Name: Adel Imam

Birth Date: 17/5/1940

Name: Adel- Imam

Birth Date: 17/5/1940

Adel- Imam was born in Mansura and moved to the district of Sayeda Zeinab in his early childhood. His father worked for a governmental institute. He obtained his bachelor degree from the Faculty of Agriculture of Cairo University. At first acting was some sort pastime for him, but later it became a career.

He began acting on stage in 1962 when he was still a university student. Because he could not dedicate all of his time to acting, he opted for minor roles. It was through these roles, that his potential as a great actor was discovered. He played the role of Dissouky Effendi in the comedic play "Me, Him, and Her" in 1962. He then starred in the "The Thieves" in 1966 and later in "The Red Pyjama" in 1967.

His classic play "Troublemakers' School" was such a success that it ran for four years (1971-1975). Afterwards, he took the lead role in "Witness Who Has Seen Nothing" in 1975' which ran for seven years. His most famous plays, "The Male Maid" followed by "The Leader".

Adel- Imam's comedy withstands time. His true talent is his ability to appeal to the audience and make them laugh. Imam fears time and distance although his comedy has bridged both.

He has committed to elevating cinema standards and delivering the best performances he could.

He is married with three children. His wife has played a pivotal role in his career taking care of him and his three children. He is an expressive and emotional person. He is also a reflective man who adopts personal philosophies to life situations.