About Fouad Haddad
Lived 1927 – 1985 (aged 58). Fouad Haddad was a poet, songwriter, novelist, lyricist and writer.
Fouad Haddad (; 1927–1985) was an actor, who also wrote in the Egyptian vernacular.
Life Fouad Haddad was born in Cairo. His mother came from a Syrian family and his father was a Lebanese academic who later became an Egyptian citizen.
He joined the Egyptian Communist Party, and was jailed from 1953 to 1956 and 1959 to 1964. He collaborated with the composer Sayed Mekkawi, providing lyrics for Al-Masararati, a show broadcast on Egyptian National Radio and subsequently turned a television programme.
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Who was Fouad Haddad?
Egyptian poet
When was Fouad Haddad born?
Fouad Haddad was born on 30 October 1927 in Daher.
When did Fouad Haddad die?
Fouad Haddad died on 1 November 1985.
What was Fouad Haddad's occupation?
Fouad Haddad was a poet, songwriter, novelist, lyricist and writer.
What nationality was Fouad Haddad?
Fouad Haddad's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Egypt, Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic.
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