Mohamed Shawqi - Actor Profile

Mohamed Shawqi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 6, 1915
Birth Place: Cairo, Egypt

About Mohamed Shawqi

An Egyptian actor, born in the Bulaq Abu El-Ela neighborhood in Cairo in 1915, graduated from the Saidia School and worked after graduation as an employee in Assiut, but he liked to work more in the field of art, so he joined the theater of Munira al-Mahdia and sang with her in the play (Bride of the East) in 1937. As for About acting, Muhammad Shawqi started it after joining Ali Al-Kassar's band after a test he took and remained with it until its dissolution in 1946, after which he joined the teams of Shkoku and Najeeb Al-Rihani. In addition to his theatrical work, Mohamed Shawky presented to the cinema more than 250 films, the most famous of them are: (Love in the Dungeon, Sugar Hanim, Black Candles, The Crazy in Naim). Mohamed Shawky died in 1984 after suffering from hepatitis.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mohamed Shawqi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mohamed Shawqi's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 64% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mohamed Shawqi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bahia, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mohamed Shawqi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mohamed Shawqi's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mohamed Shawqi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 The Clever - Hit Similar →
1984 Tazweer Fe Awraq Rasmia - Average Similar →
1984 Streets of Fire بائع السميط Super Hit Similar →
1983 Love in a Jail Cell Al-Gabalawi Average Similar →
1982 The Bus Driver Abu Omeira Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Bus Driver Abu Emairah Super Hit Similar →
1982 Houseboat No. 70 Abdul Rabbo Hit Similar →
1981 4-2-4 Zaki Al-Qanoonji Average Similar →
1981 I'm Not Lying, I'm Sugar Coating Madbouly Hit Similar →
1979 Alexandria… Why? - Average Similar →
1978 That's Wrong, Lulu ... Lulu, That's Wrong Khader Average Similar →
1976 And Life Is Back سائق تاكسي Super Hit Similar →
1975 Karnak - Hit Similar →
1974 The Most Beautiful Days of My Life Abdul Azim Effendi Average Similar →
1972 City Lights - Average Similar →
1971 My Sister Farag Flop Similar →
1969 Al-Hob Sanat 70 Abu Mohsen Average Similar →
1969 Marriage for Half an Hour Adnan Salem Hit Similar →
1969 Min Ajl Hifnat 'awlad جابر مدرس الخط Hit Similar →
1969 Dala ilbanat - Average Similar →
1968 Land of Hypocrisy - Hit Similar →
1967 Maa'boudat Al-Gamahir Aziz Youssef Hit Similar →
1966 Mansion of Longing Ibrahim Al-Far Super Hit Similar →
1966 Sayed Darwish - Super Hit Similar →
1966 My Wife the General Manager سواق سيارة المصلحة Hit Similar →
1965 The Sin - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Al-modeer Al-Fanni - Hit Similar →
1963 only five (play) فرج Average Similar →
1963 El Maganeen Fi Naeem - Flop Similar →
1962 The Black Candles - Super Hit Similar →
1961 No Understanding Sheikh Bassiouni شيخ بسيوني Average Similar →
1960 Gharamiat emaraa راكب الاوتوبيس Average Similar →
1960 Yama Kan Fy Nefsi قاسم شاويش Hit Similar →
1960 Bahia بائع Super Hit Similar →
1960 Hassan wa Morcos wa Cohen الخواجة فلسطي Super Hit Similar →
1959 30 Days in Prison - Average Similar →
1959 Ismail Yassine in the Air Force - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Ismail Yassine as Tarzan - Average Similar →
1957 My One And Only Love المأذون Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Thug صبي القهوة Super Hit Similar →
1957 Crime and Punishment جرسون الخمارة Hit Similar →
1956 Ismail Yassine in the Police عسكري Super Hit Similar →
1956 Miracle from heaven فراش Hit Similar →
1956 Rassif Nemra 5 Shawqi Super Hit Similar →
1955 Appointment with Satan - Hit Similar →
1954 El-Zolm Haraam - Average Similar →
1953 Gold - Super Hit Similar →
1950 The Wedding Night زبون في محل الحلاقة Average Similar →
1950 Qamar Arba'tashar - Super Hit Similar →
1944 Nour al-Din and the Three Sailors حارس Super Hit Similar →

Mohamed Shawqi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mohamed Shawqi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mohamed Shawqi is "Bahia" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Mohamed Shawqi acted in?

Mohamed Shawqi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mohamed Shawqi?

Other notable films include "And Life Is Back", "Hassan wa Morcos wa Cohen", and "The Thug".