Egyptian actors who deceased in 1988

Here are 3 famous actors from Egypt died in 1988:

Costas Baladimas

Costas Baladimas (November 17, 2014 Alexandria-November 17, 1988) otherwise known as Kostas Baladimas, Dimitris Baladimas, Konstadinos Baladimas, Constantine Baladinas or Dimos Baladinas was an Egyptian actor.

Baladimas began his acting career in theater productions in Cairo during the 1930s. He later moved on to film and appeared in over 100 Egyptian films. Baladimas was known for his versatile acting abilities and played a range of characters from comedic roles to dramatic ones. He is considered one of the pioneers of Egyptian cinema and is remembered for his performance in the 1949 film "El-Bahth an Fadiha" (The Investigation of a Scandal). Baladimas was also a talented singer and recorded numerous songs throughout his career. His contributions to Egyptian theater and film have left a lasting impact on the industry.

Tewfik El Dekn

Tewfik El Dekn (May 3, 1924 Egypt-November 26, 1988 Cairo) also known as Tewfik Amin Mohamed El Dekn, Tewfik El Dekken or Tawfik Eldekin was an Egyptian actor.

He started his acting career in 1944, performing in small theater productions in Cairo. He later moved on to performing in films, becoming one of Egypt's most renowned actors. He starred in over 120 films during his career, including the critically acclaimed movies "The Water Thief" and "The Open Door." El Dekn was known for his ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles with ease. He won several awards for his acting, including the Best Actor award at the Moscow International Film Festival in 1969. Outside of acting, El Dekn was also an accomplished director and producer, responsible for some of Egypt's most successful films. He passed away in Cairo in 1988 at the age of 64, leaving behind a legacy as one of Egypt's most beloved and talented actors.

Zakaria Mouafi

Zakaria Mouafi (February 9, 1936 Egypt-June 2, 1988 Cairo) was an Egyptian actor.

He began his acting career in the 1950s and appeared in over 100 films, making him one of the most prolific actors in Egyptian cinema history. Mouafi was known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to portray a wide range of characters. He starred in several classic Egyptian films, including "Al-Naser Salah al-Din" (1963), "Hob al-Omara" (1962), and "Al-Nasir Salah al-Din" (1963). Mouafi received critical acclaim for his roles in "Al-Farah" (1976) and "Al-Hubb al-Khalid" (1978). He was also a talented stage actor and performed in several theatrical productions in Egypt. Mouafi died in 1988 at the age of 52 due to heart complications.

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