Ahmad Bedair

(79 years old)

Born: May 1st, 1945

Place of birth: Qena, Egypt

Death: -

After finishing his high school studies in 1966, he graduated from the faculty of Arts in 1970. Ahmad was an actor, play writer and director in the Youth centers theatre. As actor, he also worked in a number of radio series, it was his appearance in TV series that started his fame. One can never forget his roles in “Taaer al-leil al-hazeen i.e. The sad night bird”, “Al-Zeiny Baraakat”, “Holm al-layl wal-nahaar i.e. Night and day dream”, “Abwaab al-madeena i.e. City gates”, “Nahr al-malh i.e. Salt River”, “Al-madeena i.e. The city”, “Al-hessaar i.e. Embargo”, “Soraakh al-samt i.e. Silence scream” and “Zizinia”. On stage Bedeir excelled in a number of plays; “Rayya we Sekeena”, “Bacalorios fee hokm al-sho’oob i.e. B.A. ruling people”, “Al-sa’ayda wassalo i.e. Upper Egyptians arrived”, “’Al-rasseef i.e. On the sidewalk”, “Koromb zabaady i.e. Cabbage Yogurt”, “Dostour ya syadna i.e. Constitution oh masters” and “Al-Comandan i.e. The Commander”. The silver screen shows how Ahmad was patient enough to play small roles that bit by bit proved his talent. Though he played lead roles in different films, yet he was in his best with Youssef Chahine. His vitality in “Sokoot hansawwar i.e. Silence ..We’re rolling” was a value added to Chahine’s film. His roles in “Abnaa wa qatala i.e. Sons and killers” and “Batal men warak i.e. Paper Hero” show his real talent. Ahmad Bedeir is married and has two daughters; Sara and Do’aa.

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