Ahmed El Saadany
Ahmed El Saadany | |
|---|---|
أحمد السعدني | |
 El Saadany in 2015 | |
| Born | July 16, 1979 Mohandiseen, Giza, Egypt |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Salah El-Saadany |
| Relatives | Mahmud Sadani (uncle) |
Ahmed Salah El Saadany (born July 16, 1979) is an Egyptian actor.
Biography
El Saadany was born in Giza, Egypt. His father is Egyptian actor Salah El-Saadany.[1] His uncle is writer and journalist Mahmud Sadani.
He made his acting debut in an episode of the television series Al Helmeya Nights with his father in 1995.[2] He made his film debut in the 2004 movie Dignity Day.
He was cast in the film Morgan Ahmed Morgan in 2007 as a side character while the lead character was played by Adel Imam. The movie was a success. Since then, Ahmed's career has taken off and his been in several other films.[3]
In 2012 he was cast in the television series Firqat Nagy Atallah, which was starred by Adel Imam. In Firqat Nagy Atallah, Ahmed El Saadany plays Hossam, one of the members of a team recruited by a retired Egyptian officer, played by Adel Emam, to carry out a daring heist against Israel’s largest bank. Hossam brings intelligence, strength, and sharp instincts to the gang.[4]
He starred in the play Casanova alongside Hana El Zahed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabi in 2024 as part of Riyadh Season.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Dignity Day | — | |
| 2006 | Wesh Egram | — | |
| 2007 | Morgan Ahmed Morgan | Mahmoud | |
| 2008 | Shaban el-Fares | — | |
| Cheating Thieves | — | ||
| 2009 | Aaz Ashab | Mohamed Amin | |
| 2010 | The Chord | Hasan Ragheb | |
| 2012 | The Deal | Yehya Abul-Izz | |
| Unruly Friends | Tareq | ||
| 2015 | Misunderstanding | Ahmed/Raouf | |
| 2018 | The Night of Hana and Suroor | Mr. Shehab | |
| 2021 | 200 Pounds | Antar | [6] |
| 2022 | The Spider | — | |
| 2025 | Al Gawahergy | — | |
| Love, Imagined | — |
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Al Helmeya Nights | Majdi | 1 episode | |
| 2012 | Naji Attallah's Squad | Hossam | ||
| 2014 | Farq Tawqit | Yasser | ||
| 2016 | El Khanka | — | ||
| Waad | Youssef | 1 episode | ||
| 2016–2017 | Red Sulfur | Moataz | ||
| 2019 | Shebr Maiya | Yassin | [7] | |
| 2020 | Number Two | Hassan | 1 episode | |
| 2022 | Betloo El Rooh | Omar | [8] | |
| Menawara Be Ahlaha | Adam | 1 episode | ||
| 2023 | Seeb wana Aseeb | Ibrahim | [9] | |
| His Hidden Secret | — | |||
| 2025 | Lam Shamsiya | — | [10] |
References
- ↑ Lau, Evelyn (20 April 2024). "Egyptian actor Salah El Saadany dies aged 80". The National. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ↑ Sameh, Yara. "Ahmed El Saadany Returns to Stage After 10 Years | Sada Elbalad". see.news. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ↑ "Ahmed El Saadany - Actor Filmography، photos، Video". ElCinema. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "From Cameos to Complex Characters: Ahmed ElSaadany's On-Screen Journey". Scoop Empire. Scoop Empire. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ Sameh, Yara (28 December 2023). "Hannah El Zahed-Led Play "Casanova" to Be Staged in KSA on January 5 | Sada Elbalad". see.news. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ↑ Mansour, Thaer (26 October 2021). "200 Junayh: Egyptian film portrays social panorama of Egyptian society through the prism of 8 multiverses". The New Arab. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ↑ Marie, Mustafa (2 February 2020). "Cinema Palace honors Lotfy Labib on Feb. 2". EgyptToday. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ↑ "Egyptian director Kamla Abu Zekry's TV series 'Betlo' El-Roh' to start screening mid-Ramadan - Entertainment - Arts & Culture". Ahram Online. Ahram Online. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ↑ El-Helbawy, Ziyad (8 January 2024). "Ahmed El Saadany & Hannah Al Zahed to Perform 'Casanoval' in Riyadh". CairoScene. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ↑ "Ahmed El Saadany & Amina Khalil to Star in New Ramadan 2025 Series". CairoScene. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2025.