Gamal Ismail

Known for ActingBorn 1932-01-08Died 2013-12-18Cairo, Egypt

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.Read more

Movies & web series

The Mamluks

Om Kulthum

Al-Thulathiya

Alf liela w liela - Wardashan w Mando

محمد رسول الله

And Life Is Back

Shafiqa Al-Qibtiya

Tamer & Shawkeya

Elliel w Akhro

Raafat Al Haggan

Critical Moments

A Public Opinion Case

Tamer and shawqiya

Layali El-Helmeya

The Family Of Mr. Shalash

Alf liela w liela - El Talat Banat

Tears on Bold Eyes

The Lady and the Wolves

Sayedaty El Gameela

The Three Wise Men

El Zalem Wel Mazloom

We Are the Bus People

Habib el-Rooh

Stray Light

Fawazia The Bourgeoisie

The Bet

Al-Gama'a

Playing with Giants

Justice Has Many Faces

The Disappearance of Jaafar Al-Masri

Hassan Ellol

Mafia

Al Jamaliyah

Italia's War

Vote for Dr. Sulaiman Abdulbaset

The Bullies of Boulak

The Killers

The technical secretary

The Newspaper Seller

Date Wine

The President's Chef

Ramadan Mabrouk Abou El Allamen Hamouda

The Great Adventure

Al-Rayyan

Ali Spicy

Attempted Murder

The Devil's Island

Alf Liela w Liela - Aroos El Bahr