Mahmoud El Meligy

Born in Cairo, Egypt on December 22, 1910 — died June 6, 1983 (aged 72)

Mahmoud El Meligy was an Egyptian screenwriter and actor of film, theatre, and television. He started his career playing minor roles, but achieved stardom in the late 1930s. A popular and award-winning actor, he has acted in hundreds of films and was famous for his evil, villain roles.