Biography
Mohamed Sobhy is an Egyptian actor, writer and director who was born in Cairo in 1948. At a young age he was known for his talent of imitating famous artists; “Youssef Wahby, “Abu-Lam’a” and “Ahmad al-Haddaad”, a talent that paved his way to join the famous radio entertainment program “Saa’a le-albak i.e. An hour for your heart”. His unique artistic talent first appeared during his final exam at the High Institute of Dramatic Arts in 1967 when he played Hamlet, graduated with honors and was appointed demonstrator. He later wrote, starred and directed in his own theatrical version of Hamlet. Thus, his name was added to the British Encyclopedia, the most famous international encyclopedia. He started his career playing minor roles in stage plays with famous stars like Salaah Mansour, Fou’aad al-Mohandess, Hassan Youssef, Muhammad ‘Awad, Muhammad Negm and others. Although he played small roles, yet his appearance attracted audience and gained the admiration of those whom he worked with for his undeniable talent. His first, small but significant, role in “Hello Shalaby (1970)” was one of his most known achievements at the time. His lead roles started with ” Entaha al-dars ya ghabi i.e. Lesson is over, stupid”. Then, followed his roles in “’Aly Beih Mazhar. i.e. Mr. Aly Mazhar”, “Hamlet”, “Al-jokar i.e. The Joker”, “Al-hamagy i.e. The barbarian”, “Weg-het nazar i.e. A point of view”, “Mama America”, “Le’bet al-sett i.e. A woman’s plaything”, “Carmen”, and other Naguib El Reehany plays that he produced in the late 90's and early 2000's. Among Sobhy’s popular TV series are: “Aly Beih Mazhar. i.e. Mr. Aly Mazhar”, “Kimo”, “Rehlet al-million i.e. The journey to be a millionaire”, “Sonbol baa’d el Million i.e. Sonbol..A millionaire”, “Yawmeyyat Wanees i.e. Wanees days” (seven seasons) and “Faares bela gawaad i.e. A knight without a horse”. On the silver screen, Sobhy was widely noticed in “Abnaa al-samt i.e. Sons of silence, and his critically acclaimed role as an activist student in the political drama “Al-Karnak.”
Filmography
all 49
Movies 41
Director 13
TV Shows 8
Writer 1
Noon Stars (2021)
Me, the Bee and the Wasp (2019)
Our Failure (2018)
The Flirtation of Girls (2017)
Ramadan Kareem (2017)
Me And Them (2005)
Horseless Knight (2002)
The Lady's Puppet (2000)
Have a Safe Journey 2000 (2000)
Carmen (1999)
Mama America (1998)
Wanees' Family (1997)
Wanees's Diaries (1994)
A Hero from Upper Egypt (1991)
Al-Shaytana Allati Ahabtni (1990)
Adam Uncovered (1990)
Agent number 13 (1989)
A Point of View (1989)
الفلوس والوحوش (1988)
المشاغب ستة (1988)
Hallucinations (1988)
Sonbol Baad Al Milyoun (1987)
Balagh didi aimra'a (1986)
The Savage Man (1985)
El Mahzooz (1985)
Ali Beh Mazhar and 40 Thieves (1985)
العبقري خمسة (1985)
الجريح (1985)
Here's Cairo (1985)
El Baghbaghan (1984)
Rehlet El Melyon (1984)
Doctor Despite his Nose (1982)
You're Free (1981)
The Joker (1979)
Kayf Takhsar Melyoon Geneh (1978)
Waraa Al-Shams (1978)
Zizo, My Beloved Uncle (1977)
Where Is the Way Out (1977)
Uncle Zizo Habiby (1977)
Ali Beh Mazhar (1976)
Forset El Omr (1976)
Viva Zalata (1976)
Al-Karnak (1975)
Lesson Is Over, Idiot (1975)
Entaha El Dars Ya Ghabi (1975)
Sons of Silence (1974)
Horizons (1972)
Hello Shalaby (1969)
A Notorious House (1965)
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GenderMale
Birthday1948-03-03 (76 years old)
Birth Nameمحمد محمود محمد صبيحى
Birth PlaceCairo, Egypt
ReligionIslam
CitizenshipsEgypt
Also Known Asمحمد صبحي, Mohamed Sobhy, محمد صبحى
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