Hassan Hosny () (June 19, 1936 – May 30, 2020) was an Egyptian actor and comedian. Widely regarded as a veteran of Egyptian cinema, his acting career spanned over 50 years and included performances in almost 500 films, television programs and theatre plays. He has been referred to as the Joker of Egyptian cinema.
Biography Hassan Hosny was born in the citadel district of Cairo on June 19, 1936.Tarek El Shennawi mentioned in his book "Hassan Hosny Al Meshakhasaty" that Hassan Hosny was born on June 19, 1936, yet several other sources mistakenly reported that he was born on October 15, 1931.}} Born to an entrepreneur father named Hosny, he lost his mother when he was six years old. Described as a thespian during his school years, Hassan Hosny started acting in the 1960s in theatre plays as part of the Egyptian military's theatrical group. At the beginning of his career, Hosny appeared in minor roles in several films, including La Wakt Lel Hob (No Time for Love) in 1963 and Bent el-Heta (Neighborhood’s Girl) in 1964.
The 1970s brought new opportunities for Hosny, as he appeared in numerous films, including Sook el-Hareem (Females’ Market), Hob Wa Kebreya’a (Love and Pride), Madinat el-Samt (City of Silence), among others.
His breakthrough role came when he starred as a corrupt civil servant in the popular TV show 'My Dear Children, Thank You'. He then collaborated in major TV shows with superstars Faten Hamama, Salah Zulfikar and Farid Shawqi. Popularly known for his comedic style, he also established himself as a serious actor in dramas. During the 1980s, Hosny continued to appear in successful films, including Sawa’a el-Otobees (The Bus Driver), directed by Atef El-Tayeb. His performance in the film further established him as a talented actor and marked a significant turning point in his career, particularly by highlighting his ability to portray villainous characters convincingly.
Hosny continued his collaboration with El-Tayeb in several films, including El-Bare’e (The Innocent) in 1985 and El-Horoob (The Getaway) in 1991. Throughout his career, he also worked with numerous prominent Egyptian directors, including Mohamed Khan, Osama Fawzy, and Dawood Abdel Sayed.
He married Magda in 1995, and they together had three daughters and a son. One of his daughters died of lymphoma.
During the 2000s, Hassan Hosny achieved further success as a veteran comedian, taking on increasingly significant roles in films.
Hosny was cast in famous egyption movies such as El Basha Telmiz, Ahlam Al-Fata Al-Tayesh, Bobbos, Askar Fi El-Mu’askar, Ya Ana Ya Khalty, Bouha, Ga3alatny Mogreman, Katkout, El nazer, Africano, El lembi, Ghabi Minno Fih, Zaki Chan, Abood Ala el-Hodood" (Abood on The Border), Sarek El Farah, Al Masateel and many others. Hosny’s strong sense of humor established him as one of the most prominent comedic actors in Egyptian cinema over the last two decades. His theatrical career also includes several highly successful plays, such as Hazemny Ya and Tara’eo, among others.
In the 2018 Cairo International Film Festival, he was awarded the Faten Hamama award in recognition of his lifetime achievements and contribution to Egyptian cinema. At the ceremony, Hosny commented that he was extremely happy to accept the award while he was still alive.
Death Hassan Hosny died on May 30, 2020, due to a sudden heart attack. He was buried in his family's cemetery outside Cairo. His last performance was in Sultana of Al Moez which aired during Ramadan in the same month.
