About the Artist

• Name: Fakher Fakher
• Nationality: Egyptian
• Profession: Actor
• Years Active: From the 1930s to the early 1960s
• Date of Birth: 1 January 1912
• Date of Death: 1 December 1962
• Family: Father of actress Hala Fakher

Biography and Career

• One of the standout supporting actors in Egyptian cinema during the 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s. He was known for a commanding screen presence and a finely tuned portrayal of authority figures such as the police officer, the prosecutor, the manager, and the village mayor (al-'Umda—meaning the head of a village).
• His stern features and powerful voice made him a frequent choice for serious, decisive characters. He also delivered moving dramatic performances that left a clear impression on audiences.
• Prolific on screen, he was a mainstay of many films that defined the era’s social drama and crime trends.

Selected Works

• Raseef Nemra 5 (Quay No. 5, 1956)
• al-Liss wal-Kilab (The Thief and the Dogs)
• al-Khataaya (The Sins)
• 'Antar ibn Shaddad (Antar, Son of Shaddad)
• al-Futuwwa (The Strongman; “futuwwa” refers to a tough neighborhood enforcer)
• Rodd Qalbi (Return My Heart)
• al-'Avokato Madiha (Madiha the Lawyer)
• Safir Jahannam (Ambassador of Hell)
• Gharam wa Intiqam (Love and Revenge)
• Layla bint al-Rif (Layla, Girl of the Countryside)

Facts and Notes

• A fixture in the visual memory of classic Egyptian cinema; he helped shape performance styles for roles embodying law and authority, which are still referenced when discussing that period.