Mahmoud El Meligy
ActingAbout Mahmoud El Meligy
Mahmoud El Meligy was an Egyptian screenwriter and actor of film, theatre, and television. He started his career playing minor roles, but achieved stardom in the late 1930s. A popular and award-winning actor, he has acted in hundreds of films and was famous for his evil, villain roles.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mahmoud El Meligy reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Mahmoud El Meligy'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 80% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mahmoud El Meligy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Avenger, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mahmoud El Meligy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mahmoud El Meligy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mahmoud El Meligy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Like A Matchstick | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Ayoub | Fadel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | An Egyptian Story | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Warm Winter Night | منير رحمي | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Alexandria… Why? | Shukri Murad, Yehia's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Under 20 Lovers | حسين | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Waraa Al-Shams | Al-Saul Abdul Haq الصول عبدالحق | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Return of the Prodigal Son | Mohamed Madbouly | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | No My Ex-Lover | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Lesson Is Over, Idiot | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Sparrow | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Choice | Farrag | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Lost Love | Dr. Sabry د. صبري | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Sunset and Sunrise | عزمي باشا | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Land | Mohamed Abu Swelam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Deprivation Well | Dr. Talaat الدكتور طلعت | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Dala ilbanat | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | El Khouroug Min El Guana | Annan's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Laughing Crime | Salman El-Doksh سلمان الدكش | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Saladin | Conrad, Marquis of Montferrat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Oh Islam | Fakhr al-Din Aktay | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Day of My Life | Editor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Between Heaven and Earth | كامل | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Ismail Yassine in the Air Force | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | We the Students | عم حسنين | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Jamila, the Algerian | المحامي الفرنسي جاك فيرجيس | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Leila Raheeba | فاضل | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ismail Yassine In the Navy | المعلم عباس الزفر | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Traders of Death | Abbas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Thug | ضيف شرف/ مشهد واحد | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Crime and Punishment | محمود فهمي ، وكيل النيابة | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Our Green land | عاكف بيه | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Rassif Nemra 5 | Irfan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Days and Nights | كامل | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Appointment with Satan | Nabil / The Devil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Nahnu Bashar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Raqsat Al Wadah | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Beast | عبدالصبور/الوحش | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Belal Moa'zen Al-Rasool | أمية بن خلف | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Hamido | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | House No. 13 | د. عاصم إبراهيم | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | El Zuhur El Fatina | Shukry Bey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Son of the Nile | المعلم كامل / خليل بك | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Prince of Revenge | متولي المرابي | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Flirtation of Girls | أنور المحتال | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Avenger | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Public Prosecutor | وكيل نيابة | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Ambassador of Hell | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Passion and Revenge | صفوت | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Nour al-Din and the Three Sailors | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Mahmoud El Meligy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mahmoud El Meligy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mahmoud El Meligy is "The Avenger" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Mahmoud El Meligy acted in?
Mahmoud El Meligy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mahmoud El Meligy?
Other notable films include "Nahnu Bashar", "El Zuhur El Fatina", and "Leila Raheeba".