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 Adel Emam at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival on December 28, 2009. | |
| Born | Adel Mohammed Emam Mohammed Bukhariny May 17, 1940 |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Other names | El Zaeem (The Leader) |
| Citizenship | Egypt |
| Education | Cairo University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1962–2024 |
| Spouse | Hala Al Shalaqani |
| Children | 3, including Mohamed Emam and Ramy Imam |
| Relatives | Mustafa Metwalli (brother-in-law) |
Adel Mohammed Emam (Arabic: عادل إمام; born on 17 May 1940),[1] is an Egyptian film, television, and stage actor, known for his extensive career with over 150 artistic works, including films, plays, and television series spanning comedy, social, and political genres.[2] He is regarded as one of the leading figures of the second generation of comedy artists in Egypt and the Arab world.[3] He is primarily a comedian, but he has starred in more serious works and, combined comedy with romance especially in his earlier secondary roles in films such as My Wife, the Director General, My Wife's Dignity, My Wife's Goblin and Virgo, all films starring Salah Zulfikar.
Emam stands as a towering figure in Egyptian and Arab cinema, celebrated for his versatility across genres. Starting in the 1960s, he became one of the most well-known figures in the industry. Emam earned a bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Cairo University. Since then he has appeared in over 103 movies and 10 plays.[4] Emam's personal life is connected to the world of arts. He is married to Hala El-Shalaqani and has three children, including director Ramy Emam and actor Mohamed Emam.
His contributions to the Egyptian film industry and theatre through addressing social and political issues in film and television earned him a cult following and a worldwide reputation that made him one of the most influential Arab public figures in the 1980s and 1990s. Consequently, he is considered by a huge mass of cult followers as a cultural icon in the history of modern Egypt.[5][6]
Emam has received critical acclaim and international recognition, including Lifetime Achievement Awards and accolades from major festivals. Beyond acting, Emam is known for challenging societal norms and reflecting the culture of his time. His work remains influential, highlighting his lasting impact in a changing world. In January 2000, the United Nations appointed Emam as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR.
- ^ بيدس, أشرف (2018-01-01). عادل إمام: الغالب مستمر [Adel Imam: The Winner Endures] (in Arabic). سما للنشر والتوزيع. p. 28. ISBN 978-977-781-148-4. Archived from the original on 12 February 2022.
- ^ "The Top 3 Arab Male Actors". Forbes Middle East. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
- ^ كمال, إيمان. ""الزعيم" عادل إمام.. 60 عاما من اللعب مع الكبار" ["The Leader" Adel Imam: 60 Years of Playing with the Big Leagues]. الجزيرة نت (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-06.
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:arabnewswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ أمين, هبة (2020-05-16). "في عيد ميلاده.. أشهر إفيهات عادل إمام "زعيم القلش": هو الدين بيقول إيه" [On His Birthday: Adel Imam's Most Famous Catchphrases as the "King of Comedy": "What Does Religion Say?"]. الوطن (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Notebook: adel emam". www.amazon.ae. أمازون. Archived from the original on 12 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-11.