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 149
Movies 137
TV Shows 12
![Valentino](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/307346-valentino.webp)
Valentino (2020)
![The Ghosts of Adly Allam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/171579-the-ghosts-of-adly-allam.webp)
The Ghosts of Adly Allam (2017)
![Mamoun & Associates](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/299072-mamoun-associates.webp)
Mamoun & Associates (2016)
![Professor and Head of Department](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/307349.webp)
Professor and Head of Department (2015)
![Naji Attallah's Squad](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/179320.webp)
Naji Attallah's Squad (2012)
![Alzheimer's](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26389-alzheimer-s.webp)
Alzheimer's (2010)
![Bobbos](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26379-bobbos.webp)
Bobbos (2009)
![Morgan Ahmed Morgan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/169244-morgan-ahmed-morgan.webp)
Morgan Ahmed Morgan (2007)
![The Yacoubian Building](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26381-the-yacoubian-building.webp)
The Yacoubian Building (2006)
![The Embassy in the Building](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26386-el-sefara-fi-el-omara.webp)
The Embassy in the Building (2005)
![A Groom from a Security Agency](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26397-a-groom-from-a-security-agency.webp)
A Groom from a Security Agency (2004)
![The Assassination of Richard Nixon](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/15952-the-assassination-of-richard-nixon.webp)
The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004)
![The Prince of Darkness](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26391-the-prince-of-darkness.webp)
The Prince of Darkness (2002)
![A Message to the Governor](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/185661-message-to-the-ruler.webp)
A Message to the Governor (1998)
![Birds of Darkness](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26401-birds-of-darkness.webp)
Birds of Darkness (1995)
![The Terrorist](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26384-the-terrorist.webp)
The Terrorist (1994)
![The Forgotten](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/185658-the-forgotten.webp)
The Forgotten (1993)
![Al Zaeem](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/204714-el-zaeem.webp)
Al Zaeem (1993)
![Shams El Zanaty](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26392-shams-el-zanaati.webp)
Shams El Zanaty (1991)
![Playing with Giants](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/127077-playing-with-giants.webp)
Playing with Giants (1991)
![Highly Dangerous Man](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26396-mosajal-khatar.webp)
Highly Dangerous Man (1991)
![The Devil's Island](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/185655-the-island-of-the-divel.webp)
The Devil's Island (1990)
![Hanafy Al Obaha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26385-his-highness-hanafy.webp)
Hanafy Al Obaha (1990)
![Al Mouled](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/185656-al-mouled.webp)
Al Mouled (1989)
![The Tiger and The Female](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/185664-the-female-and-the-tiger.webp)
The Tiger and The Female (1987)
![Karakon On The Street](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/173660-karakon-on-the-street.webp)
Karakon On The Street (1986)
![Humans and Jinn](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/469718-mankind-and-the-jinn.webp)
Humans and Jinn (1985)
![As Not to Fly the Smoke](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/122696-so-the-smoke-won-t-blow-away.webp)
As Not to Fly the Smoke (1984)
![The Nobody](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/172129-al-halfout.webp)
The Nobody (1984)
![Two on the Road](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/185649-two-on-the-road.webp)
Two on the Road (1984)
![Tit for Tat](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/172037-tit-for-tat.webp)
Tit for Tat (1984)
![The Begger](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/172323-the-begger.webp)
The Begger (1983)
![Al Avokato](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26395-the-lawyer.webp)
Al Avokato (1983)
![Al Ghoul](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/185665-the-ghoul.webp)
Al Ghoul (1983)
![Khamsa Bab](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/185645-gate-five.webp)
Khamsa Bab (1983)
![Love in a Jail Cell](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/172088-love-in-a-jail-cell.webp)
Love in a Jail Cell (1983)
![Mothers in Exile](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/303773-mothers-in-exile.webp)
Mothers in Exile (1981)
![The Suspect](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/26405-suspect-criminal.webp)
The Suspect (1981)
![We Only Live Once](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/172210-we-only-live-once.webp)
We Only Live Once (1981)
![Vote for Dr. Sulaiman Abdulbaset](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/172083-vote-for-dr-sulaiman-abdulbaset.webp)
Vote for Dr. Sulaiman Abdulbaset (1981)
![The Hell](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/304633-aljahim.webp)
The Hell (1980)
![Troublemaker](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/172093-ghawi-mashakel.webp)
Troublemaker (1980)
![Tears on Bold Eyes](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/424868-tears-on-bold-eyes.webp)
Tears on Bold Eyes (1980)
![Smart but Stupid](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/172312-smart-but-ediots.webp)
Smart but Stupid (1980)
![Dad Has Lost His Mind](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/304614-dad-has-lost-his-mind.webp)
Dad Has Lost His Mind (1980)
![Take Care of Your Neighbors](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/173412-watch-out-for-your-neighbors.webp)
Take Care of Your Neighbors (1979)
![A Killer Who killed No one](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/304675-a-killer-who-killed-no-one.webp)
A Killer Who killed No one (1979)
![The Witness Who Didn't See Anything](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/204640-the-witness-who-didn-t-see-anything.webp)
The Witness Who Didn't See Anything (1976)
![The Invisible Trick](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/171629-the-invisible-trick.webp)
The Invisible Trick (1975)
![Demons Forever](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/329279-demons-forever.webp)
Demons Forever (1974)
![The School of Mischief](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/316927-the-school-of-mischief.webp)
The School of Mischief (1973)
![City Lights](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/304729-adwaa-el-madina.webp)
City Lights (1972)
![Sweet Trip](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/544321-sweet-trip.webp)
Sweet Trip (1971)
![College Girls](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/569277-banat-fi-el-gamaa.webp)
College Girls (1971)
![Witch](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/576832-witch.webp)
Witch (1971)
![The Showgirl](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/396876-fatat-al-estearad.webp)
The Showgirl (1969)
![Thieves but Cute](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/169160-thieves-but-cute.webp)
Thieves but Cute (1969)
![7 Days in Heaven](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/1055967-7-days-in-heaven.webp)
7 Days in Heaven (1969)
![Joys](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/304641-wedding-ceremonies.webp)
Joys (1968)
![The Tale of Three Girls](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/185673-the-tale-of-three-girls.webp)
The Tale of Three Girls (1968)
![Love situation](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/572915-love-situation.webp)
Love situation (1967)
![Wellness leave](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/572916.webp)
Wellness leave (1966)
![Three Thieves](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/304622-three-thieves.webp)
Three Thieves (1966)
![The Three Wise Men](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/355383-el-okala-el-talata.webp)
The Three Wise Men (1965)
![Bakhit](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
Bakhit
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1940-05-17 (84 years old)
Birth Nameعادل محمد إمام محمد
Birth PlaceMansoura, Egypt, Egypt
ReligionIslam
Net Worth$1.85 Billion
ChildrenMohamed Emam, Ramy Imam
SiblingsEssam Imam
RelativesMustafa Metwalli, Omar Metwalli
CitizenshipsEgypt
Also Known AsAdel Imam, Adel Emam, Адиль Имам, عادل محمد إمام محمد, الزعيم
AwardsNational Order of Merit, Order of Merit, Order of Ouissam Alaouite, National Order of the Cedar, Marrakech International Film Festival Honorary Award
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