Mohamed Sobhi

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. …

Movies & TV Shows

1. Karnak (1975) — Helmy
2. Here's Cairo (1985) — Snoussi
3. Wanees's Diaries (1994) — Wanees ونيس أبو الفضل جاد الله عويس عبدالحق
4. The Joker (1979) — Engineer Shareef, The Doctor, Zaki Dabour, Uncle Ayoub, 'Atiyat
5. Agent number 13 (1989) — Sharif Mehran
6. Viva Zalata (1976)
7. Zizo, My Beloved Uncle (1977) — Zizou
8. The Savage Man (1985) — آدم عبد ربه آدم
9. A Point Of View (1989) — عرفة الشواف
10. Where Is the Way Out (1977) — عباس
11. Hello Shalaby (1969) — د. مجدي
12. Wanees' Family (1997)
13. The Lady's Puppet (2000) — حسن عاشور أبو طبق
14. Hallucinations (1988)
15. Horseless Knight (2002) — Hafez Naguib
16. Adam Uncovered (1990) — Adam
17. Horizons (1972) — Hamlet
18. Mama America (1998) — عايش شحاتة منافع
19. Have a Safe Journey 2000 (2000) — قرني الريجيسير
20. Ali Beh Mazhar (1976)
21. Waraa Al-Shams (1978) — Walid وليد
22. The Flirtation of Girls (2017) — أستاذ حمام
23. Our Failure (2018) — بائس
24. Carmen (1999) — الأستاذ
25. El Baghbaghan (1984) — حلامبوحة
26. You're Free (1981)
27. Lesson Is Over, Idiot (1975)
28. The devil who loved me (1990) — مقدم صلاح شوقي
29. A Lifetime of Joy (2020) — بنفسه - لقطات أرشيفية
30. Ali Beh Mazhar and 40 Thieves (1985)
31. Doctor Despite his Nose (1982)
32. الجريح (1985)
33. Genius Five (1985)
34. Almoshaghib Sitta (1988)
35. Noon Stars (2021)
36. Be Good to Your Parents (1976)
37. A Family That Has Been Banned (2022)
38. A Hero from Upper Egypt (1991) — هريدي
39. Sons of Silence (1974) — Samir
40. El Mahzooz (1985) — عزوز

Directed

1. The Savage Man (1985) — Director
2. A Point Of View (1989) — Director
3. The Lady's Puppet (2000) — Director
4. Hallucinations (1988) — Director
5. Wanees' Family (1997) — Director
6. Carmen (1999) — Director
7. The Flirtation of Girls (2017) — Director
8. You're Free (1981) — Director
9. Mama America (1998) — Director
10. Have a Safe Journey 2000 (2000) — Director
11. Our Failure (2018) — Director
12. El Mahzooz (1985) — Director
13. Noon Stars (2021) — Director
14. A Family That Has Been Banned (2022) — Director
15. Me, the Bee and the Wasp (2019) — Director
16. هاملت (1977) — Director
17. A Very Rich Poor Man (2007) — Director