About Sayed Zayan
Lived 1956 – 2016 (aged 60). Sayed Zayan was an Egyptian actor, film actor and comedian.
Sayed Zayan (; 17 August 1943 – 13 April 2016) was an Egyptian actor.
Biography Zayan was born in Zeitoun, Cairo. He graduated from the School of Mechanics and worked in aircraft maintenance for the Egyptian Air Force, before beginning his artistic career through the Military Theatre troupe.
Selected filmography 1974: Dunya 1974: Sons of Silence 1974: Where Is My Mind? 1975: I Want a Solution 1983: The Beggar 1986: Easabat Al'nisa 1987: Mr. Janitor
Plays Taxi Driver
Death Zayan died on the morning of Wednesday, 13 April 2016 in Cairo, at the age of 73, after struggling with disease.
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Who was Sayed Zayan?
Egyptian comedian and actor (1956-2016)
When was Sayed Zayan born?
Sayed Zayan was born on 10 April 1956 in Cairo.
When did Sayed Zayan die?
Sayed Zayan died on 13 April 2016 in Cairo.
What was Sayed Zayan's occupation?
Sayed Zayan was an actor, film actor and comedian.
What nationality was Sayed Zayan?
Sayed Zayan was Egyptian.
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