ElSayed Bedir

January 11, 1915 — Kafr Saqr, Egypt

An Egyptian actor, director and writer, born in Ash Sharqia Governorate in 1915. He received his baccalaureate degree in 1932, and left veterinary medicine for the sake of art. He starred in several roles in radio, television and theater, and his beginning was by writing the movie Titawong (1937). His directing experience began through the play His Majesty (1955). He is best known for taking part in the movies Lady Sukkar, Umm Ratiba, and Love and Betrayal. He died in 1986 at the age of 71.