Biography

• Name: Lotfy Labib
• Profession: Egyptian actor (film/television/theater)
• Date of birth: 18 August 1947
• Place of birth: Beni Suef Governorate, Egypt
• Date of death: 30 July 2025

Birth and Early Life

• Born and raised in al-Sa'id (Upper Egypt), he later moved to Cairo to pursue formal artistic training.
• From the start, he stood out for his skill in portraying layered supporting characters with light humor and precise craft.
• Note: “Supporting roles” often refers to a “character actor,” a performer known for distinctive, memorable parts that enrich the story without being the lead.

Education and Beginnings

• Graduated from the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts in Cairo.
• His professional debut was delayed for several years due to military service. He began on stage in the mid-1970s, then moved extensively into film and television.

Career

• Excelled in roles such as the civil servant, the bureaucratic official, the doctor, and the security officer—characters that blend gentle comedy with human credibility.
• His work spanned social comedy and drama, and his career stretched over decades, making him one of the most familiar faces on Egyptian screens.
• In later years, his appearances declined due to health issues, yet his standout roles kept him vividly present in the audience’s memory.

Notable Works

• Films:
• El-Limby (also written El-Lemby)
• Ga'ana al-Bayan al-Tali (“We Have Received the Following Statement”)
• Nems Bond
• Saye' Bahr (“Beach Bum”)
• Ya Ana Ya Khalti (“Me or My Aunt”)
• al-Sefara fi al-'Omara (“The Embassy in the Building”)
• Ramadan Mabrouk Abu al-'Alamein Hamouda
• 'Asal Eswed (“Black Honey”)

• Zahaymer (“Alzheimer”)

• Television series:

• Wanoos
• Sahib al-Sa'ada (“His Excellency”)
• Share' al-Mawardy (“al-Mawardy Street”)
• Zezenia
• Saken Qusadi (“Neighbors Opposite”)

Awards and Honors

• Received multiple tributes and recognitions over the course of his career.

Notes

• Widely regarded as one of Egypt’s foremost supporting/character actors, thanks to his broad range and ability to give every role a distinct signature—making him a reliable cornerstone of many productions across generations.