Mahmood Al-Meleji

Born 22 December 1910 in Cairo, Egypt

Died 6 June 1983 (aged 72)

Mahmoud El Meligy was an Egyptian screenwriter and actor of film, theatre, and television. He started his career playing minor roles, but achieved stardom in the late 1930s. A popular and award-winning actor, he has acted in hundreds of films and was famous for his evil, villain roles.