Reyaad ElQasabgy

    Reyaad ElQasabgy

    September 13, 1903 (121 years old) in Egypt

    Reyad El Kassabguy started his career as a train conductor then joined the railway theater troupe. Later he joined Ahmad al-Shaamy amateur troupe, but this was not enough to put bread on the table. He moved to the silver screen, changed from villain into comic roles especially with Esmaeel Yasseen when he played the role of Shaweesh(sergeant) Ateyya in Esmaeel Yasseen’s trade mark series of films and also in “Al-aanessa Hanafy i.e. Miss Hanafy”. Reyaad managed to develop his own comedic style and running jokes, and was very popular and unique among Egyptian comedians.

    Known For

    Dark WatersDark Waters
    Prince Of The RevengePrince Of The Revenge
    The Devil of the DesertThe Devil of the Desert
    The Love StreetThe Love Street
    Son of the NileSon of the Nile

    Credits