Anwar Wagdi

Movie Actor

Birthday October 11, 1904

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Cairo, Egypt

DEATH DATE May 14, 1955 (50)

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About

Egyptian movie actor and director who rose to prominence in the 1940s. His films include Ragaa, Kataitu waladi, Fatmah, and El Wahsh.

Before Fame

He began his acting career with a role as an extra in a 1922 production of Julius Caesar.

Trivia

His most successful film as a director was 1949's The Flirtation of Girls, which he also wrote.

Family Life

He was married to Elham Hussein Leila Mourad from 1947 to 1954.

Associated With

He was born in the same country as fellow actor Omar Sharif.