ABOUT YEHIA CHAHINE
Egyptian movie actor and producer most known for his role in the film adaptations of the Cairo Trilogy. In 1947, he appeared in Azhar wa Ashwak.
He landed his first acting role in the film, The Suspect, in 1942.
He received the Sciences and Arts prize in 1993, just one year before he passed away.
His cousin, Youssef Chahine , was also involved in the industry as a film director.
He was born in the same country as fellow actor Adel Emam .
