Hussein Sedki

Biography

Egyptian director and actor Hussein Sedky was born in the Helmeya Gedida neighborhood of Cairo in 1917. He began his career in theatre as part of the George Abyad Troupe at Theatre Ramsis and began working in cinema during the 1930s. Sedky has appeared in number of films including: “El Azima” (The Resolve), “El Abriya” (The Innocents), “El Masri Effendi” (The Egyptian Effendi) and “Sheikh Hassan.” He retired from film in the 1960s and died in 1976 at the age of 59.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1958Nominee

Best Performance

Khalid ibn el Walid

1945Nominee

Best Performance

Al-Haz Al-Sa'eed

1948Nominee

Best Performance

Towards glory

Career Highlights

1942Highlight

Best Performance

Leila, ghadet el camelia

1944Highlight

Best Performance

The Innocent