Shoukry Sarhan
ActingAbout Shoukry Sarhan
Sarhan was born in El Sharqiya, Egypt on 12 March 1925. He graduated from the "High Institute of Acting in Egypt" in 1947. In 1949, Sarhan acted in his first movie, Lahalibo. His rise to stardom was in 1951 when Youssef Chahine, a famous Egyptian film director, chose him for the lead role in the movie Ibn El-Nile "Son of the Nile". Sarhan had earned the title "The young man of the screen". He received several awards throughout his career. President Gamal Abdel Nasser honored Sarhan with the Order of the Republic. In 1984, he received a Best Actor's award for his lead role, with Faten Hamama, in the movie Lelt El abd Ala Fatema "The Night of Fatima's Arrest". which was directed by Henry Barakat. During the celebrations of the centennial of cinema, he was nominated by Egyptian critics as the best actor of the century in Egypt, having participated more than any other actor in The Greatest 100 Egyptian films. Sarhan's last movie was El-Gablawi in 1991. He died in 1997.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shoukry Sarhan 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 Shoukry Sarhan'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 56% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shoukry Sarhan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Anklet Ring, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Shoukry Sarhan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Shoukry Sarhan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shoukry Sarhan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Night Of Fatima's Arrest | Elsayed سيد | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Waraa Al-Shams | Dr. Hossam د. حسام | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | رحلة داخل امرأة | كمال الصفتي | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Return of the Prodigal Son | Tolba Mohamed Madbouly | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Divorcees | Adel - عادل | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Visitor at Dawn | Shafiq Ibrahim | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Woman from Cairo | أحمد - مدرس الجغرافيا | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | البيوت اسرار | ممدوح | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Something in my Chest | محمد أفندي السيد - ضيف شرف | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Kandil om Hashem | Dr. Ismail Rajab | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Postman | Abbas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Second Wife | Abu el Ela أبو العلا | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Son of Cleopatra | Akro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Hekayet Gawaz | Mohammed محمد | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Flame | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Alhaqibat alsawda | إسماعيل | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Thief and the Dogs | سعيد مهران | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Bekaya azraa | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Almaz And Abdo El Hamouly | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Struggle of the Heroes | الدكتور شكري | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Sun Will Never Set | Ahmed | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Lady Aziza | Ahmed - أحمد | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Why Am I Living | صلاح درويش | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Lovers' Call | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | In Your Hands | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | El Murra El Maghoula | المحامي سمير | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | I Am Free | عباس صفوت | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | We the Students | حسنين | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | A woman on the Road | حسنين فرج الصعيدي | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Barred Road | Ahmed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Leila Raheeba | مجدي كامل | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Return My Heart | علي | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Tarek Al Amal | حسين | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | A Sinful Life | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Crime and Punishment | أحمد حسني | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Lover's Walk | حمدي | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Our Green land | إبراهيم | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Leech | إمام بلتاجي | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Anklet Ring | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Fools Alley | طة - صبى العجلاتى | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Aziza | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Women Can’t Lie | Kamal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | April Fool | حسني شركس | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Assaad El Ayam | Fathy - فتحي | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Appointment with Life | Ahmed | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | طريق السعادة | محمد | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | El Zuhur El Fatina | Baher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Rayya and Sekina | أمين | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Orphans' money | Sami, son of Sheikh Saleh - سامي ابن الشيخ صالح | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Son of the Nile | حمدان / حميد | Hit | Similar → |
Shoukry Sarhan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Shoukry Sarhan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shoukry Sarhan is "Anklet Ring" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Shoukry Sarhan acted in?
Shoukry Sarhan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Shoukry Sarhan?
Other notable films include "Almaz And Abdo El Hamouly", "El Zuhur El Fatina", and "Leila Raheeba".