Hussein Fahmy, (Arabic: حسين فهمي) is an Egyptian actor born in 15 jun 1935 in Cairo. He is the brother of actor Mustafa Fahmy.
Graduated from UCLA with an MFA degree(Master of Fine Arts). Academically he continued to teach at The Academy of Arts (film institute) for twelve years.
A leading movie star and the first UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the Arab States in 1998 and since then has worked hard to convey to his audience in the Middle East important human development messages. Recently he resigned from his post in UN as a result of his refusal to the UN role towards the Lebanese crisis in 2006.
He worked in film and TV for 40 years, specializing in film directing and appearing in more than 100 movies, on TV and in the theatre.
Was also appointed the president of the (1998-2001)
In 2006 he hosted a TV show for the first time in his show business career titled "Elnas wa Ana" aired on the Egyptian television and el-Hayah channel.
He acted with Soad Hosny in the very popular movie called: Khali Balak Min Zouzou
In March 2007, Fahmy was named the first Special Olympics Ambassador for the Middle East North Africa Region. In this role, he will work to create awareness and encourage all members of the community to be involved in the movement .
Read more about Hussein Fahmy: Personal Life, Filmography
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“There’s no telling what might have happened to our defense budget if Saddam Hussein hadn’t invaded Kuwait that August and set everyone gearing up for World War II½. Can we count on Saddam Hussein to come along every year and resolve our defense-policy debates? Given the history of the Middle East, it’s possible.”
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