Filmography +Film PerformancesYearTitleRoleNotes1964The Next-Door Girl1969Women's Market1975Karnak CaféWaiter1980Long Days1982Qahwet al MawardyGhubashiSawak al-Utubis1986Naassaf Lehaza Al KhataaShafiqAdieu mon filsAl Baree'Faheem1987El BadroonSheikh QaysoonThe Wife of an Important ManMinister of Interior Assistant1989El Zalem Wel MazloomIbrahim Al NossGrandsons Conflict1991Abu KartonahMahran BehAl MasateelTalaatAl Feraa 121992El HaggamaDemaa Ala Al EsfeltKamal Nor Al HassanFatheya and the MercedesAl-Qatila1993Fares al-madinaAbdulazim Al QurunfulliLieah ya banafsiegA Citizen Under InvestigationMurad Mansour1994Sarek al-farahRokba1995Bakhit and Adeela1996Meet FulAfarit el-asphaltNasser 56Hamed1997Woman and Five MenThe First ManAfreet El NaharMazharBakhit and Adeela 2Cameo roleAl Batal1999Aboud on the BoarderAbdoEl-FarahMansour2000The HeadmasterSayed2001AfricanoShakirA Marriage by Presidential DecreeSon of Wealth2002Adams WaySehr El OyounShamardalEl-LimbyBakhrDivorce AttorneyDad2003Qalb jari'Mido mashakelSaber ArefKallem mamaAskar fi el-mu'askarHasanienElly baly balakAdham2004First Year ConHassanEl basha telmizGeneral AzmyThe Best of TimesSalma's fatherOkalGhabi mino fihDhabshKhali min al colestrol2005Zaki ChanSalem Al AsyoutyFarhan melazem ademHamada yelabElsayed ahmad abd elsalamEither Me or My AuntieBoohaFaragEial HabebaDars khososyShehataLaylat Seqout BaghdadShakerGai Fel Saree2006Haha we tofahaAl-ghawasLakhmet rasSaberShe Made Me a CriminalAdham El ShazlyKatkoutKamelAyazonSayed Abo Ghaly2007Rash Boy DreamsFaridKarkarAsemLion & Four CatsKharej ala el kanounSayed2008Doctor SiliconDoctor SiliconLead roleBoushkashH DaborDabourShebh MonharefMy Sleeping LoverFayezEhna Etaabelna abl kedaAbdellatif2009Bedoon ReqabaEl FarahShawkyBobbosAbdel MonsefEl DictatorThe Dictator2010Sameer & Shaheer & BaheerShaheerThe Mysterious Man by himselfPrime Minister2011Hello CairoAshoorIbqa Qabilni2012On My Dead BodyNouhThe PlayerBadran2013My Aunt's TheoryCaptain HassanTom wa JimiQalb el-AsadAl AshashSheik Yousef2014Meraty w Zawgaty2015Captain MasrLt. SedkiHayati MebahdelahNom el-TalatThe Fourth GenerationInterior Minister2016Dhay Fe Abu DhabiUnder Table2017Dhhayy fi Thailand2018Uqdat el-KhawagahEl Badla2019Coffee Egypt Stock ExchangeKhayal MaataKhalilLast film role.
Television +Television show performancesYearTitleRoleAppearances1969Anonymous Number Episode 5, 61978How to Lose a Million PoundsMamdouh AbdulfattahEpisode 31979Abnaie Al Aezzaa ShokranFathiEpisode 11980Illusion and TruthRushdyEpisode 2, 81982Detective InspectorEpisode 3, 6, 71987Diplomatic LoveLe club des immortels AhmedEl BashayerEpisodes 6, 8-131990Raafat Al HagganJoseph Alazra'a15 episodes1992El Mal We El BanonSharabi Abdulazeem Sharabi19 episodes1996Abu Al Elaa 90Younus Abu Simmana25 episodes1997Alless Allazi OhibouhIbrahim Al AsyoutiEpisode 11999Om KulthumSheikh Ibrahim9 episodes2000Wagh el qamar 16 episodes2001Al Nisaa QadimoonBoutros MankeriosEpisode 12002Amira fi AbdeenAyna qalbiMurshidy3 episodesAl-Bahhar MondiZeghdana's Father2003Malak rohiSa'eed2004Mahmoud the EgyptionLeqaa ala al hawaaGhareeb BadranEpisode 12006Bent Benout2007Critical Moments2 episodesImra'ah Fi Shaq Al-Ti'ban 2010al-A'arAbdulsttar LaylEpisode 12011Sayein DayeinAzmi2014Super Henedi Episode 32015The BumTaymoor2018The Godfather: Part 2ZekryRahemBader Al Seyoufi Al-Khawaga's Dilemma
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When father sleeps The nightmare On the sidewalk El wad Shatara Walnut and almond Afrotto Wives of Hala The House of the Late Beautiful explosion Mind you crazy Endurance in the hands of my mother-in-law Hold me tight Me, her and the Computer The Hanim's car Girls Marriage Sons of Raya and Sakina Extra sugar Cinderella and praise Nonsense Cream and honey Tarzan Red love The swing Foolish Musaylimah the liar Game of Love The Bomb of the Season Hiran dumps
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