Farid Shawki

Actor, Film actor

1920 – 1998

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Who was Farid Shawki?

Farid Shawki Mohammad Abduh Badawi known as Farid Shawki was an Egyptian actor, screenwriter and film producer. In his life, he acted in 361 films, 12 plays and 12 television series; wrote 22 film scripts; and produced 26 films.

He was also known as Malek El Terso, as "Wahsh Ash shashah Al Arabiyah the Monster of the Arab Silver Screen" in honor of his various roles of beloved hero, as Farid Bay, and as Abu el-Banat.

In a career spanning almost 60 years, Shawki starred, produced, or wrote the scenario of over 400 films - more than the films produced collectively by the whole Arab world - in addition to theatre, television and video plays. His popularity covered the whole of the Arab World, including Turkey where he acted in some films there, and directors always addressed his as ' Farid Bay' as a sign of respect. As he worked with over 90 Film directors and producers.

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Born
Jul 29, 1920
Cairo
Also known as
  • Farid Chawki
  • Farid Shawki Mohammad Abduh Badawi
  • Abu el-Banat
  • Farid Bay
  • Malek El Terso
  • King of the Screen
  • The Monster
  • King of the Front Rows
  • The King of the Third Class
  • Ferit Sevki
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • Egypt
Profession
Education
  • Diploma
Died
Jul 27, 1998
Cairo

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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