Biographies: Hamdy El Sakhawy - Actor

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Egyptian actor Hamdy El Sakhawy was born in 1955. Directors have often cast him in roles as a foreigner, taking advantage of his European appearance. He is best known for his television acting, including such works as: “La Ahad Binam Fi Iskandria” (No One Sleeps in Alexandria), “Meen Atlak El Risas ‘Ala Hind Alaam” (Who Shot Hind Alaam), “El Malak Farouk” (King Farouk), “Ragil wa Sit Sitat” (One Man, Six Ladies) and “El Sa’irun Nayiman” (The Sleep Walkers).


An Egyptian actor, known for his European features, as he has often played foreign characters. Among his most famous series are Nobody Sleeps in Alexandria, Who Shot Hind Allam, and King Farouk. He has appeared in films as well, most notably Respectable Minus a Quarter, and Puskas.