Samia Gamal - Actor Profile

Samia Gamal

Acting
50Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 27, 1924
Birth Place: Bani Swaif, Egypt

About Samia Gamal

Samia Gamal was born on May 27, 1924 in Bani Swaif, Egypt as Zeinab Ali Khalil Ibrahim Mahfouz. Her career began with "Badia Masabni" band where she was involved in dancing in groups, and in 1943 began working in the field of cinema where she formed a successful dual team with the artist "Farid al-Atrash" in several movies and did the most famous dances with him. Her dance was characterized by combining Eastern dancing and Western dances, as Samia Gamal focused in her dance on providing a state of fascination for the spectators through clothing, music, and lighting, She is known for Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1954), Little Miss Devil (1949) and Sigarah wa kas (1955). She was married to Rushdy Abaz and died on December 1, 1994 in Cairo, Egypt.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Samia Gamal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Samia Gamal's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Samia Gamal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lady Sukkar, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Samia Gamal Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Samia Gamal's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Samia Gamal.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Like A Matchstick - Hit Similar →
2004 The Legends of Belly Dance 1947-1976 herself Flop Similar →
1972 Al Shaytan wal Kharif دلال Flop Similar →
1972 Zero hour ندى سامي Flop Similar →
1966 Chakawet rejala شخصيتها الحقيقية - ضيفة شرف Flop Similar →
1964 The Next-Door Girl Dancer Hassaniya Flop Similar →
1963 Alley of The Pestle Shukriya Average Similar →
1963 The Way Of The Devil Samiah Flop Similar →
1960 Abu Al-layl - Flop Similar →
1960 Wa Ead Al Hob - Flop Similar →
1960 Lady Sukkar Laila Super Hit Similar →
1960 They're Driving Me Crazy أنغام Flop Similar →
1959 The Second Man - Average Similar →
1959 Every Beat of My Heart سهير Flop Similar →
1959 Rendezvous with a Stranger Nana Flop Similar →
1958 Habibi El Asmar سمرة Flop Similar →
1957 Desert Warrior - Flop Similar →
1957 Gharam El Millionaire Salwa Flop Similar →
1956 Zanuba Zanuba - زنوبة Flop Similar →
1956 Le masque de Toutankhamon - Flop Similar →
1956 Awal Ghram - Flop Similar →
1955 A Glass and a Cigarette Dancer / Hoda Gamal Average Similar →
1954 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Morgiane Average Similar →
1954 Valley of the Kings Dancer Flop Similar →
1954 Raqsat Al Wadah - Hit Similar →
1954 The Beast الراقصة نعسانة Hit Similar →
1953 Lady Pickpocket Reisha/Balabel Flop Similar →
1953 Night Train - Flop Similar →
1952 Tell No One Welaa Flop Similar →
1951 khad aljamil - Flop Similar →
1951 Come and Greet Sokkara Flop Similar →
1950 The Hawk - Flop Similar →
1950 Set Elhosn كوكب Flop Similar →
1950 The Last Lie Samira Average Similar →
1950 Prince of Revenge زمردة Hit Similar →
1949 Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady Kahramana / Semsema Flop Similar →
1949 Agaza Fi Gohanam سامية هانم Flop Similar →
1949 I Love You Only Nadia Flop Similar →
1948 صاحبة العمارة فاحة عبدالرحمن أبو لحاف Flop Similar →
1947 The Love of My Life توتة Flop Similar →
1946 Red Lipstick قمر Hit Similar →
1945 Casino el latafa - Flop Similar →
1945 البني آدم - Flop Similar →
1944 my daughter - Flop Similar →
1944 A Bullet in the Heart صديقة طماطم Hit Similar →
1944 Who's Done it ? Dancer Average Similar →
1943 Les Misérables المغنية فى حفلة الطفولة المشردة Flop Similar →
1943 man fat qadimah - Flop Similar →
1942 Love Is Forbidden من أصدقاء عزيز Hit Similar →
1941 The Victory of Youth - Flop Similar →

Samia Gamal - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Samia Gamal?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Samia Gamal is "Lady Sukkar" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Samia Gamal acted in?

Samia Gamal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Samia Gamal?

Other notable films include "Like A Matchstick", "The Beast", and "A Bullet in the Heart".