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Samir Ghanem

Jan 15, 1937 - May 20, 2021 (84 years old) in Asyut, Egypt

Samir Youssif Ghanem graduated from the faculty of agriculture in 1967. He became friends with George Seydhom and al-Deyf Ahmed and the three formed “Adwaa al-Masrah” (Theater Lights), which was a singing and acting trozupe. Ghanem had outstanding stage performances in the productions “Tabeekh al-Malayka” (Angelic Cuisine), “Romeo wa Juliet,” among others. Ghanem also had an outstanding performance in “Fawazir Ramadan” – Ramadan Trivia Shows – where he assumed the character Fatouta. Among his most successful television performances was his role in “Hekayat Captain Mizo” (The Tales of Captain Mizo). Although having a career containing several flops and mediocre efforts, Ghanem is considered among the most talented, spontaneous and resourceful comedic actors in the middle east.

Known For

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Saturday Night Live Arabia
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In The La La Land
Salim
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Diaries of a Very Angry Wife
Samir
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ألف ليلة وليلة
شهريار
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Azmy & Ashgan
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Lahfa
El-Halawany
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Sharbat Louz
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Mizo's Story
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Encrypted Letter
شخصيته الحقيقية
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Super Miro

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