Remembering Abdel-Moneim Madbouly on His Birth Anniv.

Today marks the 101th birth anniversary of late Egypt's star Abdel-Moneim Madbouly, the legendary actor who played a significant role in Egyptian theatre.

A master at acting his role, a spectacular performer on screen and notable human being, Madbouly was a seasoned actor who was born in the Bab El-Shereya district in Old Cairo in December 1921, to a middle-class family.

He was fondly known for his comedic monologues and children's songs, which he performed and recorded throughout most of his 50-year career.

The legendary actor featured in over 70 films and 30 plays throughout his career and is regarded as the Father of Comedy Theater in Egypt.

The iconic actor was never cast as a leading man, coming closest in playing joint leading roles like in Quarter of a Dozen Villains (1970) directed by the maven filmmaker Nagdy Hafez. However, Madbouly left his mark and a trace in every role he performed, no matter how small.

While in school, Madbouly developed an interest in theater and made his public acting debut at a school concert.

In 1946, Madbouly, who has been the definition and benchmark of comedy for a long time now, enrolled in the School of Applied Arts.

After graduation, he started his career with renowned comedian Fouad El-Mohandes and the late star Amin Elhandy on the Radio with the renowned comedy sketch 'Sa'a Le Qalbk’, which had its heyday in the 1950s.

Thereafter, Madbouly joined the Television Theatre in the 1960s, where he was acting in dozens of dramatic, classical, and romantic plays on stage.

His first breakthrough came with his role in the popular movie Mutual Love (1951).

From that moment on, he never looked back and soon emerged as one of the Egyptian cinema’s most sought-after comedians.

Films like The School of Mischief (1973), In Al-Hawa Sawa( 1951), My Mom and Me (1957), Me and My Heart (1957), Love Festival (1958), Between Heaven and Earth (1959), and others earned him a place in Egypt's film industry. His last film 'Aorid Khola'an' was released in 2005.

With his impeccable journey in the showbiz, the remarkable actor earned numerous accolades and nominations for excellence throughout his successful career, including the Zaki Talimat Festival Award, President Anwar Sadat's Art Appreciation Certificate, and Egypt's Medal of Science and Arts, First Class.

He breathed his last in 2006, leaving fans heartbroken. His death was a big loss for the industry.