Ahmed Zaki

Acting

Ahmed Zaki

Born November 18, 1949 · Zagazig, Egypt

Died March 27, 2005 · aged 55

Ahmed Zaki (November 18, 1949 - March 27, 2005) was a leading Egyptian film actor who was characterized by his talent, skill, and ability to impersonate. Dubbed "The Emperor", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest male actors in the Arab world. Zaki has starred in six films that have been listed in the Top 100 Egyptian films. Ahmed Zaki was born to a poor family in Sharqia, Egypt. His fath…

Known For

The Shepherd and the WomenThe Shepherd and the Women · 1991
The Shepherd and the Women
5.71991
MovieDrama
The widowed Wafaa lives with her teenage daughter Salma and her sister-in-law Azza in her late husband Kamel's remote house. When Kamel's former cellmate comes to offer his help, the three women are hesitant to accept at first, but they end up falling for him and competing for his affection.
Alley of LoveAlley of Love · 1983
Alley of Love
5.71983
MovieDrama
The encounters and relationships that a brothel hotel witnessed, from a well known man in power, ambitious cunning youngster, to chivalrous college professor, despite such corrupt business ,true love found a place in some hearts.
The School of MischiefThe School of Mischief · 1973
The School of Mischief
8.41973
MovieComedy
In a high school plagued by five unruly students who have failed to graduate for over a decade, the principal hires a new teacher in a last-ditch effort to restore order. Effat, the newly appointed instructor, takes on the challenge with hopes of reforming the troublemakers into model students.
Sleepless EyesSleepless Eyes · 1981
Sleepless Eyes
5.21981
MovieDrama
Ibrahim, the owner of a large car workshop, marries a poor girl called Mahasen, which his brothers fear because of their fear of sharing their inheritance. At the same time, Ismael feels a lot of hatred and hatred toward Ibrahim, who works for him in the workshop, The problems all the time with the pros, but soon change the relationship between Mahasen and Ishmael.
Four On An Official MissionFour On An Official Mission · 1987
Four On An Official Mission
6.01987
MovieComedyDrama
Anwar Abdel Mawla is an employee working in a government agency, his life changes when he takes an official mission to hand over a heritage to the house of Money in Cairo made up of a monkey, a donkey, and a goat and many ironic comedies happen.
Shafiqa and MetwallyShafiqa and Metwally · 1978
Shafiqa and Metwally
6.71978
MovieDramaHistory
The authorities summon many young men for forced labor in the Suez Canal, so Metwally leaves his sister Shafiqa alone with their old grandfather, whereupon Shafiqa is forced to succumb to the temptations of Diab, the district chief's son. As their sinful relationship is revealed, she is forced to leave for Asyut, where she becomes the mistress of Al Tarabishi, the supplier of slaves.
One Woman Is Not EnoughOne Woman Is Not Enough · 1990
One Woman Is Not Enough
1990
MovieDrama
Journalist Hossam is involved with three different women at the same time. Amira, the charming journalist who's well connected, Reem his rebel revolutionary secretary, and Hanadi the simple lady who's the victim of the collapse of a building.
Alexandria… Why?Alexandria… Why? · 1979
Alexandria… Why?
6.51979
MovieDramaWar
Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of studying filmmaking in America but struggles to pursue his dream, given the constraints of his life in the middle class and the horrors of war.

