Farid Shawqy

Farid Shawqy

Born July 30, 1920 (Age: 105) Cairo, Egypt

Biography

Farid Muhammad Shawqi Abdo was born in Sheikha al-Bagghala in Sayyida Zainab district .. He obtained a diploma of the Institute of Applied Engineering and a diploma in the Institute of Acting and worked in small roles with the artist (Anwar Wagdy), then he began writing cinematic stories for his films and achieved stardom and became known as the King of the Tarso, the monster of the screen, the King . He wrote many film stories, and worked on stage in many of Rihani's plays, such as (Al-Daloua, The Story of Every Day), and he worked in Lebanese, Syrian and Turkish films, including (The Devil of the Bosphorus, Othman Al-Jabbar). And among the series he worked with, (Curmudgeon and Me, the only witness, Saber, Uncle Saber). He married artist Hoda Sultan and they separated in 1969, then he married Suheir Turk later on. He founded the Union of Artists in 1986. He won the State Prize for the story (They Made Me a Criminals) in 1955 and the Production Prize at the Berlin Festival in 1956 for the film (The Fatwa). He won the State Prize for Production in 1962, the Medal of Flag in 1964, and was honored by the Cairo Festival in 1994. He deservedly deserved the title of King of Tiers or King of Cinema, as he is the star who always renewed himself and got rid of stereotypes.
Farid Muhammad Shawqi Abdo was born in Sheikha al-Bagghala in Sayyida Zainab district .. He obtained a diploma of the Institute of Applied Engineering and a diploma in the Institute of Acting and worked in small roles with the artist (Anwar Wagdy), then he began writing cinematic stories for his films and achieved stardom and became known as the King of the Tarso, the monster of the screen, the King . He wrote many film stories, and worked on stage in many of Rihani's plays, such as (Al-Daloua, The Story of Every Day), and he worked in Lebanese, Syrian and Turkish films, including (The Devil of the Bosphorus, Othman Al-Jabbar). And among the series he worked with, (Curmudgeon and Me, the only witness, Saber, Uncle Saber). He married artist Hoda Sultan and they separated in 1969, then he married Suheir Turk later on. He founded the Union of Artists in 1986. He won the State Prize for the story (They Made Me a Criminals) in 1955 and the Production Prize at the Berlin Festival in 1956 for the film (The Fatwa). He won the State Prize for Production in 1962, the Medal of Flag in 1964, and was honored by the Cairo Festival in 1994. He deservedly deserved the title of King of Tiers or King of Cinema, as he is the star who always renewed himself and got rid of stereotypes.
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Filmography

Chahine…Why?

Chahine…Why?

