An Egyptian actor of Circassian descent. He was born in Cairo to an aristocratic family, as his grandfather, Muhammad Pasha Fahmy, was the head of the Shura Council, his father, Mahmoud Pasha Fahmy, was the secretariat of the Shura Council, and his grandmother was Amina El Manasterly, the owner of the Manasterly Palace. He graduated from the High Cinema Institute in 1963, and studied directing in the USA at the University of California. Among his films: My Blood, My Tears and My Smile, The Estranged Brothers and The Shame.
Lial
1982
Nagham Fi Hayaty
1975
Mokalmet Baa'd Montasaf Elleil
1978
A Woman Deceived Me
1979
Laiali Yasmeen
1978
Lahzat daef
1981
Alexandria Again and Forever
1989
Mean yekdar al-aziza
1975
Ahla Ayam Al Omr
1978
الأخوة الأعداء
1974
Shouq
1976
Behold How Bold Is Sokkar
1977
Dalal Al-Masria
1970
Amira.. My Love
1975
Love & Pride
1972
Rescue This Family
1979
Shahd Al-Maleka
1985
صراع العشاق
1981
Soul lover
1973
The Road of Lovers
1978
Women in the City
1977
Beware, Gentlemen
1978
Watch Out for Zuzu
1972
Nutshells
1995
Love Comes Before Bread Sometimes
1977
Playing with Giants
1991
قصة الحي الغربي
1979
Nar Elshouq
1970
The Shame
1982
Lovers' Scraps
2003
Shaaytan Men Assal
1985
Walls of Tanneries
1983
The Devils
1977
Allaeiba
1987
Bahr Al Awham
1984
The Sinners
1976
Farewell to Torment
1981
عضة كلب
1983
بداية ونهاية
1985