Hassan Hosny

Hassan Hosny was born in the citadel district of Cairo on June 19, 1936. Born to an entrepreneur father, he lost his mother when he was six years old. Described as a thespian during his school years, Hosny started acting in the 1960s in theatre plays as part of the Egyptian military's theatrical group. His breakout role came when he starred as a corrupt civil servant in the popular TV show 'My Dear Children, Thank You'. Popularly known for his comedic style, he also established himself as a serious actor in dramas.

He married Magda in 1995, and they together had three daughters and a son. One of his daughters died of lymphoma.

In the 2018 Cairo International Film Festival, he was awarded the Faten Hamama award in recognition of his lifetime achievements and contribution to Egyptian cinema. At the ceremony, Hosny commented that he was extremely happy to accept the award while he was still alive.

He died on May 30, 2020 due to a sudden heart attack. He was buried in his family's cemetery outside Cairo. His last performance was in Sultana of Al Moez which aired during Ramadan in the same month.