Other Side in 1975. He received an honorary award for his performance in the film Lovers Under 20.
In addition to his film and theatrical work, Shalaby appeared in several television series, including Eyes and Women Don’t Do This. He also contributed to the famous children’s program Boogi and Tamtam. Widely recognized for his comedic contributions, he is considered one of the biggest comedy icons in modern Egyptian cinema. Throughout his career, he amassed 104 known acting credits. Shalaby passed away on November 12, 2007, at the age of 66.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
104 titles- The Fugitives (2023) as صاحب النادى
- The Prince of Darkness (2002)
- Zaghloul Gab Mahmoul (1999)
- ناقص واحد (1997)
- الحلو ما يكملش (1997)
- Ana Elly Astahel (1995)
- Too Little Love.. Too Much Violence (1995)
- موزع البريد (1994)
- Al-Dababeer (1994)
- Bou Aboud's Family (1994) as عبدالمحسن
- Stupid on Zero (1993) as Asfour Suliman
- Mister Dollar (1993)
- Alwad aljina (1993)
- Men In Danger (1993)
- Harib min Al-tagneed (1992)
- Everyone Deceives Everyone (1992) as saleh
- El Magnona Wil Hob (1992)
- Husbands in Trouble (1992) as Saeed
- Stop (1991) as فتوح النجار
- Aman Ya Dunia - أمان يا دنيا (1991) as مرسي
- Khabtta El-Umar (1991)
- A Bride is needed (1990)
- One Woman Is Not Enough (1990) as Fawzy
- The Three Fools (1990) as Jaber
- El Tayeb Wil Sharess Wil Wahsh (1990)
- Al'astaa maharuws (1990) as محروس
- Kebab..But (1990)
- Kafr El-tamaeen (1989)
- Harat El-Habayeb (1989) as Farouk Abdel Dayem Ibrahim
- Elish Went to the Army (1989)
- Conqueror of the Knights (1988)
- The Landlord (1988)
- El Shaweesh Hassan (1988)
- مسرحية الانون وسيادته (1988)
- The Market (1987)
- The Killer Of Karmoz (1987)
- Elsool Wel Haramee (1987)
- Hala (1986) as Younes
- The Informer (1986)
- Had Al-Saif (1986) as Shaboura
- El-Halal Yksab (1985) as علي
- Scorpions' Hill (1985)
- Maghawry in college (1985) as Maghawry
- Fun station (1985) as فؤاد
- Al-Tayyeb Effendi (1984)
- Tabounet Hamza - طابونة حمزة (1984) as Hussein
- The Bakery (1984) as Al Shahaat / Awad
- Al Ashqia (1984)
- Naeema Fakeha Moharama (1984) as حنفي
- Avenging Ragab (1984)
- Rioters in the army (1984) as عصفور
- The Fox and Grapes (1984) as محسن
- Bogy and Tamtam (1983) as بوجي
- الجبان (1983)
- بوجي وطمطم (1983)
- El Arbagy (1983) as جنش
- Luck Beach (1983) as Mosaad
- إضراب المجانين (1983)
- Rayya and Sakina (1983) as عزوز / سكينة
- Sotohi Foq Al-Shagra (1983) as سطوحي
- Tower of Tanneries (1983) as Mabrouk
- The Man Who Sold The Sun (1983) as Jamil
- Man in women's prison (1982)
- The Lock (1982)
- Five in Hell (1982)
- Hassan Beh El Ghalban (1982) as Ashraf
- Bride and two grooms (1982)
- Mekhemar Is Always Ready (1982)
- Sargeant Shabrawi (1982) as Shebrawy
- 4-2-4 (1981) as Mansour
- El-Arafa (1981) as Kamel Abu Ghraibah
- Behind The University's Walls (1981)
- احترس!!! نحن المجانين (1981) as سلامة
- Eyes (1980) as حيرم
- Whose Son Is He (1980)
- Lips that don't know lies (1980)
- Jack of All Trades (1979)
- Under 20 Lovers (1979)
- No Longer Kids (1979) as Atef
- We Are the Bus People (1979) as علي
- The Invisible Trick (1979) as خليل - تمرجي المشرحة
- المليونيرة النشالة (1978) as محبوب سلمان
- أولاد الحلال (1978) as حوده
- Shafiqa and Metwally (1978) as بلبل
- أخر شقاوة (1978)
- Ela Al Ma2zoon Ya Habibi (1977)
- Star Maker (1977) as Farouk
- Al Zouj Al Mohtaram (1977)
- Thousands Kisses (1977)
- Thousand Kisses and kiss (1977)
- Caught in a Honey Trap (1977) as سامح - ضيف شرف
- Legs In Mud (1976) as Farag
- Qamar Al-Zaman (1976)
- غراميات عازب (1976) as موظف المحل
- Days Journey (1976) as سعيد
- Your Wisdom, God! (1976)
- Karnak (1975) as Mohsen
- Hadha Uhibbuh wa Hadha Uriduh (1975)
- Bamba Kasher (1974)
- The School of Mischief (1973) as Mansour
- The Troublemakers (1973) as مجدي
- أشجان (1970) as سامي
- Cairo in a Thousand Years (1969)
- Bougy & Tamtam: Falafilo's Station as Bougy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Younes Shalaby best known for?
Younes Shalaby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fugitives (2023), The Prince of Darkness (2002), Sargento Getúlio (1983), 4-2-4 (1981).
When and where was Younes Shalaby born?
Younes Shalaby was born on May 30, 1941 in El Mansoura, Egypt. They passed away on November 12, 2007.
How many credits does Younes Shalaby have?
Younes Shalaby has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2023.
What is Younes Shalaby's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Younes Shalaby (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no aste...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Prince of Darkness (2002) — aged about 61
- 4-2-4 (1981) as Mansour — aged about 40
- The Fugitives (2023) as صاحب النادى — aged about 82
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