Hesham Selim
- Actor
- Film actor
Also known as: هشام سليم · Hisham Selim · Хишам Селим
Hesham Saleh Selim (January 27, 1958 - September 22, 2022) was an Egyptian film and television actor. He graduated from the High Institute of Tourism and Hotels in Cairo and later studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Hesham was the son of Saleh Selim, an Egyptian football legend and former president of Al Ahly Sporting Club. His sister-in-law was the iconic actress and singer Yousra.
He began his acting career at the age of 12, playing one of Faten Hamama’s children in Empire M (1972). Four years later, he played a lead role in Youssef Chahine’s Return of the Prodigal Son (1976), which embedded in him a passion for acting for the rest of his life. Selim acted in many TV shows, among them El Helmeya Nights (1987-1995), Arabesque (1994), and The White Flag (1988). He has appeared in many known films such as Alexandria Again and Forever (1989), The Puppeteer (1989), and Land of Dreams (1993). In the wake of the 2011 Egyptian revolution, Selim became the host of the talk show Hiwar Al Qahira (Cairo Dialogue), a weekly program featuring live discussions with guests on political, social, and economic issues on Sky News Arabia in 2012.
On May 5, 2020, he spoke on television about having a transgender son, in a rare public show of support for LGBT+ rights in Egypt. This segment and Selim’s acceptance of his son Nour in a country where gender issues remain taboo have won praise on social media, with many applauding Selim for his position and his decision to speak about it on Egyptian television.
Hesham Selim passed away at 64 after a long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by two daughters and a son.
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Before Acting
- •Studied at Capital University (Egypt) and College of the Holy Family.
Family & Connections
Known For
Frequent Collaborators
Entesar7 shared works
Hassan Hosny7 shared works
Yousra6 shared works
Aaidah Riyadh6 shared works
Osama Anwar Okasha6 shared works
Youssef Eid5 shared works
Abla Kamel5 shared works
Salah Abdallah5 shared works
Elham Shahein5 shared works
Sabrien5 shared works
Othman Abdel Monem5 shared works
Yehia El Fakharany4 shared worksPhotos
1Full Filmography
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Mousa
2021 · actor · ⭐ 6.8
Counterattack
2021 · actor · ⭐ 7.2
Disappearance
2018 · actor
Tayee
2018 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Between Two Worlds
2017 · actor
Kalabsh
2017 · actor
Password
2016 · actor
Temporary Name
2013 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Animal Stories in the Qur'an
2011 · actor
Spies War
2009 · actor
In Amina's Hands
2008 · actor
The Warrior's Shadow
2008 · actor
First Time in Love
2007 · actor · ⭐ 4.3
45 Days
2007 · actor · ⭐ 4.6
المصراوية
2007 · actor
Critical Moments
2007 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Justified Betrayal
2006 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Places in the heart
2005 · actor
Searching For Freedom
2005 · actor · ⭐ 4.3
You Are My Life
2004 · actor · ⭐ 6.7
Mahmoud Al-Masri
2004 · actor
Talking About Love
2004 · actor · ⭐ 6.3
My Soul Malak
2003 · actor
The Storm
2001 · actor · ⭐ 6.7
Granita
2001 · actor
The Headmaster
2000 · actor · ⭐ 7.7
Attempted Murder
2000 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
A Woman from the Time of Love
1998 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
Gamal Abdel Nasser
1998 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Hawanem Garden City
1997 · actor
Our Families
1997 · actor
All Good
1996 · actor · ⭐ 10.0
O Lovely Life
1996 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
Too Little Love.. Too Much Violence
1995 · actor
Arabesque: The Days of Hassan Al-Noaamany
1994 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Land of Dreams
1993 · actor · ⭐ 6.8
Crystal
1993 · actor
Al Haggama
1992 · actor
El-Gabalawy
1991 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
The Pasha's daughter
1991 · actor · ⭐ 5.0
O, Mehalabeya
1991 · actor · ⭐ 4.0
Playing with demons
1991 · actor
Qesma W Nasib
1990 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
The servant
1990 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
The Puppeteer
1989 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
Alexandria Again and Forever
1989 · actor · ⭐ 4.9
Scandal of a Lifetime
1989 · actor · ⭐ 10.0
Assassination of a Teacher
1988 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
The White Flag
1988 · actor
El Helmeya Nights
1987 · actor · ⭐ 8.1
Atshanh
1987 · actor
Blood call
1987 · actor
Alziyarat al akhira
1986 · actor
Revenge
1986 · actor
Al Awbash
1986 · actor
Satrak Ya Rab
1986 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
El-Saflah
1986 · actor
Sanawat Al Khatar
1985 · actor · ⭐ 9.0
Fingerprints On Water
1985 · actor · ⭐ 8.0
Don't Ask Me Who I Am
1984 · actor · ⭐ 6.7
Tazweer Fe Awraq Rasmia
1984 · actor · ⭐ 5.8
Return of the Prodigal Son
1976 · actor · ⭐ 6.4
Empire M
1972 · actor · ⭐ 6.4
اختفاء سعيد مهران
actor
FAQ
How old is Hesham Selim?
Hesham Selim died at the age of 64.
When was Hesham Selim born?
Hesham Selim was born on January 27, 1958.
When did Hesham Selim die?
Hesham Selim passed away on September 22, 2022.
What is Hesham Selim's nationality?
Hesham Selim is Egypt.
How many works has Hesham Selim appeared in?
Hesham Selim has 64 credited works in our database.
What is Hesham Selim known for?
Hesham Selim is known for All Good, Qesma W Nasib, The Headmaster, Password.
Where was Hesham Selim born?
Hesham Selim was born in Alexandria, Egypt.