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Abdullah Gaith

1930 – 1993

Egyptian actor

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Lived 1930 – 1993 (aged 63). Abdullah Gaith was an Egyptian actor.

Abdullah Gaith (28 January 1930 – 12 March 1993) was an Egyptian actor. He was the younger brother of actor Hamdi Gaith, who died in 2006.

Abdullah Gaith was born in a village called Kafr Al-Shalshalmoon in the province of Sharqia Governorate, Egypt. He studied theatre at the High Institute of Theatrical Arts.

Among his theatrical works are: Al-Husain as a Rebel (Al-Husain Tha'eran- in Arabic), Mahran the Youth (Al Fata Mahran), and The Visit of the Aging Woman (Ziarat Al-Sayyidah Al-Ajuz).

Among his numerous works in TV : Sukun Al-Asifah (The Calm of the Storm) (1978), Ibn Taimeyyah (1984), Musa ibn Nusayr (the great Arab Muslim ruler of Africa who managed the conquest of Spain), Abu Zaid Al-Hilali (1979), Antarah (1979), Al-Sindibad (1985), and Al-Kitabah Ala Lahmin Yahtariq (Writing on Burning Flesh) (1986).

Ghaith's most famous work in cinema is Mohammad, Messenger of God (U.S. title: The Message) (1976) which narrates the story of the rise of Islam.

Later life and death Abdullah Gaith died on 12 March 1993 of cancer.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1964 Adham al-Sharqawi 1965 Al Haram (The Sin) Al-Simmal Wal Kharif (The Autumn's Quail)Based on the novel by Naguib Mahfouz 1976 Mohammad, Messenger of God Hamza ibn 'Abd al-Muttalib 1988 Milaff Samiah Sharawi (The File of Samiah Sharawi) Abdel Hakim Amer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Abdullah Gaith?

Egyptian actor (1930–1993)

When was Abdullah Gaith born?

Abdullah Gaith was born on 28 January 1930 in Egypt, Kafr Shalshalmon, Sharqia Governorate.

When did Abdullah Gaith die?

Abdullah Gaith died on 12 March 1993.

What was Abdullah Gaith's occupation?

Abdullah Gaith was an actor.

What nationality was Abdullah Gaith?

Abdullah Gaith was Egyptian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abdullah Gaith

· Wikidata: Q4166107

· DBpedia: Abdullah Gaith

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