Anwar Wagdi
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
- Screenwriter
- Writer
Also known as: أنور وجدي · Anwar Wagdy · محمد أنور وجدي
Anwar was born in the Cairo district of El Daher, Cairo. His father, Yehia Wagdy El-Fattal, immigrated to Egypt from Syria with his family in the 19th century for economic reasons. Anwar's Egyptian mother, Muhiba El-Rikaby, was from Cairo. Anwar grew up very poor and was known for his extraordinary ambition and desire to amass wealth. Anwar Wagdy was married to Egyptian actresses Elham Hussein, Leila Mourad (three times), and Leila Fawzy. He died at 51 in Sweden while seeking treatment for polycystic kidney disease.
Anwar Wagdy began his acting career as an extra in 1922 in the Youssef Wahbi Theatre Company's production of Julius Caesar. He quickly leaped to stardom and played leading roles in and/or directed 92 Egyptian films between the 1932 and 1955. He achieved particular success partnering with his wife, Egyptian legend Leila Mourad.
Youssef Wahbi directed his first film: "Defense" in 1934 and called "Anwar Wagdy" to take part in this film with him. After the failure of a film caused some financial problems for Youssef Wahbi and producer, which resulted in Anwar to join the National Force Theater, which was founded in 1935. Anwar Wagdi found that cinema is more suited to his talent and more in tune with its aspirations because of its popularity and its ability to reach a wider audience.
Throughout that period, he made "Wings of the Desert", in 1939. Anwar Wagdy became a star, as directors of the exploitation of its looks handsome and soft features in the provision of the roles of the rich aristocrat indifferent to any symbol of evil. And grandfather established his production company "films Nations", and produced, directed and acted in a number of films together with his wife Laila Murad, whom he married while filming the first: "The following are the poor girl."
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Bishara Wakim17 shared works
Mohamed Kamel16 shared works
Ferdoos Mohamed15 shared works
Mahmoud El Meligy13 shared works
Ismail Yasseen11 shared works
Leila Mourad11 shared works
Hassan Fayek11 shared works
Thuraya Fakhry11 shared works
Abdel Moneim Ismail11 shared works
Farid Shawqy10 shared works
Stephan Rosti10 shared works
Zeinat Sedki10 shared worksPhotos
1Full Filmography
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The Flirtation of Girls
2017 · writer · ⭐ 7.0
Professor Sharaf
1954 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Four Girls and an Officer
1954 · actor · writer · director · ⭐ 10.0
Khataf Merati
1954 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
The Beast
1954 · actor · ⭐ 7.1
The Madness Of Love
1954 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Qolob El Nas
1954 · actor
Gold
1953 · actor · director · writer · producer · ⭐ 8.3
Bent Al-Akaber
1953 · actor · director · writer · ⭐ 7.5
Rayya and Sekina
1952 · actor · ⭐ 6.9
Al-Nemr
1952 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
Qattr El-Nada
1951 · actor · writer · director · ⭐ 7.5
Habib el-Rooh
1951 · actor · director · writer · ⭐ 8.0
Shebak Habibi
1951 · actor · ⭐ 3.0
Lailet El Henna
1951 · director · writer · ⭐ 7.0
Yasmine
1950 · actor · director · ⭐ 10.0
The Millionaire
1950 · writer · ⭐ 7.7
El-Batal
1950 · writer · ⭐ 7.0
Eid Night
1949 · writer
The Flirtation of Girls
1949 · actor · director · writer · ⭐ 7.2
Anbar
1948 · actor · director · writer
Divorce of Saad Hanem
1948 · actor · director · writer · ⭐ 10.0
Love and Youth
1948 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
Fatmah
1947 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
My Heart is My Guide
1947 · actor · director · ⭐ 7.0
Layla, Daughter of the Rich
1946 · actor · director · ⭐ 7.0
My Father’s secret
1946 · actor
Land of the Nile
1946 · actor
Leila, Daughter of the Poor
1945 · actor · director · ⭐ 7.0
القلب له واحد
1945 · actor
Bayn Narayn
1945 · actor · ⭐ 10.0
Laylat Al-Jumea
1945 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
Gypsy Town
1945 · actor
A kiss in Lebanon
1945 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Passion and Revenge
1944 · actor · ⭐ 7.7
Long live women!
1944 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Victims of Love
1944 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Layla in the dark
1944 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Who's Done it ?
1944 · actor · ⭐ 6.5
Issue of the day
1943 · actor
Cleopatra
1943 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
On the stage of life
1942 · actor
Women are in danger
1942 · actor
Son of the desert
1942 · actor
I Love Wrongdoing
1942 · actor · ⭐ 8.3
Wives factory
1941 · actor · ⭐ 10.0
Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi
1941 · actor
The Victory of Youth
1941 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Layla the Country Girl
1941 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
The workshop
1940 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
A woman's heart
1940 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
The Life of Darkness
1940 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Rebellious girl
1940 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
The Will
1939 · actor · ⭐ 7.4
The Apple Seller
1939 · actor · ⭐ 10.0
El Doctor
1939 · actor · ⭐ 10.0
Sons of Aristocrats
1932 · actor · ⭐ 4.0
Kiss in the Desert
1928 · actor · ⭐ 6.5
FAQ
How old is Anwar Wagdi?
Anwar Wagdi died at the age of 50.
When was Anwar Wagdi born?
Anwar Wagdi was born on October 11, 1904.
When did Anwar Wagdi die?
Anwar Wagdi passed away on May 14, 1955.
What is Anwar Wagdi's nationality?
Anwar Wagdi is Egypt.
How many works has Anwar Wagdi appeared in?
Anwar Wagdi has 58 credited works in our database.
What is Anwar Wagdi known for?
Anwar Wagdi is known for Divorce of Saad Hanem, Four Girls and an Officer, Bayn Narayn, Love and Youth.
Where was Anwar Wagdi born?
Anwar Wagdi was born in Cairo, Egypt.