Hassan Youssef (actor)
Hassan Youssef | |
|---|---|
حسن يوسف | |
| Born | 14 April 1934 Sayyidah Zainab, Cairo, Egypt |
| Died | 29 October 2024 (aged 90) Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor and director |
| Years active | 1959–2024 |
| Spouse(s) |
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| Children | 4 |
Hasan Yousef (Egyptian Arabic: حسن يوسف; 14 April 1934 – 29 October 2024) was an Egyptian actor and director.
Career
[edit]Youssef performed in many films from the 1960s, and indicated that he made fifteen films with the famous Egyptian actress Soad Hosny, all of which were successful at the box office. He acted in several dramatic series in early 1980s such as Dalia the Egyptian. He also acted in the famously drama series Layaly El Helmeya in mid 1980s.[1]
Youssef was amongst the five Egyptian cinema figures honoured at the 20th National Cinema Festival held in October 2016 in Egypt.[2]
In January 2024, he announced his retirement from acting, following the drowning and death of his son in July 2023.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Youssef was married to actress Lebleba from 1964 to 1972.[4] He later married former actress Shams al-Baroudi from 1972.[5] They have four children, including a son, Omar H. Youssef.[6]
On 11 July 2011, a group of thugs attacked Hassan on the road between Cairo and Alexandria. Hassan said that revolutionaries should help protect the road rather than demonstrate in Tahrir Square.[7]
Youssef died on 29 October 2024, at the age of 90.[8][9][10]
Selected filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| No. | Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1961 | Fi baitina rajul | |
| 2 | 1966 | Thalath Losoos | |
| 3 | 1968 | Hekayet thalass banat | |
| 4 | 1971 | Rehla Laziza | |
| 5 | 1971 | Khamsa share' al-habaib' | |
| 6 | 1973 | Al-mokhadeun |
Television series
[edit]| No. | Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1982 | Dalia the Egyptian | |
| 2 | 1985 | Layaly El Helmeya |
References
[edit]- ^ Dalia the Egyption (TV Mini Series 1982) - IMDb, retrieved 10 April 2022
- ^ "Egypt's 20th National Cinema Festival announces honourees." Ahram Online, 3 October 2016.
- ^ "بسبب وفاة نجله غرقاً.. حسن يوسف يؤكد اعتزاله التمثيل" (in Arabic). Al Arabiya. 23 January 2024.
- ^ "«طلاقي منه كان صدمة».. سر عدم زواج لبلبة بعد حسن يوسف (فيديو وصور)" (in Arabic). almasryalyoum.com. 29 October 2024.
- ^ Rizq, Hamdi (حمدى رزق). "Renouncing The 'Niqab' Archived 2014-08-10 at the Wayback Machine." (, Print version Archived 10 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine, ) Translation by Eltorjoman International Archived 14 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Almasry Alyoum. Monday 25 February 2008. Issue 1352. Page 13. Retrieved on 20 February 2013. Original Arabic article: "العودة من النقاب." (, Print friendly, )
- ^ Agrama, Doaa. "Omar H. Youssef – A Family Affair Archived 2014-01-25 at the Wayback Machine." () What Women Want. May 2009. Retrieved on 21 February 2013.
- ^ "Hassan Youssef Attacked By Thugs Archived 2013-04-11 at archive.today." MSN Arabia. Retrieved on 21 February 2013.
- ^ "Egyptian Actor Hassan Youssef Passes Away at 90". Emirates 24/7. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "وفاة الفنان المصري الكبير حسن يوسف". سكاي نيوز عربية (in Arabic). Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "توفي الفنان حسن يوسف فی 29 أكتوبر عام 2024 يبلغ عمرة 90 عام حتي وفاته". Shufu News (in Arabic). 29 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
External links
[edit]
- Hassan Youssef at IMDb
- "Actress Shams al-Baroudy releases a statement concerning her husband actor Hassan Youssif." (Archive) Elcinema.com. DAMLAG S.A.E.