Sameer Ghanem

Acting

Sameer Ghanem

Born January 15, 1937 · Asyut, Egypt

Died May 20, 2021 · aged 84

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 performanc…

Known For

A Million Dollar DealA Million Dollar Deal · 1992
A Million Dollar Deal
1992
Movie
Watch Out for ZuzuWatch Out for Zuzu · 1972
Watch Out for Zuzu
4.91972
MovieMusic
A girl leaves behind her past life as a dancer working in Mohammed Ali Street and enters college. Her ambition is to acquire knowledge and to leave behind her former life. She finds herself in a relationship with a young man from an affluent background and thus becomes conflicted between her two lives.
My Wife Is a Gang BossMy Wife Is a Gang Boss · 2008
My Wife Is a Gang Boss
2008
MovieComedy
The domineering wife is absent from the house, so the husband takes advantage of the opportunity to catch his breath, as he frequent cabarets and mixes with dancers, with the help of her nephew, who brought him to watch her husband.
Samora & the Pretty GirlSamora & the Pretty Girl · 1984
Samora & the Pretty Girl
1984
Movie
The film tells the story of an employee who suffers from her husband's extreme jealousy and distrust, so many funny situations happen until things get very bad when he imagines a relationship between her and her boss, and seeks revenge to defend his honor and wounded dignity.
Kings of LaughterKings of Laughter · 1975
Kings of Laughter
1975
MovieComedyMusic
Master Farhat falls for the dancer Seham and decides to produce a movie for her. Seham is in love with Shaker and convinces Farhat to have him star opposite her in the movie. Shaker's friend, Saber, enlists his help to find a job, and Shaker introduces Saber to Farhat as an Italian director.
30 Days in Prison30 Days in Prison · 1966
30 Days in Prison
6.81966
MovieComedyDrama
Amshir works in a cabaret owned by his wealthy friend Medhat. Medhat is sentenced to a month in prison after he burned the mustache of a wealthy Upper Egyptian man named Al-Najawi. Amshir then goes to prison instead of him in exchange for a sum of money.
Save Whatever is PossibleSave Whatever is Possible · 1985
Save Whatever is Possible
1985
MovieDrama
(Nabil) returns to Egypt after an absence of 18 years to recover his father's palace after the guard has been lifted from him, gets to know the school (Amal), be surprised by his friend (Omar) who has become wealthy from the drug trade and becomes an influential businessman, (Omar) succeeds in attracting ( Nabil) to his world. And he turns his evening to the palace, which turns into a den of delinquency
TattahTattah · 2013
Tattah
4.32013
MovieComedy
This satirical comedy revolves around Tatah, a maladjusted, poor man from Abdeen who befriends a woman online with help from his nephew. Just as his life starts to change, the woman is kidnapped and he sets out to save her.

