Lesser-Known Facts abouts Fouad ElMohandes on His Death Anniv.

The 97th birth anniversary of the late comedian, Fouad ElMohandes is observed on September 6.

He was a renowned Egyptian film actor and theater star during the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. ElMohandes was not only a comic genius but also an iconic actor who rose to fame during the black-and-white era of Egyptian cinema history. 

His comic timing and acting were appreciated by audiences and induced fits of laughter among many Arab generations. 

His career spanned more than sixty decades, and he became a comedy icon through his performances on screen.

In the 1960s, ElMohandes married prominent actress Shwikar, and they became one of the most famous comedic duos in Arab cinema and theater. Together, they produced seminal works that made the world of theater and cinema laugh, cry, and feel for years. Some of their prominent works include "A Husband’s Confessions," "Shanabo in the Trap," "The Most Dangerous Man in the World," "Romantic Chase," and "Land of Hypocrisy."

In 2004, ElMohandes received the State Appreciation Award in the Arts, a significant milestone for him as the first comedic actor to win the award. He will always be remembered as a beloved figure in Egyptian cinema and theater, whose legacy continues to inspire many more to come.