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Tawfiq Al-Deqen

Profession
Acting
Born
May 3, 1924 · Egypt
Died
November 26, 1988

Biography

Tawfiq Ameen Muhammad Ahmad al-Sheikh Al Deqen was born in the village of Horeen in Berket al-Sab’ Monoufeyya (delta of Egypt). He graduated from the High Institute of Dramatic Arts in 1950. His career started when he was still studying when he played the role of a peasant and then participated in “Dhohoor al-Islaam" (The appearance of Islam) in 1951. Seven years after his graduation, Tawfik joined the Free Theatre Troupe. He also worked with Esma’eel Yasseen in his troupe then joined the National Theatre where he remained member of its troupe until the end of his life. In the National Theatre, he presented “’ Aaelat al-Doghry" (The Dodgers), “Bedaaya wa nehaaya" (Dead among the living), “Sekkat al-salaama" (The safe way), “Al-Mahroussa" i.e. The Blessed”, “’ Afareet Masr al-gedeeda i.e. The demons of Heliopolis”, “Al-farafeer” where he excelled. , “Mash-had men al-guesr" (View from the bridge), “Hesbet Berma" (Berma calculation)”, “Al-naass elly taht" (Downstairs people), “ Kahayal al-dhell" (Shadow plays), “Solaymaan al-Halaby” and “Beer al-sellem" (Stairwell). He was very popular in playing the evil scoundrel role in a very special manner that was assisted by his features thus making him one of the best Arab actors in such roles. As Tawfik grew older his roles changed. He played the role of the helpless father in “’Ala baab al-Wazeer” and the peasant’s role in “Kharaga wa lam ya’od" (Out and never back). His on-screen phrases became idioms in Egypt and all over the Arab world; “Ahla men al-sharaf mafeesh,” “Hambaka” and “Alo ya Omam”.

Known for

The Land poster
The Land
Film · 1970 · ★ 8.3
Saladin poster
Saladin
Film · 1963 · ★ 7.1
Cairo 30 poster
Cairo 30
Film · 1966 · ★ 7.6
My Wife the General Manager poster
My Wife the General Manager
Film · 1966 · ★ 6.8
Struggle in the Harbor poster
Struggle in the Harbor
Film · 1956 · ★ 6.5
A Man in Our House poster
A Man in Our House
Film · 1961 · ★ 6.8
Son of Hamido poster
Son of Hamido
Film · 1957 · ★ 7.1
Adieu Bonaparte poster
Adieu Bonaparte
Film · 1985 · ★ 5.9
An Egyptian Story poster
An Egyptian Story
Film · 1982 · ★ 6.5
At the Minister's Door poster
At the Minister's Door
Film · 1982 · ★ 6.5
Searching for a Scandal poster
Searching for a Scandal
Film · 1973 · ★ 6.2
Missing Person poster
Missing Person
Film · 1984 · ★ 7.8

Filmography