Movies

A Million Dollar DealA Million Dollar Deal · 1992
A Million Dollar Deal
1992
Movie
Watch Out for ZuzuWatch Out for Zuzu · 1972
Watch Out for Zuzu
4.91972
MovieMusic
A girl leaves behind her past life as a dancer working in Mohammed Ali Street and enters college. Her ambition is to acquire knowledge and to leave behind her former life. She finds herself in a relationship with a young man from an affluent background and thus becomes conflicted between her two lives.
My Wife Is a Gang BossMy Wife Is a Gang Boss · 2008
My Wife Is a Gang Boss
2008
MovieComedy
The domineering wife is absent from the house, so the husband takes advantage of the opportunity to catch his breath, as he frequent cabarets and mixes with dancers, with the help of her nephew, who brought him to watch her husband.
Samora & the Pretty GirlSamora & the Pretty Girl · 1984
Samora & the Pretty Girl
1984
Movie
The film tells the story of an employee who suffers from her husband's extreme jealousy and distrust, so many funny situations happen until things get very bad when he imagines a relationship between her and her boss, and seeks revenge to defend his honor and wounded dignity.
Kings of LaughterKings of Laughter · 1975
Kings of Laughter
1975
MovieComedyMusic
Master Farhat falls for the dancer Seham and decides to produce a movie for her. Seham is in love with Shaker and convinces Farhat to have him star opposite her in the movie. Shaker's friend, Saber, enlists his help to find a job, and Shaker introduces Saber to Farhat as an Italian director.
30 Days in Prison30 Days in Prison · 1966
30 Days in Prison
6.81966
MovieComedyDrama
Amshir works in a cabaret owned by his wealthy friend Medhat. Medhat is sentenced to a month in prison after he burned the mustache of a wealthy Upper Egyptian man named Al-Najawi. Amshir then goes to prison instead of him in exchange for a sum of money.
Save Whatever is PossibleSave Whatever is Possible · 1985
Save Whatever is Possible
1985
MovieDrama
(Nabil) returns to Egypt after an absence of 18 years to recover his father's palace after the guard has been lifted from him, gets to know the school (Amal), be surprised by his friend (Omar) who has become wealthy from the drug trade and becomes an influential businessman, (Omar) succeeds in attracting ( Nabil) to his world. And he turns his evening to the palace, which turns into a den of delinquency
TattahTattah · 2013
Tattah
4.32013
MovieComedy
This satirical comedy revolves around Tatah, a maladjusted, poor man from Abdeen who befriends a woman online with help from his nephew. Just as his life starts to change, the woman is kidnapped and he sets out to save her.
Ela Al Ma2zoon Ya HabibiEla Al Ma2zoon Ya Habibi · 1977
Ela Al Ma2zoon Ya Habibi
1977
MovieDrama
Basbousa is an orphan girl, who has a love affair with Samir, takes advantage of the admiration of Rafat, the manager of Samir, and asks him to promote her fiancé, so he agrees, which arouses the jealousy of one of his colleagues, and he begins to spread rumors.
The Two FriendsThe Two Friends · 1970
The Two Friends
1970
MovieDrama
A strict father refuses to let his beautiful daughter marry the young pilot she loves, believing that the life of a pilot is filled with danger. The pilot sees a dead end, but that does not prevent him from using his cunning to persuade his beloved's father of their marriage.
Smart but StupidSmart but Stupid · 1980
Smart but Stupid
7.11980
MovieComedy
In an attempt to rent a room whose owner only rents to girls, Zaghloul and Hassouna dress up as women. As they meet the villa's residents Nagwa and Nahed, the girls end up falling for them.
Forbidden at the Wedding NightForbidden at the Wedding Night · 1975
Forbidden at the Wedding Night
6.91975
MovieComedyFantasy
Zarifa objects the marriage of her daughter Mona from Tahsin, as she wants her married to a wealthy man, while Ashour, Mona's father, supports the marriage. Zarifa dies, and Ashour, Mona and Tahsin settle on a wedding date, only to see Zarifa's spirit appearing to them trying to spoil their plans.
Ramadan On The VolcanoRamadan On The Volcano · 1985
Ramadan On The Volcano
6.11985
MovieComedy
Ramadan is a poor young employee who wants to marry his fiancée Alia but can't afford it. He plans to steal and hide the employees' salary bag, then turn himself in and serve his sentence so that he can get married after. Upon his release, he finds out that another gang stole the money bag.
The Tender GenderThe Tender Gender · 1977
The Tender Gender
4.71977
MovieRomanceDrama
3 young men aims older women for financial gains by working as gigolos,during a summer vacation,one of them targets a strict unmarried woman by making her fall in love with him to win her trust,meanwhile,his two friends struggles with their plans too before end of summer.
