Biography
Adel Imam is an Egyptian comedic actor, and one of the most iconic figures in Arab cinema. He's starred in over 100 movies and 10 plays, earning the adoration of audiences and critics alike. He was born in Mansoura on May 17, 1940, but at an early aged moved with his family to Sayyed Zeinab where he grew up. The actor got his bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Cairo, where he became passionately involved in college theatre productions. He joined a television troupe in 1962 while still a student, and began starring in TV plays like "Ana wa Howa wa Heya" (He, She and I) and "Al Nassabin" (The Swindlers) which was performed at the Al Hakim Theater. In the following years he acted in several well received plays like "Al Bijamma Al Hamra" (The Red Pajamas), "Fardet Shamal" (Left Shoe) and "Gharammiyat A'feefy" (A'feefy's Love Affairs). In the 1970s, he starred in the hit play "Madrassat Al Mashaghbeen" (Mischief at School), which screened from 1971 to 1975. He then did "Shahid Mashafsh Hagga" (The Witness Didn't See Anything) which was screened over a period of seven years. Afterwards, he did "Al Wadd Sayyid Al Shaghal," which screened from 1985 to 1993. Imam has had one of the longest acting careers. More recently, he starred in "The Yacoubian Building," adapted from Alaa Al-Aswany's celebrated novel. The film, a poignant piece of social commentary, is known to be the highest-budgeted film in Egyptian cinema history. In 2012, an Egyptian court convicted Imam for defamation of Islam (not the first time this has happened). The films targeted in this particular case were "Al Irhabi" (The Terrorist) and "Al Zaeem" (The Leader) in which he satirizes Arab autocratic rulers. Imam, however, won his appeal against the conviction. In 2000, the United Nations named him a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR.
Filmography
all 148
Movies 137
TV Shows 11
Valentino (2020)
Hidden Worlds (2018)
The Ghosts of Adly Allam (2017)
Mamoun & Associates (2016)
Professor and Head of Department (2015)
His Excellency (2014)
The Oracle (2013)
Naji Attallah's Squad (2012)
Alzheimer's (2010)
Bobbos (2009)
Hassan and Marcus (2008)
Morgan Ahmed Morgan (2007)
The Yacoubian Building (2006)
The Embassy in the Building (2005)
A Groom from a Security Agency (2004)
The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004)
The Danish Experience (2003)
The Prince of Darkness (2002)
Hello America (2000)
Bodyguard (1999)
Mahrous the Minister's Attaché (1999)
A Message to the Governor (1998)
Bakhit & Adeela 2 : Bucket & Pot (1997)
Sweet Oblivion (1996)
Birds of Darkness (1995)
Bakhit and Adeela (1995)
The Terrorist (1994)
The Forgotten (1993)
Al Zaeem (1993)
Terrorism and Kebab (1992)
Shams El Zanaty (1991)
Playing with Giants (1991)
Highly Dangerous Man (1991)
The Devil's Island (1990)
Hanafy Al Obaha (1990)
Al Mouled (1989)
Salam Ya Sahby (1987)
The Tiger and the Female (1987)
Karakon On The Street (1986)
Ramadan on the Volcano (1985)
Al Halfout (1985)
Humans and Jinn (1985)
Sayed The Servant (1985)
A Husband On Demand (1985)
Take Care of Your Mind (1985)
Who is the Thief Between Us (1984)
Hata La Yatir Al Dokhan (1984)
Two on the Road (1984)
Ehtares Men El Khot (1984)
Tit for Tat (1984)
Ana Elli Katalt El Hanash (1984)
The Begger (1983)
Al Avokato (1983)
Al Ghoul (1983)
Khamsa Bab (1983)
The Street Player (1983)
Neither Seen, Nor Known (1983)
Antar Holding His Sword (1983)
Love in a Jail Cell (1983)
Esabat Hamada Wa Toto (1982)
Ala Bab El Wazeer (1982)
Omahat Fil Manfa (1981)
A Warm Winter Night (1981)
The Suspect (1981)
We Only Live Once (1981)
Vote for Dr. Sulaiman Abdulbaset (1981)
Al Gaheem (1980)
Troublemaker (1980)
Tears on Bold Eyes (1980)
Smart but Stupid (1980)
Dad Has Lost His Mind (1980)
Shaaban Taht El Sifr (1980)
Take Care of Your Neighbors (1979)
We're the Bus People (1979)
A Killer Who killed No one (1979)
Ragab Fawq Safeeh Sakhin (1979)
Adventurers Around the World (1979)
I Have the Wallet (1978)
Young men dancing over the fire (1978)
Kayf Takhsar Melyoon Geneh (1978)
The Game (1978)
Dreams Of El Tayer Boy (1978)
Ayb Ya Lulu ... Ya Lulu Ayb (1978)
Some Visit the Marriage Registrar Twice (1978)
The Demons Husbands (1977)
The Tender Gender (1977)
Where Do You Hide the Sun? (1977)
Harami El Hob (1977)
Violet Flower (1977)
Marriage on Air (1976)
Reckless Husbands (1976)
The Witness Who Didn't See Anything (1976)
Sabrina (1975)
Looking for Troubles (1975)
Everybody Wants Love (1975)
Hello, I'm the Cat (1975)
Forbidden at the Wedding Night (1975)
The Invisible Trick (1975)
The Important Thing Is Love (1974)
24 Hours of Love (1974)
The Happy Marriage (1974)
Demons Forever (1974)
عندما يغنى الحب (1973)
Something of Love (1973)
The School of Mischief (1973)
Devils and football (1973)
Searching for a Scandal (1973)
Trouble rioters (1973)
أضواء المدينة (1972)
Houses Secrets (1971)
Love on the Agricultural Road (1971)
Sweet Trip (1971)
Ms. Manal Diary (1971)
شباب في عاصفة (1971)
College Girls (1971)
Witch (1971)
Virgo (1970)
Adolescents' Love (1970)
The Mirror (1970)
Reda Bond (1970)
The Pickpocket (1970)
Fatatt El Estearaad (1969)
Marriage for Half an Hour (1969)
Thieves but Cute (1969)
Me, My Wife and My Lover (1969)
The People Inside (1969)
7 Days in Heaven (1969)
My Wife's Ghost (1968)
I'm The Doctor (1968)
Joys (1968)
Sweet and Naughty (1968)
How to Rob a Millionaire (1968)
The Tale of Three Girls (1968)
My Wife's Dignity (1967)
Albijamat alhamra' (1967)
El Khouroug Min El Guana (1967)
El Ragel Da Hayganeni (1967)
Love situation (1967)
Sayed Darwish (1966)
Three Thieves (1966)
إجازة بالعافية (1966)
My Wife the General Manager (1966)
Ana Fein Wenti Fein (1965)
The Three Wise Men (1965)
ًWhere I am and where are you? (1965)
Al-modeer Al-Fanni (1965)
I, He and She (1964)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1940-05-17 (83 years old)
Birth Nameعادل امام
Birth PlaceMansoura, Egypt, Egypt
ReligionIslam
Net Worth$1.85 Billion
ChildrenMohamed Emam, Ramy Imam
SiblingsAbdelrahman Imam
CitizenshipsEgypt
Also Known Asعادل إمام, Adel Imam, Adel Emam, عادل امام, Адиль Имам
AwardsNational Order of Merit, Order of Merit, Order of Ouissam Alaouite, National Order of the Cedar
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