Egyptian actors who deceased in 1998
Here are 2 famous actors from Egypt died in 1998:
Farid Shawqi
Farid Shawqi (July 30, 1920 Cairo-July 27, 1998 Cairo) also known as Farid Chawki, Farid Shawki Mohammad Abduh Badawi, Abu el-Banat, Malek El Terso, Farid Bay, King of the Front Rows, King of the Screen, The Monster, Ferit Sevki, Farid Chawky, Farid Cianki, The King of the Third Class, Farid Shawqi, King of the Third Class or Farid Shawki was an Egyptian actor, film producer, screenwriter and civil servant. He had five children, Abir Shawki, Maha Shawki, Muna Shawki, Nahed Shawki and Rania Farid Shawqi.
Farid Shawqi started his acting career in 1940 and quickly became one of the most popular actors in the Egyptian film industry. He appeared in over 400 films over a span of almost six decades, making him one of the most prolific actors of his time.
In addition to his successful acting career, Shawqi also worked as a film producer and screenwriter. He produced and wrote several successful films, including "The Second Man" and "The Great Love".
Shawqi was not only a talented actor and filmmaker but also a dedicated civil servant. He served as a member of the Egyptian parliament from 1964 to 1968 and was appointed as the head of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union in 1972.
Throughout his career, Farid Shawqi received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the arts and culture in Egypt. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Egypt in 1986 and was named a "Cultural Ambassador" by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture in 1990.
Farid Shawqi passed away on July 27, 1998, just three days before his 78th birthday. His legacy continues to live on through his children and his extensive body of work in the Egyptian film industry.
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Renato Capecchi
Renato Capecchi (November 6, 1923 Cairo-June 30, 1998 Milan) also known as Capecchi, Renato was an Egyptian opera singer, actor and opera director.
He was born to an Italian father and an Egyptian mother and raised in Egypt, where he began his career as an actor. He later moved to Italy and made his debut as an opera singer in 1952. Capecchi was known for his baritone voice and his performances in operas by composers such as Mozart, Verdi, and Puccini. He also worked as an opera director, staging productions at major opera houses in Italy and abroad. Later in his career, Capecchi also appeared in several films, including Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" and Luchino Visconti's "The Leopard." He died in Milan at the age of 74.
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