World War IIIWorld War III · 2014
World War III
7.02014
MovieComedyFantasy
Khamis is a terrible football player, while playing football with his friends he shoots the ball away and broke an abandoned museum's window. After entering the museum he finds that statues become alive at 17:00.
Some Visit the Marriage Registrar TwiceSome Visit the Marriage Registrar Twice · 1978
Some Visit the Marriage Registrar Twice
7.01978
MovieComedy
Dr. Mamdouh suffers from his wife's jealousy, although he is faithful,while his brother, Massoud has a wife who is always busy with the children. Ezzat, their cousin, advises them to follow his approach with his wife Saneya: he cheats on her, and at the same time showers her with love and respect.
Too Young for LoveToo Young for Love · 1966
Too Young for Love
7.01966
MovieRomanceComedy
Samiha catches the acting bug while engaged to the neglectful and food-obsessed Salah who spends most of his time cooking. When a handsome film and television director announces a contest to select Egypt's next star, Samiha becomes determined to win it...even if she has to pretend to be thirteen years old.
The Three FriendsThe Three Friends · 1966
The Three Friends
6.11966
MovieDrama
Three friends are arrested after committing an accident with their car. After finishing their sentence, they become partners with the owner of a decoration workshop. But he deceives them and spends the money in gambling. They force him to sign a waiver of his workshop but he wants to get it back.
Shabab Magnoun GeddanShabab Magnoun Geddan · 1967
Shabab Magnoun Geddan
7.01967
MovieRomanceComedy
Madiha, a student at the acting institute, is forced to disguise herself as a young man named Ismat to work in the music band formed by her three brothers. Hoda, the daughter of the club owner, falls in love with this young man, and her father announces her engagement to him. Things become complicated when the club owner asks Madiha, while she is in her true personality, to... She helps him make his wife jealous by acting as his new wife to discipline his condescending wife, and Madiha is forced to agree in order to ensure that her brothers continue working in the club.
A World of ChildrenA World of Children · 1976
A World of Children
5.01976
MovieComedyRomance
In a comedic form, a love story is shared between the widowed engineer Hilmi Abdelkader (Rushdi Abaza), who works in the field of oil and has eight children from his late wife, the young widow Samia Ahmed and the mother of six children. After a long time they hide, get married and begin to put in place a system of life at home to make things go smoothly.
Rihlat El SaadaRihlat El Saada · 1966
Rihlat El Saada
1966
Movie
A millionaire's daughter goes to Tunisia with her father's secretary, but she refuses to sing at concerts despite her beautiful voice. When she meets a flirty guy who tries to make her fall for him, she decides to teach him a lesson when she learns of his history with women.
The Married CouplesThe Married Couples · 1976
The Married Couples
8.61976
MovieDramaComedy
The story revolves around the problems of married people in (Egypt) from the economic and social aspects, where the poor young man (Masoud) falls in love with the aristocratic girl (Lina), and marries her despite her father's refusal. The simple poor life experience with her husband, whom she loves, her father tries to pressure her by various means, including threatening to deprive her of the inheritance, but she is determined to stay with her husband, Masoud asks Lina to move with her to her father's villa in order to get out of the difficult life he lives in rented home.
We Men Are GoodWe Men Are Good · 1971
We Men Are Good
1971
MovieDramaComedy
Hamdy falls in love with Faten whom he tries to approach her by claiming that he lost his eyesight. Faten feels sorry for him and tries to help him in his crisis by taking him to her uncle, the ophthalmologist, so he begins to stall her.
Nar ElshouqNar Elshouq · 1970
Nar Elshouq
1970
MovieMusicDrama
(Sabah), the famous singer, agrees that her daughter (Howaida) will travel to Cairo in one of the nightclubs. Howaida meets (Sherif) and loves him, the sheriff tells his father Hassan that he wants to marry Howaida, the father denounces his son's behavior, as he had previously stood against his brother (Ali )’s marriage to Howaida's mother and still lives memories of his love for her, Sharif finds no way but To tell his uncle of his tragedy, he encourages him to continue to love and preserve him and win the heart of the one he loves.

