Ahmed El Gendy
Egyptian director and writer whose career spans comedy films and television, with roots in acting and assistant directing.
What do we know about Ahmed El Gendy?
Here are the key biographical details about Ahmed El Gendy:
- Name: Ahmed El Gendy
- Also Known As: أحمد الجندي, أحمد الجندى, احمد الجندي
- Date of Birth: January 15, 1980
- Place of Birth: Egypt
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Director
- Crew Jobs: Director, Writer, Assistant Director, Screenplay, Creator
Who is Ahmed El Gendy?
Ahmed El Gendy began his career as an actor where he participated in the film "Wahed min al Nas" ("One of the people"), a title which starred Kareem A'bd Al A'zeez and Muna Shalaby. Ahmed also worked as an assistant director in that same production following his graduation from the Institute of Cinema. This was followed by his participation as an assistant director in the film "Zarf Tareq" ("Urgent Circumstances") which starred Ahmed Helmy in the leading role.
Ahmed's participation in those works was followed by his directing a sitcom titled "Ahmed Itgawiz Muna" ("Ahmed Married Muna") in addition to several movies such as "Hawish ely Wa'aa' Minak", "Etsh Dabour", "Teer Enta" and "La Tarago' wa la Istislam".
Ahmed's son, Mahmoud El Gendy (born in 1980) has also done some directing in addition to contributing to the screenplays of several films such as "Teer Enta". Mahmoud's works are unique in that they derive comedy by making sarcastic remarks with regards to popular culture. He has also directed several works which were parodies of other cinema titles.
What is Ahmed El Gendy known for?
Ahmed El Gendy is an Egyptian director recognized for a range of comedy and drama productions in Arabic cinema and television. His notable works include:
- Tarek's Situation (2006, Movie)
- El Kebeer Awi (2010, TV Series)
- Fly Out (2009, Movie)
- H Dabbour (2008, Movie)
- No Retreat, No Surrender (2010, Movie)
- World War III (2014, Movie)
- One of the People (2006, Movie)
- Monopoly (The Bank of Luck) (2017, Movie)
- Tito (2004, Movie)
- A Stand Worthy of Men (2021, Movie)
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