Hussein Fahmy Biography: Children, Ex Wife, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Films

Hussein Fahmy Mahmoud is a renowned Egyptian actor and director who rose to prominence in the 1960s after starring in his breakthrough film debut, Alley of the Pestle (1963).

His work in classic films like Viva Zalata (1976) and Garden City Ladies (1997) earned him acclaim across Egypt and the Arab world.

For more than six decades, he has remained a respected figure in cinema, television and theatre, shaping cultural conversations in his region.

Profile

• Full name: Hussein Mahmoud Fahmy
• Date of birth: March 22, 1940
• Age: 85 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Cairo, Egypt
• State of origin: Cairo Governorate
• Nationality: Egyptian
• Profession: Actor, film director, academic
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• Parents: Father: Mahmoud Pasha Fahmy
• Siblings: Mustafa Fahmy (brother)
• Spouse: Nadia Moharram (divorced), Mervat Amin (m. 1974–1986, divorced), Hala Fathy (m. 2001–2007, divorced), Leeka Sewidan (m. 2008–2012, divorced), Rana Algosaibi (m. 2013–2016, divorced)
• Children: Mahmoud Fahmy, Neira Fahmy, Mennat Fahmy, plus two others
• Relationship status: Divorced
• Religion: Muslim
• Ethnicity: Egyptian with Circassian descent
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Hussein Fahmy is now 85 years old. He was born on March 22, 1940, in Cairo to an aristocratic family—his father, Mahmoud Pasha Fahmy, served in the Shura Council, and his grandfather, Muhammad Pasha Fahmy, also held significant political office.

Raised in Cairo within a politically engaged household, Fahmy’s early years were shaped by exposure to both civic duties and cultural heritage. His family background is of Circassian descent and Egyptian nationality.

He graduated from the Higher Institute for Cinema in Cairo in 1963. He later pursued advanced studies in film directing, earning a Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles. During that time, he also taught at the Academy of Arts (film institute) in Egypt for twelve years.

Personal Life

Hussein Fahmy was married five times. His first wife was Nadia Moharram, daughter of an Egyptian ambassador; the couple had two children before divorcing. His second marriage was to actress Mervat Amin from 1974 until 1986; they have a daughter, Mennatallah Fahmy.

In 2001, he married Hala Fathy, a computer specialist; they divorced in 2007. He then married actress Leeka Sewidan in 2008 and divorced her in 2012. His fifth marriage was to Bahraini businesswoman Rana Algosaibi from 2013 until 2016.

Career

Hussein Fahmy began his acting career in 1963 with Alley of the Pestle. He quickly became one of Egypt’s leading actors, appearing in over 100 films, television series, and stage productions. His notable films include Fire of Longing (1970), The Lady of the Black Moons (1971), Viva Zalata (1976), A Moment of Weakness (1981), and Garden City Ladies (1997).

Fahmy also directed several productions, though his directing work is less documented. Beyond performance, he contributed to cinematic education as a professor at Egypt’s Academy of Arts for twelve years. From 1998 to 2001, he served as President of the Cairo International Film Festival. In 2006, he presented the television show Elnas wa Ana.

He was appointed the first UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the Arab States (1998–2006) and later became a Special Olympics Ambassador for the Middle East and North Africa (2007), later elevated to Global Ambassador.

Awards and Nominations

• Best Actor – for My Blood, My Tears and My Smile
• Best Actor – for Inmical Brothers
• Best Actor – for The Bullet Remains in My Loved One
• Best Actor – for Your Attention Gentlemen
• Best cinema research award (Al-Neilein Festival, 1983) for his study on the director‑performer relationship  

Net worth

Hussein Fahmy has an estimated net worth of at least $10 million. He earned income through his long career in film, television, theatre, directing, academic teaching, and ambassadorial roles.

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Filmography

• Alley of the Pestle (1963)
• Fire of Longing (1970)
• Dalaal the Egyptian (1970)
• Queen of Night (1971)
• My Beautiful Teacher (1971)
• The Lady of the Black Moons (1971)
• Watch Out for Zouzou (1972)
• Love and Pride (1972)
• Badeea’s Daughter (1972)
• Strangers (1973)
• The Soul Lover (1973)
• Wild Roses (1973)
• My Blood, My Tears, and My Smile (1973)
• A Woman in Love (1974)
• The Fugitive (1974)
• The Bullet is Still in My Pocket (1974)
• The Enemy Brothers (1974)
• Ameera, My Love (1974)
• Best Days of My Life (1974)
• Forgive Me, God (1975)
• The Guilty (1975)
• A Melody in My Life (1975)
• Who Can Beat Azeeza (1975)
• Women in Press (1976)
• The After Love (1976)