Google honors iconic Mahmoud Abdel Aziz with a Google Doodle on his 76th Birthday
Mahmoud Abdel Aziz: Mahmoud was born on this day in 1946 in Alexandria, Egypt. Today’s Doodle celebrates 76th birthday of Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, an acclaimed Egyptian actor. Throughout his decades of success, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz landed parts in over 100 motion pictures. He who mastered vastly different roles — spanning romance, drama, action and comedy.
Today’s doodle celebrates the birthday of the ‘Arab Al Pacino’, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, who was featured in more than 100 films during his career.
Mahmoud Abdelaziz is an Egyptian actor who obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Alexandria University in 1966 and a Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences. He began his artistic career on television, where he participated with Mahmoud Yassin in the series,
The Whirlpool, directed by Nour El Demerdash. He started acting in cinema in 1974 in the movie, The Grandson. He also starred in many romantic films during the 70s, including Until the End and Enough My Heart. He is best known for his role in the series, Raafat Al-Haggan as well as the movies El-Kitkat, Drug Habit and Monsters Run.
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Date of Birth: 4 June 1946
- Birth Country: Egypt
- Died on: 12 November 2016
- Death Country: Egypt
After a lifetime of captivating performances, Mahmoud had a long list of awards to show for his achievements: He has won Best Actor in movies such as: Kit Kat (1991), El Coptain (The Captain, 1997), Souq Al Motaa (Pleasure Market, 2000) and Al-saher (The Magician, 2001). More recently, he also won a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2012 Dubai International Film Festival.
Today, his beloved films continue to keep viewers at the edge of their seats. Happy birthday, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz! You are remembered as one of the greatest Egyptian actors of all time.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Al Hafeed | The Grandson |
| 1975 | Hata Akhr El Oomr | Till The End of Life |
| 1975 | Yom El Had El Dami | Bloody Sunday |
| 1976 | Waghan Le Wagh | Face to Face |
| 1977 | Khataya | Sins |
| 1977 | Maa Hobi Wa Ashwaki | With Love and Desires |
| 1977 | Abnati wal Deeb | My Daughters and The Wolf |
| 1977 | Al Shayatin | The Demons |
| 1977 | El Bent El Helwa El Kazaba | The Sweet Liar Girl |
| 1977 | Taer El Lel El Hazin | Sad Night Bird |
| 1977 | Kafani ya Kalb | Enough Heart |
| 1978 | Emraa Bela Kalb | A Woman Without A Heart |
| 1978 | Emraa Fih Dammi | A Woman in My Blood |
| 1978 | Hessab Al Senin | Account of The Years |
| 1978 | Shabab Yarkos Fawk Al Nar | Dancing Youth Over The Fire |
| 1978 | Shafika we Metwali | Shafika and Metwali |
| 1978 | Eeb Ya Loulou | It’s a Disgrace Loulou |
| 1978 | Keloob Fih Bahr Al Domoo’ | Hearts in a Sea of Tears |
| 1978 | Wa Daa AL Oomr Ya Waladi | And Time Was Lost Son |
| 1979 | Akwa Men Al Ayam | Stronger Than Days |
| 1979 | Ooshak That El Eshreen | Lovers Under Twenty |
| 1979 | Al Motawahesha | The Wild One |
| 1979 | Lah Yazalo El Tahkik Mostameran | A Case Unclosed |
| 1980 | Banati Fih Al Khareg | Daughters Abroad |
| 1980 | Al Abalessa | The Devils |
