Gamal Ismail
Actor · 1932–2013 · Cairo, Egypt
Biography
Gamal El Din Ismail Hussein was born in Cairo. He earned a degree in history from the Faculty of Arts of Ain Shams University in 1957, and a bachelor's degree from the Institute of Theatrical Arts of Cairo in 1956. He started working as a theater supervisor in the city of Alexandria in 1958. He then directed plays made by university and public companies acting troupes. He was first recognized when he played a role in the play “Sheia' Fi Sadry” (Something Inside Me), after which he appeared frequently in many successful plays, like “Sayedaty el Gameela” (My Fair Lady). In television, Gamal Ismail worked in many shows that were considered landmarks of their periods, like “Ze'ab El Gabal” (Wolves of the Mountain) and “Layaly El Helmeya” (Nights of Helmeya). His last appearances were in the TV series “Al Qasirat” (The Minors) and “Khalaf Allah”. He died in his house in 2013 after suffering a heart attack.
Acted in 121
2010s
- 2014
- 2013
Tom W Jemmy
Tom's Grandpa
Khalaf Allah
TV
The Minors
TV
Howa Fi Keda
Movie
- 2012
واحة الغروب
TV
- 2011
Tek Tek Bom
Movie
Animal Stories in the Qur'an
TV
Al-Rayyan
TV
- 2010
Al-Gama'a
TV
2000s
- 2008
Ramadan Mabrouk Abou El Allamen Hamouda
طه
And the Day Passed
TV
شط إسكندرية
TV
The President's Chef
Movie
- 2007
A Public Opinion Case
TV
King Farouk
TV
El-Torbini
Movie
- 2006
A Difficult Mission
Hend's Father
Tamer and shawqiya
والد شوقية
Chi Tutu Restaurant
TV
شخلول
TV
- 2005
Agent 1001
TV
Italia's War
تاج ياسين
Ali Spicy
Movie
- 2004
أمس لا يموت
TV
- 2003
Elliel w Akhro
TV
- 2002
Goha El Masry
الحانوتي أبو السعد · 16 episodes
The Leader of Preachers
TV
Mafia
Amin - Hussein's Father
- 2001
Justice Has Many Faces
TV
- 2000
Opera Aida
TV
Attempted Murder
مصطفي الرشيدي
1990s
- 1999
The Other Man
TV
Om Kulthum
TV
ألف ليلة وليلة: ذات المال
بندار · 30 episodes
Date Wine
Mohammed Ismail
- 1998
Stray Light
TV
The Disappearance of Jaafar Al-Masri
Abdul Qadir
- 1997
Hassan Ellol
Bakr
- 1995
البراري والحامول
TV
- 1994
Ayyam Al-Muneera
TV
- 1993
The Foxes
Movie
The Strongest Men
عم سيد
Hagat w Mehtagat
TV
Abu Qalb Dahab
المعلّم زعتر
- 1992
Rooster Among Hens
Movie
Almshaghebon Fe Noabae
Movie
- 1991
Playing with Giants
Movie
Hasal Ya Saedt Al-Beih
المعلم خشبه ضرغام - الحانوتى
El Alma Basha
Movie
- 1990
The Devil's Island
Hamed
The Family Of Mr. Shalash
الأسطى عزقلاني · 15 episodes
Khamsa Kart
Movie
1980s
- 1989
The Fair
أبو النظر - ضيف الفيلم
El Zalem Wel Mazloom
القوصى عبدالسلام
- 1988
Al-Usta Al-Modeer
Stohi Abu Zaid
- 1987
Alf liela w liela - El Talat Banat
مشكاح · 30 episodes
Al-Thulathiya
محمد عفت · 32 episodes
The Market
Movie
The Law Doesn't Know Aisha
Ashour
The Qirdati
Movie
Al Jamaliyah
عبدالستار
- 1986
Kaddabeen Al-Zaffa
Movie
Alf liela w liela - Wardashan w Mando
تمبال · 30 episodes
- 1985
القشرة الذهبية
TV
لا إله إلا الله
TV
Alf Liela w Liela - Aroos El Bahr
برهان · 30 episodes
Fawazia The Bourgeoisie
Movie
Ali Al- Zebak
Handal · 1 episode
- 1983
The Bet
Movie
- 1981
Al khatba
TV
Eldenyaa Ma2loobaa
Movie
صراع العشاق
سيد النجعاوي - والد سلمى
Vote for Dr. Sulaiman Abdulbaset
Movie
The Bullies of Boulak
دسوقي
- 1980
محمد رسول الله
TV
Tears on Bold Eyes
المعلّم · 14 episodes
1970s
- 1979
We Are the Bus People
الصّول عبدالمعطي
- 1978
Hearts in a Sea of Tears
مُفتاح السكري - الريجيسير
The Criminal
Shehata
The Road of Lovers
Ahmad
Wa Menel Hob Ma Qatal
Movie
أولاد الحلال
الموسيقار أحمد النعمان
El hesab ya mademosile
كابتن سامي
- 1977
Torment is a Woman
Movie
- 1976
And Life Is Back
حنفي
Viva Zalata
General Batista
- 1975
The Lady and the Wolves
المذيع
Everybody Wants Love
حارس المدرسة
يا رب توبة
الفلاح قرنى - صديق ابراهيم
- 1974
امبراطورية المعلم
عبده شكاوي
- 1973
Madrasat Al-Moraheqeen
Hani's father
Medinet Al Samt
Movie
The Woman Who Defeated the Devil
Movie
- 1971
We Men Are Good
مذيع تلفزيون
The Killers
وكيل النيابة
- 1970
أشجان
حلمي · 7 episodes
Sana maa el shoghl el lazeez
حنفى
1960s
- 1969
يوم واحد عسل
Movie
مجرم تحت الاختبار
محروس
أنت اللي قتلت بابايا
فهمي · 1 episode
Sayedaty El Gameela
حسب الله بعضشي
- 1968
العتبة جزاز
TV
The technical secretary
دسوقي السماك
- 1967
زهرة الصبار
زعتر
- 1966
إجري إجري
TV
حركة ترقيات
هاشم أفندي
- 1965
The Mamluks
Movie
The Three Wise Men
Movie
- 1964
The Great Adventure
Zalat
الدبور
صلاح زوج فوزيه
- 1963
The Newspaper Seller
سيد
مطرب العواطف
عمر
Shafiqa Al-Qibtiya
ضابط حراسة
1950s
- 1951
Habib el-Rooh
Movie
No release date
مسرحية سحلب
Movie