Egyptian actors who deceased in 1979
Here are 1 famous actors from Egypt died in 1979:
Salah Mansour
Salah Mansour (February 3, 1923 Shibin el-Qanater-January 19, 1979 Cairo) was an Egyptian film director, actor and editor.
He began his career in the film industry as an editor, working on several Egyptian films during the 1940s and 50s. In the 1960s, he directed his first feature film, "The Street Player" (1962), which was well received both critically and commercially.
Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Mansour directed several successful films, including "The Crook" (1964), "Wedding Night" (1967), and "The Vacations of Mr Hulot" (1973), which was a remake of a popular French film.
In addition to his work as a director, Mansour was also a respected character actor, appearing in numerous Egyptian films throughout his career. He often played comedic roles, and was known for his expressive face and physical humor.
Mansour's contributions to Egyptian cinema were recognized with several awards, including the Best Director award at the Cairo International Film Festival in 1970 for his film "God Does Not Pay on Saturday". He died in Cairo in 1979 at the age of 55.
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