Mahdy Youssef

November 1, 1948 — Cairo, Egypt

An actor and scriptwriter, was born on November 1, 1948 in Sayeda Zeinab neighborhood in Cairo. He earned a Bachelor of Law from Cairo University in 1972. After graduating, he was appointed to the South Cairo Court, but his love for art prompted him to complete his studies at the Academy of Arts, specifically at the Higher Institute of Criticism and Artistic Appreciation, to obtain a postgraduate diploma in 1983. He devoted himself to writing drama after that. He participated as a writer, actor and director in some theatrical performances, specifically the theatrical activities at the Manial Youth Center and then through the Egyptian Association for Theater Amateurs. He wrote various works, including the series Wanis's Daily Life (multiple seasons), and the play Mother America (1994).

TV Show

Sarah

2005

Movie

Mama America

1998

Movie

The stray

2005

Movie

Which One Am I?

1992

Movie

The Captain Has Arrived

1991

Movie

Lail Wi Regal

1993

Movie

We'll Tell You But Don't Be Angry

1992

TV Show

Abnaa'a Wa Laken

1993