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Tawfiq Al-Deqen

Acting

4.5 Popularity May 03, 1924 (64 years old) Egypt

Tawfiq Ameen Muhammad Ahmad al-Sheikh Al Deqen was born in the village of Horeen in Berket al-Sab’ Monoufeyya (delta of Egypt). He graduated from the High Institute of Dramatic Arts in 1950. His career started when he was still studying when he played the role of a peasant and then participated in...

Biography

Tawfiq Ameen Muhammad Ahmad al-Sheikh Al Deqen was born in the village of Horeen in Berket al-Sab’ Monoufeyya (delta of Egypt). He graduated from the High Institute of Dramatic Arts in 1950. His career started when he was still studying when he played the role of a peasant and then participated in “Dhohoor al-Islaam" (The appearance of Islam) in 1951. Seven years after his graduation, Tawfik joined the Free Theatre Troupe. He also worked with Esma’eel Yasseen in his troupe then joined the National Theatre where he remained member of its troupe until the end of his life. In the National Theatre, he presented “’ Aaelat al-Doghry" (The Dodgers), “Bedaaya wa nehaaya" (Dead among the living), “Sekkat al-salaama" (The safe way), “Al-Mahroussa" i.e. The Blessed”, “’ Afareet Masr al-gedeeda i.e. The demons of Heliopolis”, “Al-farafeer” where he excelled. , “Mash-had men al-guesr" (View from the bridge), “Hesbet Berma" (Berma calculation)”, “Al-naass elly taht" (Downstairs people), “ Kahayal al-dhell" (Shadow plays), “Solaymaan al-Halaby” and “Beer al-sellem" (Stairwell). He was very popular in playing the evil scoundrel role in a very special manner that was assisted by his features thus making him one of the best Arab actors in such roles. As Tawfik grew older his roles changed. He played the role of the helpless father in “’Ala baab al-Wazeer” and the peasant’s role in “Kharaga wa lam ya’od" (Out and never back). His on-screen phrases became idioms in Egypt and all over the Arab world; “Ahla men al-sharaf mafeesh,” “Hambaka” and “Alo ya Omam”.

Filmography 235

1987
1987
Lack of Evidence Movie

as khalil

1986
1986
A File in Vice Movie

as wassfi

1986
Youssef and Zeinab Movie

as (as Tewfik El Dekn)

1985
1984
1984
ألف ليلة وليلة TV

as مفتاح سر التاريخ

1984
Gone with No Return Movie

as Awadeen

1984
Jail Cell Movie

as Major General Al-Ghandour

1984
1983
The Half Meter Incident Movie

as عنتر

1983
prison without bars Movie

as والد ليلى

1983
The Professor and the Belly Dancer Movie

as بعزق شيكو بيكو

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday May 03, 1924 (64 years old)
Died November 26, 1988
Place of Birth Egypt
Also Known As توفيق الدقن, Tawfik El Deken, Tewfik Amin Mohamed El Dekn and 2 more
Years Active 1938 - 1987
Popularity 4.5
Career Stats
235 Total Credits
226 Movie Roles
9 TV Roles
3 Photos