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Today Marks Birthday Anniversary of Salah Kabil


Sun 27 Jun 2021 | 02:26 PM
Ahmed Emam

Today marks the 90th birthday anniversary of the late actor Salah Kabil. He was born on June 27, 1931. Kabil is fondly remembered for his villainous roles, especially Abbas in "Nahno La Nzra’ Alshwk".

A career-spanning about twenty years saw him delivering splendid performances in about 70 movies.

Through joining Television Theatre, Kabil started proving himself as one of the finest actors of his time by his amazing performances in noted productions including “Shei Fi Sadri” (Something on my Chest), “El Los Wel Kelab” (The Thief and the Dogs), and “Layla ‘Asifa Gedan” (A Very Stormy Night).

In 1965, Kabil debuted on television with the teleplay (The Thief and the Dog), written by Naguib Mahfouz for the National Television.

He later starred in several teleplays and continued his successful journey as a versatile television actor with his tremendous performances in “Layla Asifa Gedan” (A Very Stormy Night),

Kabil debuted in the film industry with "Zikak EL Midaq" (1963), marking his first mainstream film appearance as an actor.

Furthermore, the late remarkable star is well known for his seminal works, such Al Qahira Wel Nas (Cairo and the People) in 1972, Zaynab Wel ‘Arsh (Zeynab and the Throne) in 1979, Domou Fi Ayoun Waqha (Tears in Shameless Eyes) in 1980, Bekiza We Zaghloul in 1986, Dhamir Abla Hakmit (Abla Hekmat’s Conscience) in 1991, and Layali El Haleema 4G in 1992.

He died on December 3, 1992, after suffering from a Diabetic coma.