Movies

The Shepherd and the WomenThe Shepherd and the Women · 1991
The Shepherd and the Women
5.71991
MovieDrama
The widowed Wafaa lives with her teenage daughter Salma and her sister-in-law Azza in her late husband Kamel's remote house. When Kamel's former cellmate comes to offer his help, the three women are hesitant to accept at first, but they end up falling for him and competing for his affection.
Alley of LoveAlley of Love · 1983
Alley of Love
5.71983
MovieDrama
The encounters and relationships that a brothel hotel witnessed, from a well known man in power, ambitious cunning youngster, to chivalrous college professor, despite such corrupt business ,true love found a place in some hearts.
The School of MischiefThe School of Mischief · 1973
The School of Mischief
8.41973
MovieComedy
In a high school plagued by five unruly students who have failed to graduate for over a decade, the principal hires a new teacher in a last-ditch effort to restore order. Effat, the newly appointed instructor, takes on the challenge with hopes of reforming the troublemakers into model students.
Sleepless EyesSleepless Eyes · 1981
Sleepless Eyes
5.21981
MovieDrama
Ibrahim, the owner of a large car workshop, marries a poor girl called Mahasen, which his brothers fear because of their fear of sharing their inheritance. At the same time, Ismael feels a lot of hatred and hatred toward Ibrahim, who works for him in the workshop, The problems all the time with the pros, but soon change the relationship between Mahasen and Ishmael.
Four On An Official MissionFour On An Official Mission · 1987
Four On An Official Mission
6.01987
MovieComedyDrama
Anwar Abdel Mawla is an employee working in a government agency, his life changes when he takes an official mission to hand over a heritage to the house of Money in Cairo made up of a monkey, a donkey, and a goat and many ironic comedies happen.
Shafiqa and MetwallyShafiqa and Metwally · 1978
Shafiqa and Metwally
6.71978
MovieDramaHistory
The authorities summon many young men for forced labor in the Suez Canal, so Metwally leaves his sister Shafiqa alone with their old grandfather, whereupon Shafiqa is forced to succumb to the temptations of Diab, the district chief's son. As their sinful relationship is revealed, she is forced to leave for Asyut, where she becomes the mistress of Al Tarabishi, the supplier of slaves.
One Woman Is Not EnoughOne Woman Is Not Enough · 1990
One Woman Is Not Enough
1990
MovieDrama
Journalist Hossam is involved with three different women at the same time. Amira, the charming journalist who's well connected, Reem his rebel revolutionary secretary, and Hanadi the simple lady who's the victim of the collapse of a building.
Alexandria… Why?Alexandria… Why? · 1979
Alexandria… Why?
6.51979
MovieDramaWar
Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of studying filmmaking in America but struggles to pursue his dream, given the constraints of his life in the middle class and the horrors of war.
No Longer KidsNo Longer Kids · 1979
No Longer Kids
8.01979
MovieComedyDrama
The play tells the story of four siblings trying to stop their father from leaving his family for another woman after one of them accidentally finds a love letter from an unknown woman to their father.
The Egg and the StoneThe Egg and the Stone · 1990
The Egg and the Stone
7.11990
MovieComedyDrama
A philosophy teacher finds himself and his ethics surrounded by a corrupt society, and as he's mistaken for an exorcist and fortune-teller. He uses logic and psychological tricks to practice wizardry, until he masters it and controls people, meanwhile losing his ethics.
The Wife of an Important ManThe Wife of an Important Man · 1988
The Wife of an Important Man
7.91988
MovieDrama
When Mona marries the seemingly decent police officer Hisham, she finds out there is more into him than what he shows to the people.
Land of FearLand of Fear · 2000
Land of Fear
6.92000
MovieDramaCrime
A police officer is chosen in the late 1960s for a unique and lifelong mission: to infiltrate Egypt’s criminal underworld. Stripped of his name and reputation, he adopts a new identity, living among smugglers, dealers, and nightclub owners. Over the years, he rises within this hidden world, all the while trying to balance his secret duty with the temptations of wealth, power, and desire. Against the backdrop of Egypt’s shifting political eras, his life becomes a meditation on morality, loyalty, and the fragile boundaries of identity and biblical-level metaphors.
Smile, The Photo Comes Out BetterSmile, The Photo Comes Out Better · 1998
Smile, The Photo Comes Out Better
7.01998
MovieRomanceDrama
