An Egyptian actor, who was born in the city of Tanta in 1911. He memorized the Holy Qur’an and entered the primary and preparatory school. Then he moved to Cairo and lived in Shubra neighborhood. He obtained his secondary certificate in 1928. He worked on the theater, before he had the opportunity to work in cinema in 1939 by participating in the movie Lend Me 3 Pounds. He is best known for acting in: Bitter Grapes, Thief and Dogs, and Women Don't Know How To Lie. He passed away in 1980.