Adel Emam
- Actor
- Comedian
- Film actor
Also known as: عادل إمام · Adel Imam · Адиль Имам · عادل محمد إمام محمد
Adel Imam is an Egyptian actor known for his long-standing career in comedy and drama. Born on May 17, 1940, in Mansoura, he moved at an early age with his family to Sayeda Zeinab in Cairo. He earned a degree in agriculture from the University of Cairo, where he became active in student theatre.
He began his professional acting career in the early 1960s, joining a television troupe and performing in stage plays such as Ana wa Howa wa Heya and Al Nassabin. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Imam gained widespread popularity through iconic stage roles in Madrassat Al Mashaghbeen, Shahid Ma Shafsh Haga, and Al Wad Sayed Al Shaghal.
Imam has appeared in over 100 films and numerous television series and plays, often blending comedy with social and political themes. Notable film roles include The Terrorist (1994), Al Zaeem (1993), and The Yacoubian Building (2006), the latter of which became one of the most prominent films in modern Egyptian cinema.
In 2000, he was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), recognizing his influence and humanitarian efforts.
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Notable Quotes
“Art is a message above everything else”
Before Acting
- •Studied agriculture at Cairo University before turning to acting
Family & Connections
Known For
Frequent Collaborators
Said Tarabeek16 shared works
Ahmad Rateb15 shared works
Youssef Daoud13 shared works
Youssef Maaty12 shared works
Mustafa Metwalli10 shared works
Mohamed Abdelaziz10 shared works
Lebleba9 shared works
Ali Al Sharif9 shared works
Wahid Hamid9 shared works
Yousra8 shared works
Saeed Saleh8 shared works
Diaa ElMerghany8 shared worksFeatured In
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1Full Filmography
141
Bodyguard
2021 · actor · ⭐ 5.6
A Lifetime of Joy
2020 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Valentino
2020 · actor · ⭐ 5.2
Hidden Worlds
2018 · actor · ⭐ 6.3
The Ghosts of Adly Allam
2017 · actor · ⭐ 6.5
Mamoun & Associates
2016 · actor · ⭐ 5.3
Professor and Head of Department
2015 · actor · ⭐ 1.8
His Excellency
2014 · actor · ⭐ 6.2
The Oracle
2013 · actor · ⭐ 7.5
Ferqet Naji Atallah
2012 · actor
Alzheimer's
2010 · actor · ⭐ 6.3
Bobbos
2009 · actor · ⭐ 4.7
Hassan and Marcus
2008 · actor · ⭐ 6.5
Morgan Ahmed Morgan
2007 · actor · ⭐ 6.8
The Yacoubian Building
2006 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
The Embassy in the Building
2005 · actor · ⭐ 6.5
A Groom from a Security Agency
2004 · actor · ⭐ 5.9
The Danish Experience
2003 · actor · ⭐ 5.6
The Prince of Darkness
2002 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Hello America
2000 · actor · ⭐ 5.2
Mahrous the Minister's Attaché
1999 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
A Message to the Governor
1998 · actor · ⭐ 5.1
Bakhit and Adeela 2
1997 · actor · ⭐ 5.2
Sweet Oblivion
1996 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Birds of Darkness
1995 · actor · ⭐ 8.5
Bakhit and Adeela
1995 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
The Terrorist
1994 · actor · ⭐ 6.4
The Forgotten
1993 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Terrorism and Kebab
1992 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Shams El Zanaty
1991 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Playing with Giants
1991 · actor · ⭐ 7.1
Highly Dangerous Man
1991 · actor · ⭐ 5.2
The Devil's Island
1990 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
His Highness Hanafy
1990 · actor · ⭐ 6.3
The Fair
1989 · actor · ⭐ 5.1
Goodbye My Friend
1987 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
The Tiger and The Female
1987 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Karakon On The Street
1986 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Ramadan On The Volcano
1985 · actor · ⭐ 6.4
Sayed the Servant Boy
1985 · actor · ⭐ 8.2
A Husband On Demand
1985 · actor · ⭐ 7.3
Don't Lose Your Mind
1985 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Who is the Thief Between Us
1984 · actor · ⭐ 4.4
As Not to Fly the Smoke
1984 · actor · ⭐ 7.8
The Nobody
1984 · actor · ⭐ 6.7
Two on the Road
1984 · actor · ⭐ 6.8
Watch Out for Al Khett
1984 · actor · ⭐ 6.5
Tit for Tat
1984 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
The Beggar
1983 · actor · ⭐ 6.4
The Lawyer
1983 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
The Ghoul
1983 · actor · ⭐ 6.7
Khamsa Bab
1983 · actor · ⭐ 4.0
The Street Player
1983 · actor · ⭐ 7.3
Neither Seen, Nor Known
1983 · actor · ⭐ 5.6
Antar Holding His Sword
1983 · actor · ⭐ 5.0
Love in a Jail Cell
1983 · actor · ⭐ 6.4
The Gang of Hamada and Toto
