Supervisor Elham AbolFateh
Editor in Chief Mohamed Wadie

Remembering Stephan Rosti on His Death Anniv.


Thu 12 May 2022 | 12:30 PM
Ahmed Emam

Today marks the death anniversary of Stephan Rosti, best known for playing the role of Rustom in the Tamer Hena film.

Born in Alexandria to an Italian mother and Austrian diplomate, Rosti graduated from Ras Eltin Secondary School, then he traveled to France to join the "Acting Institute" in Paris, following his passion.

With more than 300 films in his career, he was one of the most successful, rare Jewish actors in Egypt's showbiz.

The late talented actor was renowned for portraying villain characters with a satirical inclination, and he became an icon of the Egyptian film industry.

He made his showbiz debut as a young actor in Aziz Eid's theater band and later he joined Nagiub El-Rihany Theater, where he acted as a comedian.

His breakthrough came with 'Qalbi Dalili', starring Laila Murad, and the most acclaimed actor of his time Anwar Wagdi.

Throughout his long-standing career, he featured in a range of well-known films, such as The lady of Palace, starring Faten Hamama and Omar El-Sherif, 'Kheshksh Bih', and 'Anter Afandi', produced by Egypt's Studio in1935.

Furthermore, he is known for joint collaborations and associations with legendary Egyptian stars like Ismail Yassin Shadia, Emad Hamdi, and Rushdi Abaza.

Unfortunately, Rosti, who had a severe heart attack, passed away at the age of 73.