Gamalat Zayed - Actor Profile

Gamalat Zayed

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
45Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 16, 1919
Birth Place: Cairo, Egypt

About Gamalat Zayed

An Egyptian actress, she was born in February 1919 in the Sayeda Zeinab district of Cairo, into an artistic family, as she was the sister of actress Amal Zayed. She began her acting career on the radio, and became famous for her role as "Umm Bunduq" in the TV series "Sa'at Li Qalbak" (An Hour for Your Heart) and for her role as "Umm Ali" in the radio series "Aylet Marzouq Effendi". Her cinematic career began in 1945 in the film "Casino Al Latafa" (Casino of Kindness) with Mohamed Abdel Mutalib and Samia Gamal. She then starred in the film "She Was an Angel" (1947) with Mary Queeny, Faten Hamama, and Yehia Chahine. Her work continued after that, most notably: "Women Don't Know How to Lie," "My Wife's Groom," and "The Secret of the Invisibility Cap."

Gamalat Zayed Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gamalat Zayed reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gamalat Zayed's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Gamalat Zayed's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains My Children, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gamalat Zayed Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gamalat Zayed's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Gamalat Zayed has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1973 When Love Sings - Flop Similar →
1968 ُُThe Student and the Teacher الأبلة Flop Similar →
1966 إجازة صيف جمالات - زوجة مصطفي الأولي Flop Similar →
1966 Chakawet rejala سنية الدلالة Flop Similar →
1964 Kol El Regala Keda الخادمة لواحظ Flop Similar →
1961 Sett El Banat om-ali Flop Similar →
1960 People Downstairs Fatima Flop Similar →
1960 Boundless Love - Flop Similar →
1960 Abu Ahmad - Flop Similar →
1959 My Wife's Suitor ام كامل Average Similar →
1959 Ismail Yassine in the Air Force - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Surprises Motel - Flop Similar →
1959 I Am Free - Hit Similar →
1959 We the Students - Hit Similar →
1958 This is Love Zahiya Flop Similar →
1958 Hob Min Narr جمالات Flop Similar →
1957 My One And Only Love ضاربة الودع Hit Similar →
1957 The Lovely Bus Conductors - Flop Similar →
1956 جرب حظك - Flop Similar →
1955 The Shore of Memories - Flop Similar →
1955 Ismail Yassine in the Army Um Samira Hit Similar →
1955 Araess fil mazad أم زكية (الخاطبة ) Flop Similar →
1955 مملكة النساء الطبيبة الشرعية Flop Similar →
1954 Women Can’t Lie - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Awaeaa tafakar - Flop Similar →
1954 Miss Hanafi Umm Al-Saad Average Similar →
1954 Hassan, Morcos and Cohen غزالات Flop Similar →
1953 Rule of Time Fulla Flop Similar →
1953 Written on the forehead - Flop Similar →
1952 Qadam Al Kheir - Average Similar →
1952 Qalil Al-Bakht Aunt Bulbulah Flop Similar →
1951 My Children - Super Hit Similar →
1951 Adam and Eve Fatima's maid Flop Similar →
1951 Almelm bilabal Saadia Flop Similar →
1950 Baba Amin Customer Hit Similar →
1950 The 7th Wife - Flop Similar →
1950 El-Batal - Flop Similar →
1950 أختى ستيتة مذيعة الإذاعة الخارجية Flop Similar →
1949 Fatma, Marika & Rachel Alia Hit Similar →
1949 El Masri Effendi - Flop Similar →
1948 The Two Orphans أم سنية Flop Similar →
1947 She was an angel - Flop Similar →
1946 Ma'adarsh - Flop Similar →
1945 Casino el latafa - Flop Similar →
1941 Wives factory - Flop Similar →

Gamalat Zayed - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gamalat Zayed?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gamalat Zayed is "My Children" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Gamalat Zayed acted in?

Gamalat Zayed has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gamalat Zayed?

Other notable films include "Women Can’t Lie", "Ismail Yassine in the Air Force", and "Fatma, Marika & Rachel".

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