About
An Egyptian actor, born in the Sayyida Zeinab district of Cairo in 1949. He began acting while still a student. Although he initially enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering and joined its theater troupe, he did not complete his studies there; instead, he chose to attend the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts, where he earned his bachelor's degree. He appeared in dozens of films in supporting roles starting in the 1970s, including *Wahda bi-Wahda* (Tit for Tat), *Al-Irhab wal-Kabab* (Terrorism and Kebab), and *Bakhit wa Adila*. He also distinguished himself in television series such as *Al-Seera Al-Hilaliyya* and *Hind wa al-Doctor No'man*. He worked with Adel Emam in the play *Al-Zaeem* (The Leader). Three films featuring Ahmed Rateb were selected for the list of the 100 best films in the history of Egyptian cinema—based on a 1996 critics' poll—namely: *Lil-Hob Qissa Akhira* (1985),...
Known for
Bwabet ElhalwaniSeries • 1992
Al Sera Al HelalyaSeries • 1997
One of the PeopleMovie • 2006
The Embassy in the BuildingMovie • 2005
Terrorism and KebabMovie • 1992
BoshkashMovie • 2008
BittersweetMovie • 2010
The Yacoubian BuildingMovie • 2006
The BeggarMovie • 1983
A Break We'll Be Right BackMovie • 2011
The Beach LoaferMovie • 2004
The Danish ExperienceMovie • 2003
Al ZaeemMovie • 1993
Birds of DarknessMovie • 1995
The InnocentMovie • 1986
Alzheimer'sMovie • 2010
The TerroristMovie • 1994
In the Heliopolis FlatMovie • 2007
Life's Speed BumpMovie • 2006
The Seventh SenseMovie • 2005
Captain HimaMovie • 2008