Ahmed El Gendy
Biography
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
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Al Kabeer seeks to find love again after his wife was gone, unaware that what he is looking for is closer than he imagines.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Ibrahim is a set-in-his-ways man who is blindsided on his birthday when he's forced to become the legal guardian of a daughter he never knew — a young woman who is equally reluctant to have him in her life. What begins as an awkward obligation slowly transforms both of them. Starring Maged El Kedwany, this warm comedy-drama about absent fathers, second chances and unexpected family bonds ran for multiple seasons on Shahid.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Two thieves, Hassan and Sebaey, plan to rob the safe in the Kaitby Fortress in Alexandria, but the police capture Sebaey, who asks Hassan to take care of Nesma, his daughter; if he does this, Sebaey will not say that Hasan conspired in the robbery attempt. Hassan meets Nesma's teacher, Miss Reem, and the two become romantically involved. Miss Reem does not know of Hasan's history.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An entertaining talk podcast with Moataz El Tony, hosting stars to share stories and challenges with humor and insight.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Mahmoud is a man with simple dreams. His life turns into agony, when he witnesses a murder in the garage where he works as a security guard and he testifies against the murderer.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
One intense day in the life of Siki as they navigate desire, violence, and transformation.
Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Dalia abandoned her beloved Hisham, which made him get over her and become friends and he got involved with Noha.