Gamil Ratib
1926-08-18 ( 98 years old ) in Cairo, Egypt

Born Gameel Abu-Bakr Raateb (November 1928 – Cairo) is an Egyptian actor. In 1940s, Gameel first appeared in the film “Al-forsaan al-thalaatha i.e. The three musketeers”, his family refused the idea and his scenes were removed. Raateb traveled to Paris to study Law and Economy, yet he preferred studying Theatre and appeared in Shakespeare’s “Much ado without nothing (1947)”. To provide living expenses, Gameel worked in small jobs besides acting and then became a notable member of the “Comédie Française”. American filmmaker Carol Reed presented Gameel Raateb in “Trapeze (1956)” along with Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida. Gameel also showed in many TV series like; “Rehlat al-million i.e. The journey to be a millionaire” and “Sonbol ba’d al-million i.e. Sonbol..a millionaire”. He played the villain his unique way and excelled in authoritarian and aristocrat roles especially with Faaten Hamaama in “Hekaaya waraa koll baab i.e. A story behind every door”.

Movies

Yesterday 2018-09-06
Turk's Head 2010-03-31
The Aquarium 2008-02-08
The Magician 2001-12-30
Love Trip 2001-12-15
Stand-by 2000-05-29
Wanees' Family 1997-06-25
Checkmate 1994-01-01
Halet Talaboss 1988-06-20
Time Conqueror 1987-01-02
The Beginning 1986-08-15
The Innocent 1986-01-02
Kwaml's House 1986-01-01
El Keif 1985-09-16
Genius Five 1985-03-02
The Lorry 1985-01-07
The Curse 1984-09-03
Bahr Al Awham 1984-06-30
Harbour Beasts 1983-01-02
The North Star 1982-03-31
El-Arafa 1981-03-28
The Mermaid 1980-01-01
Face to Face 1976-09-24
The Liar 1975-10-06
L'Atlantide 1972-02-24
Young Wolves 1968-04-01
Réseau secret 1967-11-15
Male Companion 1964-11-04
Trapeze 1956-05-30
Monelle 1948-09-15