2009 as Self Age: 88
The Angry Ones

The Angry Ones

1996 as Age: 76
The Fierce Man

The Fierce Man

1996 as Latif Age: 75
The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty

The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty

1994 as شكري عبدالهادي Age: 74
إمبراطورية الجيارة

إمبراطورية الجيارة

1994 as منير الشبراوي Age: 73
A woman pays the price

A woman pays the price

1993 as Age: 73
Why O pyramid

Why O pyramid

1993 as Age: 73
La ya eunf

La ya eunf

1993 as عاصم البرجاوى / البلقاسى Age: 72
Al lo'ba Al Qazera

Al lo'ba Al Qazera

1993 as Age: 72
The Ship of Love and Torment

The Ship of Love and Torment

1993 as Gamil Age: 72
Dilapidated Woman

Dilapidated Woman

1992 as Attorney general Age: 72
Ah and Ah From Sharbat

Ah and Ah From Sharbat

1992 as Age: 71
دموع صاحبة الجلالة

دموع صاحبة الجلالة

1992 as Age: 71
Shaweesh Noss El-leil

Shaweesh Noss El-leil

1991 as Age: 70
Zaman el-Gidan

Zaman el-Gidan

1991 as Lasheen Age: 70
The servant

The servant

1990 as Age: 69
Heart of the Night

Heart of the Night

1989 as Sayed Al-Rawi Age: 69
I am not a Killer

I am not a Killer

1989 as كمال Age: 69
Bab Sharq

Bab Sharq

1989 as Age: 68
To's Story

To's Story

1989 as Age: 68
The Challenge

The Challenge

1988 as Abdul Qawi Age: 68
The Devil's Friends

The Devil's Friends

1988 as Age: 67
A Long Term Plan

A Long Term Plan

1988 as Awad Age: 67
نواعم

نواعم

1988 as المعلم هريدي Age: 67
Al Sharabiya

Al Sharabiya

1987 as Age: 67
Ashmawi

Ashmawi

1987 as Muhammad Hassan Al-Manzalawi / Ashmawy Age: 67
The Escape from El-Khanka

The Escape from El-Khanka

1987 as Age: 67
Wa Yabka El Hob

Wa Yabka El Hob

1987 as شوقي عبدالجليل - المحامي Age: 67
Rod El-Farag

Rod El-Farag

1987 as Qasim Abu Shouma Age: 66
Al-Dabah

Al-Dabah

1987 as Hamed El-Ganzouri Age: 66
Confrontation

Confrontation

1987 as Age: 66
Al-Kharteet

Al-Kharteet

1987 as Age: 66
El Motamared

El Motamared

1987 as Ramadan Abu Laila Age: 66
Everything before it is over

Everything before it is over

1987 as عبدالجليل Age: 66
Da'et Zar

Da'et Zar

1986 as Age: 66
Madame Shalatta

Madame Shalatta

1986 as Age: 65
Raghba wa hiqd wa intiqam

Raghba wa hiqd wa intiqam

1986 as Age: 65
Uncle Qandil's Scissors

Uncle Qandil's Scissors

1985 as Age: 65
When Evening Comes

When Evening Comes

1985 as Age: 65
The Master Knows Best

The Master Knows Best

1985 as Age: 65
The Law, Excuse Us

The Law, Excuse Us

1985 as عبد القوي Age: 65
Ana

Ana

1985 as Age: 65
The Hand Palm

The Hand Palm

1985 as Mokhtar Age: 64
Marzouka

Marzouka

1985 as برعي Age: 64
Shahd Al-Maleka

Shahd Al-Maleka

1985 as عزيز الناجي Age: 64
Awlad Al-Usul

Awlad Al-Usul

1985 as Age: 64
Execution Of A Dead Man

Execution Of A Dead Man

1985 as محيي Age: 64
الجريح

الجريح

1985 as Age: 64
Ayam Al Tahadi

Ayam Al Tahadi

1985 as Age: 64
بداية ونهاية

بداية ونهاية

1985 as Age: 64
El Mwazafoun Fel Ard

El Mwazafoun Fel Ard

1985 as Age: 64
Uncle Ahmed's Case

Uncle Ahmed's Case

1985 as عم أحمد Age: 64
Saad the Orphan

Saad the Orphan

1985 as Age: 64
The Rooftop

The Rooftop

1984 as كرم Age: 63
Kaydahonna Azeem

Kaydahonna Azeem

1983 as Age: 62
Wolves

Wolves

1983 as صابر سليم Age: 62
A Very Special Invitation

A Very Special Invitation

1982 as عبدالرحيم Age: 62
Fatuat aljabal

Fatuat aljabal

1982 as Age: 61
May He Rest in Peace

May He Rest in Peace

1982 as Age: 61
Who'll Put Out The Fire?

Who'll Put Out The Fire?

