Sherif Mounir Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Father, Children, Wife, Movies, Awards

Sherif Mounir is an Egyptian actor whose portrayal of Youssef in the 1991 film Al-Kit Kat brought him into the spotlight.

Born in El Mansoura in 1959, he joined the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts on the recommendation of poet Salah Jahin and began appearing in supporting roles in the mid-1980s.

His role in Nights of El-Helmeya and subsequent films, such as Sleepless Nights (2003) and Welad El Am (2009), cemented his reputation as one of Egypt’s most enduring screen presences.

Profile

• Full name: Sherif Ahmed Mounir
• Date of birth: May 14, 1959
• Age: 66 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: El Mansoura, Dakahlia, Egypt
• State of origin: Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt
• Nationality: Egyptian
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 168 cm (5′6″)
• Parents: Father – Ahmed Mounir
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: First wife Nahid (deceased); married to actress Laura (Lora) Emad since 1999
• Children: Asmaa Mounir, Fouad Mounir, Fareeda Mounir, and Camila Mounir
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Muslim
• Ethnicity: Egyptian Arab
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Sherif Mounir was born on May 14, 1959, in El Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate. He is the son of Ahmed Mounir. Details about his siblings are not publicly known.

After completing his initial education, heeding poet Salah Jahin’s recommendation, he enrolled in the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts in Cairo in 1983. He graduated in 1986 with a specialization in dramatic performance.

Personal Life

Mounir’s first wife, Nahid, succumbed to cancer. In 1999, he married Laura (Lora) Emad, a former actress who had transitioned into a homemaker. They have four children together: Asmaa, Fouad, Fareeda, and Camila.

In September 2023, Sherif publicly announced a divorce on Instagram, wishing Laura happiness, then later retracted the statement, indicating the couple had reconciled.

Career

Sherif Mounir began his film career in 1983 with Al-Ehtiteyat Wajib (Standby Duty). He appeared early in TV series such as Rihlat El Milyon (1984) and Bakiza Wa Zaghloul (1986). His breakout role came in 1991 with Al-Kit Kat, where he portrayed Youssef, earning widespread acclaim.

He continued to establish himself in cinema with notable performances in Sleepless Nights (2003), Cut and Paste (2007), and Welad El Am (2009), while also maintaining a strong stage presence. In 2023–2024, he appeared in contemporary productions like Day 13 and Aserb: The Squadron.

Awards

• First Role Best Actor Award, Festival Cinema Film Association (2009)  
• Best Actor Award, Egyptian Cinema Oscar Festival  
• Creative Remarkable Acting Award, Cousins Festival (year unspecified)  
• Best Actor, Sleepless Nights, Arab Cinema Festival (2003) – also recognized at Paris Biennale of Arab Cinema and Damascus Film Festival  
• First Dramatic Actor Award, for the TV episode “A Dead Heart”

Net worth

Sherif Mounir’s net worth, according to sources, is estimated to be at least $3 million, accumulated over his years in the entertainment industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @sherif.mouniir
• X: N/A

Filmography

• Azerbaijan: The Squadron (2024)
• Day 13 (2023)
• 30 Years Ago (2016)
• Helm Aziz (2012)
• Welad El Am (2009)
• El‑shayatin: El‑Awdah (2008)
• Masgoon Transit (2008)
• Al‑Shayatin (2007)
• Cut and Paste (2007)
• Ouija (2007)
• Aris min geha amneya (2004)
• Kedah okaih (2003)
• Sleepless Nights (2003)
• El labess (2002)
• Short w Fanelah w Cap (2000)
• Hysteria (1996)
• Romantica (1996)
• Ghadeboon Wa Ghadebat (TV Series, 1993)
• El Mal We El Banon (TV Series, 1993)
• Al‑Kit Kat (1991)
• Bakiza Wa Zaghloul (TV Series, 1986)
• Awdat Mowatin (1986)