Biography: Ahmed Bedeir

• Name: Ahmed Bedeir
• Nationality: Egyptian
• Date of Birth: 20 June 1945
• Place of Birth: Qena City, Qena Governorate, Egypt
• Profession: Stage, film, and television actor
• Years Active: Early 1970s–present

Early Life and Education

• Graduated from the Faculty of Arts, Cairo University.
• Developed an early passion for performance through radio and community theater at the Culture Palaces—state-run cultural centers across Egypt—before moving into professional work in Cairo.

Career

• Started on radio, then established himself on stage with memorable roles that left a strong mark, before expanding into television drama and cinema.
• Known for seamlessly blending comedy and tragedy, portraying both popular, true-to-life characters and compelling villains, all delivered with a distinctive vocal tone and onstage presence.

Notable Works

• Theatre: Raya wa-Sakina — played “Abdel-Aal,” one of his most iconic stage roles.
• Note: Raya wa-Sakina is a beloved Egyptian stage hit inspired by the infamous early-20th-century case of two women in Alexandria; productions often mix dark crime elements with sharp comedy.
• Over several decades, he has appeared in dozens of television series and films, covering a wide range of dramatic and comic parts.

Personal Life

• Married, with two daughters: Sarah and Doaa.

Facts and Trivia

• Frequently nicknamed “Abdel-Aal,” after his celebrated role in Raya wa-Sakina.
• Began as a radio actor before achieving wide fame on the stage and later in television and cinema.