1982 · actor · ⭐ 5.7
At the Minister's Door
1982 · actor · ⭐ 6.6
A Warm Winter Night
1981 · actor · ⭐ 8.2
The Suspect
1981 · actor · ⭐ 6.4
We Only Live Once
1981 · actor · ⭐ 6.8
Vote for Dr. Sulaiman Abdulbaset
1981 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Shaaban Below Zero
1980 · actor · ⭐ 6.2
The Hell
1980 · actor · ⭐ 6.8
Troublemaker
1980 · actor · ⭐ 7.6
Tears on Bold Eyes
1980 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Dad Has Lost His Mind
1980 · actor · ⭐ 5.2
Smart but Stupid
1980 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Take Care of Your Neighbors
1979 · actor · ⭐ 6.3
We Are the Bus People
1979 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
A Killer Who killed No one
1979 · actor · ⭐ 8.3
The Game
1979 · actor
The Invisible Trick
1979 · actor
Ragab on a Hot Tin
1979 · actor · ⭐ 7.4
Adventurers Around the World
1979 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
I Have the Wallet
1978 · actor · ⭐ 6.3
Young men dancing over the fire
1978 · actor · ⭐ 6.7
How to lose a million pounds
1978 · actor
Dreams Of El Tayer Boy
1978 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
That's Wrong, Lulu ... Lulu, That's Wrong
1978 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Some Visit the Marriage Registrar Twice
1978 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
The Demons Husbands
1977 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Violet Flower
1977 · actor
The Tender Gender
1977 · actor · ⭐ 6.5
Marriage on Air
1976 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Reckless Husbands
1976 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Sabreen
1975 · actor
Looking for Troubles
1975 · actor · ⭐ 5.8
Everybody Wants Love
1975 · actor · ⭐ 3.0
Hello, I'm the Cat
1975 · actor · ⭐ 5.0
Forbidden at the Wedding Night
1975 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
The Important Thing Is Love
1974 · actor · ⭐ 5.5
24 Hours of Love
1974 · actor · ⭐ 5.6
The Happy Marriage
1974 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Demons Forever
1974 · actor
When Love Sings
1973 · actor
Please don't misunderstand me
1973 · actor
Something of Love
1973 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
The School of Mischief
1973 · actor · ⭐ 8.4
Devils and football
1973 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Searching for a Scandal
1973 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
The Troublemakers
1973 · actor
City Lights
1972 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
البيوت اسرار
1971 · actor · ⭐ 4.5
Love on the Agricultural Road
1971 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Sweet Trip
1971 · actor
Ms. Manal Diary
1971 · actor
Youth in a Storm
1971 · actor
College Girls
1971 · actor
Witch
1971 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Virgo
1970 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Adolescents' Love
1970 · actor
باحبك يا حلوة
1970 · actor
The Mirror
1970 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Afifi's love affairs
1970 · actor
Reda Bond
1970 · actor
The Pickpocket
1970 · actor
The Showgirl
1969 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Marriage for Half an Hour
1969 · actor · ⭐ 5.7
Thieves but Cute
1969 · actor · ⭐ 6.8
Me, My Wife and My Lover
1969 · actor
The People Inside
1969 · actor
7 Days in Heaven
1969 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
My Wife's Ghost
1968 · actor · ⭐ 7.8
I'm The Doctor
1968 · actor · ⭐ 4.0
Joys
1968 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Sweet and Naughty
1968 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
The Tale of Three Girls
1968 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
My Wife's Dignity
1967 · actor · ⭐ 6.5
Albijamat alhamra'
1967 · actor · ⭐ 6.5
El Khouroug Min El Guana
1967 · actor · ⭐ 8.5
El Ragel Da Hayganeni
1967 · actor · ⭐ 10.0
Love situation
1967 · actor
Sayed Darwish
1966 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Wellness leave
1966 · actor
My Wife the General Manager
1966 · actor · ⭐ 6.8
Three Thieves
1966 · actor · ⭐ 5.8
Where I am and where are you?
1965 · actor
Al-modeer Al-Fanni
1965 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
I, He and She
1964 · actor · ⭐ 5.4
أنا وهو وهي
1963 · actor
FAQ
How old is Adel Emam?
Adel Emam is 86 years old.
When was Adel Emam born?
Adel Emam was born on May 17, 1940.
What is Adel Emam's nationality?
Adel Emam is Egypt.
How many works has Adel Emam appeared in?
Adel Emam has 141 credited works in our database.
What is Adel Emam known for?
Adel Emam is known for A Lifetime of Joy, Birds of Darkness, The School of Mischief, The Oracle.
Where was Adel Emam born?
Adel Emam was born in El Mansoura, Egypt.