About Helmy Halim
Lived 1916 – 1971 (aged 54–55). Helmy Halim was an Egyptian film director, screenwriter, writer and actor.
Helmy Halim, also Hilmi Halim (; 1916 – 1971) was an Egyptian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He has worked with many stars like Omar Sharif, Salah Zulfikar, Ahmed Ramzy, Faten Hamama and Abdel Halim Hafez.
In 1955, he discovered Ahmed Ramzy and cast him as Ramzy in Ayyamna al-Holwa
Partial filmography Ayyamna al-Holwa Ard al-Salam Hekayit Hob (A Love Story), released: January 12, 1959, starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Mariam Fakhr Eddine Maww'ed fil Borg (Date at the Tower), released: December, 1962, starring: Salah Zulfikar, Soad Hosny. Maabodat El Gamahir (The Beloved Diva), released: January, 1967, starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Shadia.
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Who was Helmy Halim?
Egyptian film director (1916–1971)
When was Helmy Halim born?
Helmy Halim was born on 6 March 1916.
When did Helmy Halim die?
Helmy Halim died in 1971.
What was Helmy Halim's occupation?
Helmy Halim was a film director, screenwriter, writer and actor.
What nationality was Helmy Halim?
Helmy Halim was Egyptian.
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