Mohamed Hassan Ramzy Biography: Wife, Children, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Obituary, Movies

Mohamed Hassan Ramzy was an Egyptian film producer and distributor best known for leading Nasr Production and Distribution Company, the studio behind several landmark Egyptian films.

He gained prominence in the local cinema industry through the success of productions such as Passion of Snakes, The Island, and El Dealer.

Profile

• Full name: Mohamed Hassan Ismael Ramzy
• Date of birth: July 1, 1954
• Age: Deceased
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Egypt
• Nationality: Egyptian
• Profession: Film producer, distributor
• Height: N/A
• Parents: Father – Hassan Ramzy (Egyptian film director, born June 17, 1912, died February 19, 1977)
• Siblings: Hoda Ramzy (artist, sister)
• Spouse: Nihad Abdel Aziz Mahmoud (married until her passing in August 2014)
• Children: Sherif Ramzy (born 1981), Shahd Ramzy (born 1984), Hassan Ramzy Jr.
• Relationship status: Married (widowed)
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Egyptian
• Net worth: $50 million

Early Life and Education

Mohamed Hassan Ramzy was born on July 1, 1954, in Egypt. His father, Hassan Ramzy, was a celebrated Egyptian film director (b. June 17, 1912, d. February 19, 1977).

He was raised alongside his sister, Hoda Ramzy, in an environment steeped in cinematic creativity; Mohamed joined Nasr Production and Distribution Company (later known as El Nasr Films), which his father founded. Although details of his formal education are elusive, he was immersed in Egypt’s film culture from a young age.

Personal Life

Mohamed married Nihad Abdel Aziz Mahmoud, daughter of the artist Abdel Aziz Mahmoud. Tragically, she passed away in August 2014, just a few months before his death. He had three children: Sherif Ramzy (born 1981), Shahd Ramzy (born 1984), and Hassan Ramzy Jr.

Career

Mohamed Hassan Ramzy headed the Nasr Production and Distribution Company, founded by his late father. Under his stewardship, the company produced and distributed several influential Egyptian films.

Among these were Gharam El Efa’i (Passion of Snakes), which explored social themes through gripping drama; El Gezira (The Island), a blockbuster that became one of the highest-grossing Egyptian films of its time; and El Dealer, noted for its gritty portrayal of urban life. He oversaw both creative development and the logistical challenges of bringing these projects to fruition.

Net worth

Mohamed Hassan Ramzy’s net worth at the time of his demise is estimated to be at least $50 million.

Death

Mohamed Hassan Ramzy passed away on January 13, 2015, in a London hospital after battling lung cancer. His death marked a significant moment in Egyptian cinema, coming shortly after the loss of his wife in August 2014.

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Filmography

Gharam El Afaaei (“Passion of Snakes”) – Producer/Distributor  

El Gezira (“The Island”, 2007) – Producer  

Al-Dealer (“The Dealer”, 2010) – Producer/Distributor  

Pizza Pizza (1998)

Shafah Ghaliza (1992)

The Cry (1991)