| 1980 | Aalamat Maanaha Al Khatar | Signs of Danger |
| 1980 | El Bent Aeza Eh | What Does The Girl Want |
| 1980 | Hob Lah Yara El Shams | Love That Can’t Come To Light |
| 1981 | Ana Fih Eenayhi | I In His Eyes |
| 1982 | Shetan El Gezira | The Devil of The Island |
| 1982 | Wadi Al Zekrayat | Valley of The Memories |
| 1982 | Wadaa Al Aazab | A Tortured Farewell |
| 1982 | Eedam Taleb Sanawy | The Execution of a High School Student |
| 1982 | Al Aar | The Shame |
| 1982 | Al Maatooh | The Fool |
| 1982 | Wekalet El Balah | The Date Agency |
| 1983 | El Khobz El Mor | Bitter Bread |
| 1983 | Darb El Hawa | Wind Gusts |
| 1983 | Al Sada Al Mortashoun | The Corrupt Gentlemen |
| 1983 | Al Aazra’ Wal Shaar Al Abyad | The Virgin and The White Hair |
| 1983 | Mamlakat Al Halwassa | Kingdom of Hallucinations |
| 1983 | Nesf Arnab | Half a Rabbit |
| 1983 | Argook Eetini Haza Al Dawa | Please Give Me The Cure |
| 1984 | Bayt Al Kasserat | Minors House |
| 1984 | Tazwir Fih Awraa Rasmeya | Official Counterfeit |
| 1984 | Fokaraa Lah Yatkholoona Al Gana | No Heaven For The Poor |
| 1984 | Lik Yom Ya Beh | There Will Be A Day Sir |
| 1984 | Wa Laken Shay’on Mayabka | But Something Remains |
| 1985 | Eedam Mayet | The Execution of a Dead Man |
| 1985 | Al Darb Al Ahmar | Al Darb Al Ahmar |
| 1985 | El Shaa Men Haa El Zawga | The Wife Gets The Flat |
| 1985 | El Saalik | The Riffraffs |
| 1985 | Al Towfan | The Flood |
| 1985 | Aafwan Ayoha Al Kanoun | Sorry Dear Law |
| 1985 | Al Kef | The Pleasure |
| 1985 | Al Magnouna | The Crazy Girl |
| 1986 | Al Bari’ | The Innocent |
| 1986 | Al Goo’ | The Hunger |
| 1986 | Al Hedek Yefham | The Clever Will Realize |
| 1987 | Abnaa Wa Katala | Sons and Killers |
| 1987 | Garyy El Wehoosh | The Run of The Beasts |
| 1987 | Al Sada Al Rejal | The Gentlemen |
| 1987 | Seket El Nadama | The Road To Remorse[2] |
| 1988 | Samak, Laban, Tamr Hendi | Fish, Milk, Tamarind |
| 1988 | Nahr El Khof | The River of Fear |
| 1989 | Ya Aazizi Kolena Lessous | My Dear We Are All Thieves |
| 1989 | El Donia Ala Genah Yamama | The World On A Dove’s Wing |
| 1990 | Sayedati Anessati | Ladies and Lasses |
| 1991 | Abo Cartona | Abo Cartona |
| 1991 | Kanoun Ika | Ika’s Law |
| 1991 | Al-Kit Kat | Al-Kit Kat |
| 1992 | Donia Abd-Al Gabbar | Donia Abd-Al Gabbar |
| 1992 | Fakh Al Gawassis | A Trap for Spies |
| 1993 | Talata Aala El Tari’ | Three On The Road |
| 1994 | Khaltabita | Khaltabita |
| 1995 | Zeyaret El Sayed El Ra’is | Presidential Visit |
| 1995 | El Bahr Beyethakli | The Sea Smiles To Me |
| 1996 | Al Gentle | The Gentle |
| 1997 | Al Kapten | The Captain |
| 1998 | Harmonica | Harmonica |
| 2000 | Soo’ El Motaa | Pleasure Market |
| 2000 | Al Nems | The Ferret |
| 2001 | Al Saher | The Magician |
| 2002 | Rehla Mashbooha | A Suspicious Journey |
| 2008 | Lelet El Baby Doll | The BabyDoll Night |
| 2009 | Ibrahim Labyad | Ibrahim Labyad |
Awards
- Best Actor in a movie for Kit Kat (1991) at the Damascus International Film Festival and at the Alexandria International Film Festival.
- Best Actor in a movie for The Captain (1997) at the Damascus International Film Festival.
- Best Actor in a movie for Pleasure Market (2000) at the Cairo International Film Festival.
- Best Actor in a movie for The Magician (2001) at the Damascus International Film Festival.
- Life Time Achievement at the Dubai International Film Festival.