1982 as Age: 61
Ana almajnun

Ana almajnun

1981 as آدم Age: 61
Sleepless Eyes

Sleepless Eyes

1981 as Ibrahim Age: 61
Hakamt El-Mahkama

Hakamt El-Mahkama

1981 as Jalal Abdul Latif Age: 61
A Bird on the Road

A Bird on the Road

1981 as Gad Age: 61
Al Mawardi Cafe

Al Mawardi Cafe

1981 as إبراهيم المواردي Age: 61
The Devil Preaches

The Devil Preaches

1981 as El-Denarii Age: 61
Tears on the wedding night

Tears on the wedding night

1981 as Age: 60
The Bullies of Boulak

The Bullies of Boulak

1981 as ميمون Age: 60
And the days go by

And the days go by

1980 as Age: 60
Al-Batniyya

Al-Batniyya

1980 as El-Akkad Age: 60
Hob La Yara Al-Shams

Hob La Yara Al-Shams

1980 as Age: 59
EL ABALSSA

EL ABALSSA

1980 as حمزة المصري Age: 59
El-Ukhwah el-Ghuraba

El-Ukhwah el-Ghuraba

1980 as Hamed Abdel-Wadoud Age: 59
أبو البنات

أبو البنات

1980 as Age: 59
Dad Has Lost His Mind

Dad Has Lost His Mind

1980 as أحمد سعد الدين Age: 59
Don't cry, my love of life

Don't cry, my love of life

1979 as Dr. Shawqi Abdel Latif Age: 59
Storm of Tears

Storm of Tears

1979 as Age: 58
Queen of Tarab

Queen of Tarab

1979 as Medhat Pasha Nour El-Din Age: 58
Yumhil wala Yuhmal

Yumhil wala Yuhmal

1979 as Abbas Age: 58
They're All in Hell

They're All in Hell

1978 as المعلم خضير Age: 58
Paying the Price

Paying the Price

1978 as نشأت صبري Age: 58
Hob Fauq Al-Burkan

Hob Fauq Al-Burkan

1978 as Age: 58
شقة وعروسة يارب

شقة وعروسة يارب

1978 as Age: 58
I want love and affection

I want love and affection

1978 as Farid Age: 58
A Handful of Days

A Handful of Days

1978 as كامل Age: 58
Les Misérables

Les Misérables

1978 as Age: 57
Journey with the devil

Journey with the devil

1978 as Age: 57
Al-Qadeya Al-Mashhora

Al-Qadeya Al-Mashhora

1978 as إبراهيم Age: 57
The Regret

The Regret

1978 as منصور الدمنهوري Age: 57
Satan in the City

Satan in the City

1978 as Gouda Age: 57
He That Is Without Sin

He That Is Without Sin

1978 as Age: 57
Prayer of the oppressed

Prayer of the oppressed

1977 as شرف الدين Age: 57
Ela Al Ma2zoon Ya Habibi

Ela Al Ma2zoon Ya Habibi

1977 as Age: 56
These are The Days

These are The Days

1977 as Age: 56
Life Cabaret

Life Cabaret

1977 as أحمد Age: 56
Enough, my heart

Enough, my heart

1977 as عمار Age: 56
No Image

الضوء الأخضر

1976 as Age: 56
Night of Men

Night of Men

1976 as Age: 55
And The Time passed

And The Time passed

1975 as madbouly Age: 55
Mr. Ayub

Mr. Ayub

1975 as Tawfik Age: 54
Curse of a woman

Curse of a woman

1974 as Engineer Salem/Mahmoud Age: 54
Al Abtaal

Al Abtaal

1974 as Saber صابر Age: 53
Al-Aneed

Al-Aneed

1973 as Al-Qaid/ Kamal Fahmy Age: 52
Babaların Günahı

Babaların Günahı

1973 as Age: 52
Word of Honour

Word of Honour

1973 as سالم أبو النجا Age: 52
Men who are not afraid of death

Men who are not afraid of death

1973 as حامد Age: 52
My Son

My Son

1972 as جابر Age: 52
The Den of the Wicked

The Den of the Wicked

1972 as العقيد رشدي / أبو المعاطي Age: 52
لحظات خوف

لحظات خوف

1972 as فتحي عبدالمنعم Age: 52
The kidnappers

The kidnappers

1972 as جلال Age: 52
الغضب

الغضب

1972 as جابر Age: 51
Köle

Köle

1972 as Age: 51
Molok Al Shar

Molok Al Shar

1972 as Age: 51
Bela Rahma

Bela Rahma

1971 as الصول رضوان Age: 51
Esabat El Shaytaan

Esabat El Shaytaan

1971 as Age: 51
Makber

Makber

1971 as Age: 50
