Abdel Warith Assir

Abdel Warith Assir

Born September 16, 1894 (Age: 131) Egypt

Biography

Born in Gammaleyya (popular district in Cairo) to a lawyer father, Abdul Waareth loved reading and became a connoisseur of Arabic Language. Though he joined the faculty of law, yet he left it after his father’s death to take care of their land. Meanwhile as a great fan of acting and arts he joined The George Abyad Troupe in 1912. His first small role was that of actor keen to which he was trained on by actor Mansy Fahmy. Amr Wasfy the troupe manger then gave him the role of an elderly person. The role that never parted him. In 1935, he started acting on the silver screen. Alongside with acting he had a job as a clerk in the ministry of finance. As Abdul Waareth was a talented writer he wrote a big number of radio series and film scripts including “Zeinab”, the cinema speaking version. He also wrote and adapted four plays together with Soulaymaan Nagueeb. Abdul Waareth excelled in the art of speech and taught it at The Higher Institute of Cinema since its establishment in 1959 until 1967. For TV her acted in TV series “Ahlaam al-fata al-taa’er i.e. Dreams of a flying guy”. He received the best script award for “Gonoun al-hobb i.e. Love madness”. He was also awarded the State Award and Medal of Arts by president Sadaat. Through his great talent of speech and intonation he deeply touched the heart and conscience of the audience thus creating his special way of performance and becoming a phenomenal speaker.
Born in Gammaleyya (popular district in Cairo) to a lawyer father, Abdul Waareth loved reading and became a connoisseur of Arabic Language. Though he joined the faculty of law, yet he left it after his father’s death to take care of their land. Meanwhile as a great fan of acting and arts he joined The George Abyad Troupe in 1912. His first small role was that of actor keen to which he was trained on by actor Mansy Fahmy. Amr Wasfy the troupe manger then gave him the role of an elderly person. The role that never parted him. In 1935, he started acting on the silver screen. Alongside with acting he had a job as a clerk in the ministry of finance. As Abdul Waareth was a talented writer he wrote a big number of radio series and film scripts including “Zeinab”, the cinema speaking version. He also wrote and adapted four plays together with Soulaymaan Nagueeb. Abdul Waareth excelled in the art of speech and taught it at The Higher Institute of Cinema since its establishment in 1959 until 1967. For TV her acted in TV series “Ahlaam al-fata al-taa’er i.e. Dreams of a flying guy”. He received the best script award for “Gonoun al-hobb i.e. Love madness”. He was also awarded the State Award and Medal of Arts by president Sadaat. Through his great talent of speech and intonation he deeply touched the heart and conscience of the audience thus creating his special way of performance and becoming a phenomenal speaker.
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Filmography

Don't cry, my love of life

Don't cry, my love of life

1979 as Sheikh Abdullah Age: 84
Storm of Tears

Storm of Tears

1979 as Age: 84
Shafiqa and Metwally

Shafiqa and Metwally

1978 as الجد Age: 84
Desire and Price

Desire and Price

1978 as Mustafa - مصطفى Age: 83
Les Misérables

Les Misérables

1978 as Age: 83
الأخوة الأعداء

الأخوة الأعداء

1974 as Haj Saleh الحاج صالح Age: 80
The Woman Who Defeated the Devil

The Woman Who Defeated the Devil

1973 as Age: 78
The Sparrow

The Sparrow

1972 as Age: 77
Wild Flowers

Wild Flowers

1972 as عم موسى Age: 77
The People Inside

The People Inside

1969 as Age: 74
The Mountain

The Mountain

1965 as Age: 70
Adham Al-Sharqawi

Adham Al-Sharqawi

1964 as Ashour Effendi Age: 69
Alley of The Pestle

Alley of The Pestle

1963 as Hajj Kamel Age: 69
No Image

Bent 16

1963 as Age: 68
Ghosn Al-Zaytoun

Ghosn Al-Zaytoun

1962 as خليل أفندي Age: 67
Mawa'ed Ma' Almady

Mawa'ed Ma' Almady

1961 as Abdul Wahab Age: 66
شجرة العائلة

شجرة العائلة

1960 as شعبان عبد الباسط Age: 66
Heart of Gold

Heart of Gold

1959 as Abdulkarim Age: 64
Abo Hadeed

Abo Hadeed

1958 as Jaber Age: 64
Mid-night driver

Mid-night driver

1958 as Uncle Jad Abu Badriya Age: 63
A Voice from the Past

A Voice from the Past

1956 as Age: 62
Zanuba

Zanuba

1956 as Age: 62
The General Inspector

The General Inspector

1956 as العمده Age: 62
Dalila

Dalila

1956 as Mr. Hosni Age: 62
Wakeful Eyes

Wakeful Eyes

1956 as Saber Efendi Age: 62
The Scornful Man

The Scornful Man

1956 as zaater Age: 61
Confused Hearts

Confused Hearts

1956 as Age: 61
Land of Dreams

Land of Dreams

1956 as Haj Ali Age: 61
The Stranger

The Stranger

1956 as Age: 61
The Leech

The Leech

1956 as عم حسبو Age: 61
Tears at night

Tears at night

1955 as Age: 61
The Shore of Memories

The Shore of Memories

1955 as Age: 61
Bahr El Gharam

Bahr El Gharam

1955 as المعلم مبروك Age: 61
الميعاد

الميعاد

1955 as Age: 61
My Love Story

My Love Story

1955 as Age: 61
Anklet Ring

Anklet Ring

1955 as Age: 60
Life's Wishes

Life's Wishes

1955 as Atiwa Age: 60
Melody of Devotion

Melody of Devotion

1955 as Dongle Age: 60
Appointment with Happiness

Appointment with Happiness

1954 as Age: 60
Lovers Village

Lovers Village

1954 as عم سالم - والد فاطمه Age: 60
Pity My Tears

Pity My Tears

1954 as Fahmy - فهمي Age: 60
Sheikh Hassan

Sheikh Hassan

1954 as Age: 60
Always With You

Always With You

1954 as Madbouly Age: 59
Assaad El Ayam

Assaad El Ayam

1954 as Mamun - مأمون Age: 59
Laila Min Omri

Laila Min Omri

1954 as منصور Age: 59
Al-Malak Al-Zalem

Al-Malak Al-Zalem

1954 as Age: 59
Four Girls and an Officer

Four Girls and an Officer

1954 as مرزوق Age: 59
The Blazing Sun

The Blazing Sun

1954 as Saber صابر Age: 59
The Madness Of Love

The Madness Of Love

1954 as Ibrahim Age: 59
Appointment with Life

Appointment with Life

1953 as Age: 59
Nafeza A'la Al-Ganna

Nafeza A'la Al-Ganna

1953 as Age: 59
Wafaa

Wafaa

1953 as Ibrahim Age: 59
Love In The Darkness

Love In The Darkness

1953 as Age: 58
طريق السعادة

طريق السعادة

1953 as أبو عليّة وأمينة Age: 58
بعد الوداع

بعد الوداع

1953 as Age: 58
Fi Sharaa Meen

Fi Sharaa Meen

1953 as Age: 58
Salamah

Salamah

1945 as ابو الوفا Age: 50
Finally I got married

Finally I got married

1942 as Age: 47
Eayida

Eayida

1942 as محمد أفندي Age: 47
Love Is Forbidden

Love Is Forbidden

1942 as عبد الغفار باشا Age: 47
No Image

Wives factory

1941 as Age: 47
Zeinab

Zeinab

1930 as Age: 35