Biography

• Name: Fouad Khalil
• Profession: Egyptian actor (primarily comedic)
• Date of Birth: July 19, 1940
• Place of Birth: Alexandria, Egypt
• Date of Death: April 9, 2012
• Place of Death: Cairo, Egypt

Early Life and Education

• Raised in Alexandria, where his talent emerged early through school and university theater.
• Earned a bachelor’s degree in Oral and Dental Medicine, and worked for a time as a dentist before dedicating himself fully to the arts.

Career

• Began his professional journey in the late 1960s, first on stage and television, then in cinema.
• Became known for comedy and the “lighthearted villain” — leaving a distinct mark in roles that satirized opportunistic characters and bureaucratic culture.
• His career spanned over four decades, with dozens of appearances across film, theater, and television.
• Noted for sharp punchlines and expressive facial reactions, often stealing scenes in brief supporting roles.
• Activity declined in later years due to heart-related health issues, preceding his passing in 2012.

Selected Works

• Raqisat al-Qita' al-'Amm (Public Sector Dancer) — stage play

• Title note: “al-Qita' al-'Amm” refers to the public sector; the play’s title hints at social satire.

• al-Dunya 'ala Janah Yamama (The World on a Dove’s Wing)

• Title note: An idiomatic, poetic phrase suggesting swift movement or delicate delivery.

• Ja'ana al-Bayan al-Tali (We Have Received the Following Statement)

• Title note: A familiar news-bulletin phrase, often used in media satire.

• 'Ayiz Haqqi (I Want My Rights)

• Title note: A comedic social critique about personal rights and entitlement.

Additional Notes

• His performances were marked by disciplined improvisation and an easy, playful wit.
• A familiar face to audiences of the 1980s and 1990s, he excelled in short, impactful roles that reliably delivered a burst of comedy without derailing the drama.
• “Punchlines” here reflects the Egyptian term “ifiha/efeh,” meaning a memorable comedic line or catchphrase.