Photographer Sayed Gharib leaves his hometown and moves Cairo to be close to the Faculty of Medicine that his daughter Tahani attends. Tahani clashes with the aristocratic society around her as love blossoms between her and the son of a famous businessman
Against the GovernmentAgainst the Government · 1992
Against the Government
8.21992
MovieDrama
After being fired by the prosecution office, Mostafa becomes a personal injury lawyer and takes advantage of people's pain for profit. But his life turns upside down when his only son falls victim to a car accident.
Al-BatniyyaAl-Batniyya · 1980
Al-Batniyya
6.01980
MovieDramaCrime
It tells stories of webs of drug dealing, rivalry, revenge and murder among the residents of al batneyya, a place so corrupt and well bonded among each other, even the police struggles with it.
A Dinner DateA Dinner Date · 1981
A Dinner Date
7.51981
MovieDramaRomance
This movie revolves around the story of an innocent girl (Nawal) who was married to a rich and possessive man who still wants her back after their divorce; however she meets a hair stylist (Shoukry) and falls in love with him. They get married but her first husband starts torturing Shoukry so he can leave Nawal but he refuses. Eventually, acts of revenge begins from both Nawal and her ex-husband.
The ChampionThe Champion · 1997
The Champion
3.01997
MovieDrama
On the eve of the 1919 revolution in Egypt, the friendship between Houda al-Najjar, who likes boxing, Petro, who likes to sing, and the good worker of the printing press, believes in revolution. Fatima, the sister of Houda, is in love with Hussain, and they marry. The revolution takes place, and Houda dreams of shaking hands with its leader, Saad Zaghloul, and dreams of participating in the 1924 Olympics as a boxer. Hasan is imprisoned for his involvement in resisting the British occupation, and Huda is married to a neighbor of Hanifa. Hassan was killed by the Israeli occupation forces and Houda was able to participate in the Olympics
Nasser 56Nasser 56 · 1996
Nasser 56
6.71996
MovieDramaHistory
Nasser 56 is a 1996 Egyptian historical film directed by Mohamed Fadel, starring Ahmed Zaki. The film focuses on the nationalization of the Suez Canal by Egypt's second President, Gamal Abdel Nasser, and the subsequent invasion of Egypt by Israel, the United Kingdom, and France.
Black TigerBlack Tiger · 1984
Black Tiger
6.11984
MovieActionRomance
An Egyptian goes to Germany to work in a factory and become a boxing legend called black tiger.
Days of El SadatDays of El Sadat · 2001
Days of El Sadat
7.92001
MovieHistoryDrama
A biopic depicting the life of the late Egyptian president Anwar Sadat, following his early life, his political and military achievements, and his assassination during the Cairo annual victory parade.
Dreams of Hind and CamiliaDreams of Hind and Camilia · 1988
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
6.41988
MovieDrama
Hend is a young widow who works as a maid, she meets Eid the conman who goes to prison and leaves her pregnant. While Camellia is a divorced maid who supports her unemployed brother and his family in exchange for letting her sleep over in his apartment.
Mr. KarateMr. Karate · 1993
Mr. Karate
5.61993
MovieDrama
Salah moves to Cairo to work as a guard in a garage and falls in love with Nadia, who works at a video store. He is obsessed with the films she has at her store and decides to learn karate.
Jail CellJail Cell · 1984
Jail Cell
7.71984
MovieDrama
A doctor finds herself criminally involved in a baseless crime after a minor accident causes unbelievable mischief and trouble. She spends her days in police stations, security services and hospitals waiting for her lawyer to prove her innocence.
KaboryaKaborya · 1990
Kaborya
5.01990
MovieDramaComedy
Hassan Hudhud is a poor boxer who dreams of championships and glory. He accidentally takes part in a match at the mansion of a wealthy man who admires him. He soon gets rich and moves into the mansion.

TV Shows

He and She StoriesHe and She Stories · 1985
He and She Stories
7.01985
SeriesDramaFamily
A drama consisting of several separate episodes, each episode discusses a different issue of men and women and their relationship with each other.
الصراعالصراع · 1980
الصراع
1980
SeriesDrama
The Man Who Lost His Memory TwiceThe Man Who Lost His Memory Twice · 1981
The Man Who Lost His Memory Twice
1981
SeriesDrama
The DaysThe Days · 1979
The Days
1979
Series
The series chronicles the life of Taha Hussein, The Dean of Arabic Literature, as he leaves the countryside to get a better education, and then leaves Egypt to France where he meets Susan whom he marries later.
Men Agl WaladyMen Agl Walady
Men Agl Walady
SeriesDrama
بستان الشوكبستان الشوك · 1978
بستان الشوك
1978
SeriesDrama
Adapted from the novel Wuthering Heights
إصلاحية جبل الليمونإصلاحية جبل الليمون · 1979
إصلاحية جبل الليمون
1979
SeriesDrama