TV Shows

LahfaLahfa · 2015
Lahfa
7.02015
SeriesComedy
A comedy about an aspiring actress who enlists the help of her uncle, a casting agent, in order to land her breakthrough role, because the last thing she wants is to end up being an extra like her father.
Diary of a Very Angry WifeDiary of a Very Angry Wife · 2015
Diary of a Very Angry Wife
5.02015
SeriesComedyFamily
Engi is a sharp-tongued journalist who happens to work at the same newspaper as her husband Ali — a recipe for endless conflict. Clashing over politics, gender roles, and the realities of modern Egyptian marriage, the series blends sharp social commentary with warm domestic comedy. Starring Dalia El Behairy and Khaled Sarhan, it ran for five seasons and became one of Egypt's most beloved female-led comedies.
Three StoriesThree Stories · 2019
Three Stories
8.02019
SeriesComedy
A series divided into 3 stories (10 episodes each) with different characters and events in each story.
Chi Tutu RestaurantChi Tutu Restaurant · 2006
Chi Tutu Restaurant
2006
Series
Where one of the restaurants owned by Adel and his friend Nagaty, after Adel returns from abroad deciding to start a small business that generates income for him, his friend Nagaty offers him a stay.
Saturday Night Live ArabiaSaturday Night Live Arabia · 2016
Saturday Night Live Arabia
4.02016
SeriesComedy
The Arabic version of the popular, late-night comedy sketch show features celebrity guests, parodies, and a variety of laugh-out-loud antics.
Azmy & AshganAzmy & Ashgan · 2018
Azmy & Ashgan
6.02018
SeriesComedy
The comedic story of two criminals who get into funny situations while trying not to get arrested by the police.
It's Still Too EarlyIt's Still Too Early · 2012
It's Still Too Early
2012
SeriesComedy
Fi El La La LandFi El La La Land · 2017
Fi El La La Land
7.22017
SeriesComedy
A group of people travel to Indonesia, but a failure in the engines of the plane forces the pilot to change its course and land them in one of the islands of Thailand. They try to get out of the island in any way, exposing them to many problems and comedic situations.
ألف ليلة وليلةألف ليلة وليلة · 1992
ألف ليلة وليلة
1992
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
The story is adapted from the famous Arabic fantasy novel of the same name.
Bakiza and ZaghloulBakiza and Zaghloul · 1987
Bakiza and Zaghloul
8.01987
SeriesComedyDrama
The series tells the story of Bakiza, who was surprised after the death of her rich elderly husband - Ashmawi - with Maji, his daughter, Zaghloul, who was raised in poverty away from her rich father. Ashmawi, the father of Zaghloul, tried at the end of his days to search for his daughter through advertisement in the newspapers, but the result is the arrival of his daughter Zaghloul late after his death to find his widow "Bakiza" - Suheir Al-Babyloni - arrogant and poor at the same time. The series is exposed to the paradoxes that result from the difference between the two characters and the way they deal with the difficulties they face after the death of Ashmawi, after discovering that he died penniless and that they share a legacy from which he remains after paying his debts except home.
Super MiroSuper Miro · 2019
Super Miro
3.02019
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Amira Taftaf is a social media specialist at the "Affirmed News" website. As she suffers with her father who regards her as a child, and the intransigence of her bosses, she enlists the help of a friend who seeks to show her where her true potential lies.
حكاية غريبةحكاية غريبة · 1976
حكاية غريبة
1976
SeriesDramaComedy
CafeccinoCafeccino · 2008
Cafeccino
2008
SeriesComedy
Sharbat LouzSharbat Louz · 2012
Sharbat Louz
7.02012
SeriesDrama
The series tells the story of (Sharbat) who is a divorced seamstress. She lives in a humble area and supports her younger brothers. She then marries a rich fashion designer and events escalate.
Dala' BanatDala' Banat · 2014
Dala' Banat
6.02014
SeriesComedyDrama
This comedy series addresses the issue of class distinctions from the perspective of two sisters. One of the sisters is working class while the other is part of the bourgeoisie which creates a variety of comical and ironic scenarios.
Captain GoudaCaptain Gouda · 1986
Captain Gouda
1986
SeriesDramaComedy
A physical education teacher moves to work in a remote area of ​​the Egyptian countryside, where education is not considered a priority or sport in general, as he tries to advance the children of the village and work to adapt to the new environment.
قط وفار فايف ستارقط وفار فايف ستار · 2000
قط وفار فايف ستار
2000
SeriesComedy
كفر نعمتكفر نعمت · 1978
كفر نعمت
1978
SeriesDrama
The Search for HappinessThe Search for Happiness · 1985
The Search for Happiness
1985
SeriesComedy
A series with a dramatic character that deals with an issue that is important in Arab societies in its own way. The events of the series revolve around marital life, with its dramatic situations presented by the series in the framework of a satirical comedian
Mizo's StoryMizo's Story · 1977
Mizo's Story
1977
SeriesComedy
Mo'ataz Abu Al-Ezz, famously known as Mizo, is a reckless playboy who inherited a fortune from his father, but he squanders it on his parties and girls until he goes bankrupt. He accidentally meets Nafisa, the naive rich girl, and tries to make her fall for him to get to her fortune.
How to lose a million poundsHow to lose a million pounds · 1978
How to lose a million pounds
1978
Series
(Soheir) is a wealthy girl who refuses to marry because she believes that everyone covets her wealth, so she publishes an advertisement in the newspapers about her desire to marry a poor young man.
عيد ميلاد عبدالجابرعيد ميلاد عبدالجابر · 1987
عيد ميلاد عبدالجابر
1987
SeriesDramaComedy
A Very Honest ManA Very Honest Man · 1984
A Very Honest Man
1984
SeriesDramaComedy
The series "A Very Honorable Man" (1984) is an Egyptian comedy-drama written by Faisal Nada and starring Samir Ghanem, Hala Fakher, and Hassan Hosny. It tells the story of Mahmoud, who seeks to live honestly and honestly in a society full of economic challenges and pressures, embodying the suffering of a simple and honest employee.
العملية صهللةالعملية صهللة · 2016
العملية صهللة
2016
SeriesDramaComedy