Date with the Beloved

Date with the Beloved

1971 as Engineer Ahmed Age: 50
The bridge of the wicked

The bridge of the wicked

1971 as Farid Age: 50
Struggle with death

Struggle with death

1970 as الرئد حمدي Age: 50
The fox and the chameleon

The fox and the chameleon

1970 as Lieutenant Colonel Ismail / Zarif Age: 50
End of the devils

End of the devils

1970 as إسماعيل Age: 50
البكاشين

البكاشين

1970 as مبروك فهمي Age: 49
Eyvah

Eyvah

1970 as Abbas Age: 49
Reda Bond

Reda Bond

1970 as مدير عام المباحث Age: 49
Escape

Escape

1970 as عزت عبد الفتاح Age: 49
Al shaitan

Al shaitan

1969 as الضابط منير Age: 49
El Haramy

El Haramy

1969 as Age: 49
Mama's Secretary

Mama's Secretary

1969 as shalaby/ zaatar Age: 49
The Terror

The Terror

1969 as Age: 48
Gang of Women

Gang of Women

1969 as Self Age: 48
الدلوعة

الدلوعة

1969 as أنور Age: 48
Ebn Al-Shaitan

Ebn Al-Shaitan

1969 as Mursi Age: 48
Agent 77

Agent 77

1969 as الرائد كمال سليمان Age: 48
Turist Ömer Arabistan'da

Turist Ömer Arabistan'da

1969 as Age: 48
Dala ilbanat

Dala ilbanat

1969 as Age: 48
I'm The Doctor

I'm The Doctor

1968 as Age: 48
عثمان الجبار

عثمان الجبار

1968 as Age: 47
Ebn El-Hetta

Ebn El-Hetta

1968 as Age: 47
Leqaa Al-Ghorabaa

Leqaa Al-Ghorabaa

1968 as Age: 47
Vahşi Bir Erkek Sevdim

Vahşi Bir Erkek Sevdim

1968 as Kemal Age: 47
Sweet and Naughty

Sweet and Naughty

1968 as ضيف شرف / بنفسه Age: 47
Bir Damat Aranıyor

Bir Damat Aranıyor

1968 as Age: 47
Fugitive

Fugitive

1968 as Hassan Age: 47
Sareq Al-Malyeen

Sareq Al-Malyeen

1968 as Age: 47
Cemile: Yalancı

Cemile: Yalancı

1968 as Osman Age: 47
Welcome to Love

Welcome to Love

1968 as Age: 47
The Three Swindlers

The Three Swindlers

1968 as Raouf / Abbas Age: 47
The Troublemaker

The Troublemaker

1965 as Hamouda Abdel-Al - حمودة عبدالعال Age: 45
Harib min Al-Ayyam

Harib min Al-Ayyam

1965 as Kamal Age: 45
Driven from Paradise

Driven from Paradise

1965 as (الشيح عليش / إبراهيم Age: 44
Al-modeer Al-Fanni

Al-modeer Al-Fanni

1965 as Hamouda Age: 44
I, He and She

I, He and She

1964 as Farid Shawqi Age: 43
The Great Adventure

The Great Adventure

1964 as Age: 43
Antar's Daughter

Antar's Daughter

1964 as Al-Ghazanfar Ibn Antar Age: 43
The Monster

The Monster

1964 as Age: 43
A Tale from the Arabian Nights

A Tale from the Arabian Nights

1964 as Hassan Shahtout Al-Hawi Age: 43
The Honored Family

The Honored Family

1964 as Age: 43
The Game of Love and Marriage

The Game of Love and Marriage

1964 as Abas عباس Age: 43
A wife is needed immediately

A wife is needed immediately

1964 as helmi Age: 43
Al-Jasoos

Al-Jasoos

1964 as Age: 43
harbor girl

harbor girl

1964 as Age: 43
Prince of Cunningness

Prince of Cunningness

1964 as حسن الهلالي / الأمير عز الدين Age: 43
Shadia Al-Jabal

Shadia Al-Jabal

1964 as Munir Age: 43
His Majesty

His Majesty

1963 as Hassan Al-Shayal / Maringos I Age: 43
The Way Of The Devil

The Way Of The Devil

1963 as Hassan Abu-Dumah Age: 42
A Hero Till the End

A Hero Till the End

1963 as Age: 42
Al Masyada

Al Masyada

1963 as Age: 42
Rabea Al Adaweiah

Rabea Al Adaweiah

1963 as Khalil Age: 42
El Nashal

El Nashal

1963 as Age: 42
أنا الهارب

أنا الهارب

1962 as Officer Hamdi Age: 42
The spiteful Man

The spiteful Man

1962 as Age: 41
Akher Forsa

Akher Forsa

1962 as Saeed Masoud Age: 41
El Ragol El Thaalab

El Ragol El Thaalab

1962 as فريد Age: 41
Abeed Al Gasad

Abeed Al Gasad

1962 as علي عبدالفتاح Age: 41
Gouz Meraty

Gouz Meraty

1961 as Hassan The Plumber Age: 41
Antar: The Black Prince

Antar: The Black Prince

1961 as Antar Bin Chaddad Age: 41
Oh Islam

Oh Islam

1961 as Baltay Age: 41
Blood on the Nile

Blood on the Nile

1961 as Awad Age: 40
The Impostor

The Impostor

1961 as Yousry / Abbas Age: 40
The Beginning and the End

The Beginning and the End

1960 as Hassan Age: 40
Lovers' Call

Lovers' Call

1960 as Age: 40
Giant

Giant

1960 as Fattouh Age: 40
Abu Ahmad

Abu Ahmad

1960 as Abu Ahmad Age: 39
Antar Invades the Desert

Antar Invades the Desert

1960 as عنتر Age: 39
Souq El Selah

Souq El Selah

1960 as سيد سيد Age: 39
Umm Ratiba

Umm Ratiba

1959 as farid Age: 39
Abo Hadeed

Abo Hadeed

1958 as Hassan Abdo Abu Hadid Age: 38
The Big Brother

The Big Brother

1958 as Awad Shehata Age: 38
Soultan

Soultan

1958 as سلطان Age: 38
Cairo Station

Cairo Station

1958 as Abu Siri Age: 38
A criminal on leave

A criminal on leave

1958 as منعم Age: 37
Mid-night driver

Mid-night driver

1958 as Usta Hassan Age: 37
The Charmer

The Charmer

1958 as Hamza Bahlawan Age: 37
The Scornful Man

The Scornful Man

1956 as said Age: 35
Land of Dreams

Land of Dreams

1956 as Omar Age: 35
Rassif Nemra 5

Rassif Nemra 5

1956 as Sergeant Khamis Abu Saif Age: 35
The Thugs of El-Husseiniya

The Thugs of El-Husseiniya

1954 as Bayoumi Zaklot Age: 34
Aziza

Aziza

1954 as خليل البونو Age: 34
Abo El-Dahab

Abo El-Dahab

1954 as أبو الذهب Age: 34
They Made Me a Criminal

They Made Me a Criminal

1954 as سلطان شريف Age: 34
Al-Mohtal

Al-Mohtal

1954 as Age: 34
El-Zolm Haraam

El-Zolm Haraam

1954 as Farid Age: 33
For Who's Your Passion

For Who's Your Passion

1954 as برعي Age: 33
Afretet Ismaiel Yassin

Afretet Ismaiel Yassin

1954 as Hamido Age: 33
The black knight

The black knight

1954 as Sayeb Age: 33
Khataf Merati

Khataf Merati

1954 as Farid Shawqi Age: 33
The Blazing Sun

The Blazing Sun

1954 as Riyad رياض Age: 33
The Marital Dwelling

The Marital Dwelling

1954 as Age: 33
Almar'a kl shay'

Almar'a kl shay'

1953 as Age: 33
Ibn el harra

Ibn el harra

1953 as عزت بيه الدخيلي Age: 33
ظلموني الحبايب

ظلموني الحبايب

1953 as Age: 33
Child For rent

Child For rent

1953 as جلال Age: 33
What's My Fault

What's My Fault

1953 as Galal Age: 33
Lisanuk Hisanak

Lisanuk Hisanak

1953 as Ghandour Age: 32
Love In The Darkness

Love In The Darkness

1953 as Age: 32
Written on the forehead

Written on the forehead

1953 as Age: 32
Money slaves

Money slaves

1953 as وحيد كامل سالم Age: 32
طريق السعادة

طريق السعادة

1953 as سامي Age: 32
Scandal monger

Scandal monger

1953 as Anis Age: 32
بعد الوداع

بعد الوداع

1953 as Age: 32
Lady Pickpocket

Lady Pickpocket

1953 as Burai Age: 32
Hamido

Hamido

1953 as Hamido Age: 32
The Hawk

The Hawk

1950 as Age: 30
Set Elhosn

Set Elhosn

1950 as ضرغام المُشمَـخِـر Age: 30
Baba Amin

Baba Amin

1950 as Rushdi Age: 30
The Much-Loved One

The Much-Loved One

1950 as Age: 30
Prince of Revenge

Prince of Revenge

1950 as جعفر البحار Age: 30
The Millionaire

The Millionaire

1950 as Age: 29
Tough Road

Tough Road

1950 as Rashed Age: 29
Felfel

Felfel

1950 as Age: 29
I Am the Past

I Am the Past

1950 as Farid Age: 29