Ahmed Ramzy (Egyptian Actor)

Overview of Ahmed Ramzy

Ahmed Ramzy is a renowned Egyptian actor. Below are some key personal details about him:

Stage Name	Ahmed Ramzy
Full Real Name	Ramzy Mahmoud Bayoumi Masoud
Country of Origin	Egypt
Date of Birth	March 23, 1930
Place of Birth	Alexandria, Egypt
Field of Fame	Acting

Personal Life of Ahmed Ramzy

Born on March 23, 1930, in Alexandria, Egypt, Ahmed Ramzy came from a prominent family. His father, Mahmoud Bayoumi, was a well-known physician, while his mother, Helen McKay, hailed from Scotland. He initially studied at the Orman School before moving to Victoria College, one of the most prestigious institutions in Alexandria. Although his family desired him to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a career in medicine, Ramzy struggled academically in medical school for three years, prompting a shift to commerce, from which he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Throughout his life, Ahmed Ramzy experienced numerous romantic relationships that eventually led to significant issues in his marital life, culminating in three marriages.

His first marriage was to his wife, Atiyat Al-Darmali, in 1956. She belonged to an aristocratic family, and they had a daughter, Bakinaam, who studied media and resides in Alexandria. Ramzy’s second marriage was quite short-lived, lasting only a few days, to the famous Egyptian dancer, Nagwa Fouad. However, after their divorce, he reconciled with his first wife for a time before ultimately separating from her as well. He then married his third wife, Nikola, a Greek lawyer, with whom he had a daughter named Naila and a son named Nawaf, who was born with a mental disability. Ahmed Ramzy remained with his third wife, Nikola, until his death.

Ahmed Ramzy’s Acting Career

From a young age, Ahmed Ramzy had a passion for cinema and dreamed of one day entering the film industry. As a young man, he felt confident in his ability to embark on a successful acting career. He shared a strong friendship with fellow actor Omar Sharif, who also harbored ambitions of becoming an actor. The two friends would often meet with another acquaintance at a café in Alexandria. On one occasion, they were introduced to director Youssef Chahine, who asked them a multitude of questions. Ramzy anticipated receiving a role in Chahine’s film “Conflict in the New Valley,” but the role ultimately went to his friend Omar Sharif.

While feeling disappointed, Ramzy also found joy in seeing his friend succeed in joining the film industry in 1954. Shortly thereafter, he met director Helmy Halim, who recognized Ramzy’s potential and offered him a part in the successful film “Our Sweet Days,” featuring renowned stars Abdel Halim Hafez, Omar Sharif, and Faten Hamama. This film launched Ahmed Ramzy’s career in cinema, making a significant impact in a short span.

Ahmed Ramzy’s Filmography

Throughout his cinematic career, Ahmed Ramzy appeared in approximately 100 films. Here are some highlights:

“The Red Roses” (2000) – Played the role of Azmi Al-Damenhouri.
“Desert Cat” (1995) – Portrayed Ramzy.
“Tale Behind Every Door” (1979) – Played Murad.
“Love Under the Rain” (1975) – Featured as director Mohamed Rushwan.
“Youth Madness” (1975) – Played the role of the young man Alaa.
“Warm Embraces” (1974) – Portrayed Captain Murad.
“Language of Love” (1974) – Played Engineer Mahmoud.
“Giants” (1974) – Featured as Selim.
“The Teacher’s Empire” (1974) – Portrayed Atef.
“The Heroes” (1974) – Played Ahmed Ali Nasr Ed-Din.
“Daughters for Love” (1974) – Portrayed Captain Ahmed.
“Marauding Teens” (1973) – Played Shukri.
“Misk and Anbar” (1973) – Portrayed Issam.
“Sindbad and the Caliph in Baghdad” (1973) – An Italian film.
“Searching for a Scandal” (1973) – Played Fikri.
“Hotel of Happiness” (1972) – Portrayed Ahmed Bak.
“City Lights” (1972) – Played a character named Ahmed Ramzy.
“Forgiveness” (1971) – Portrayed Mohsen.
“You Can Do a Lot with Seven Women” (1971) – Featured role.
“Chit-Chat Above the Nile” (1971) – Played Judge Rajab.
“Heroes Without Glory” (1971) – An Italian film featuring Ramzy as Castalla.
“Me, My Wife, and the Secretary” (1970) – Portrayed Ahmed Fathy.
“Running Away from Love” (1970) – Played Salah.
“Love is a Year” (1969) – Portrayed Sharif Abdel Maqsoud.
“She and the Demons” (1969) – Played the Prince.
“Three Women” (1968) – Portrayed Engineer Fathi in story No. 3.
“Hawa and the Monkey” (1968) – Guest appearance.
“Totally Crazy Youth” (1967) – Played Medhat.
“The Young Adolescent” (1966) – Portrayed Issam.
“Troublemakers” (1966) – Played Ahmed.
“Boys and Girls” (1965) – Portrayed Said, a cousin of Zainab’s wife.
“She and the Men” (1965) – Played Magdy.
“The Three Adventurers” (1965) – Portrayed Issam.
“The Neighborhood Girl” (1964) – Played Selim or Solum.
“The Dark Glasses” (1963) – Portrayed Aziz.
“The Groom Arrives Tomorrow” (1963) – Played Fathallah.
“The Zizi Family” (1963) – Played Sami.
“The Three Delinquents” (1962) – Portrayed Ramzy.
“A Woman in a Whirlpool” (1962) – Portrayed Mamdouh.
“Diaries of a Student” (1962) – Played the character Jalal.
“Do Not Extinguish the Sun” (1961) – Portrayed Mamdouh.
“Seven Daughters” (1961) – Played Samir.
“The Tramp Husband” (1960) – Portrayed Ahmed.
“The Woman’s Affairs” (1960) – Played Dr. Ahmed.
“Eternal Love” (1959) – Portrayed Ashraf Niazi.
“Return of Life” (1959) – Played Ahmed Abdel Aziz, the lawyer.
“Ismail Yassin in Damascus” (1958) – Portrayed Ramzy Effendi Medhat.
“Greet the Loved Ones” (1958) – Played Fathi.
“The Little Devil” (1958) – Portrayed Ahmed.
“Ismail Yassin in the Navy” (1957) – Played Monir.
“Tamar Hena” (1957) – Portrayed Ahmed.
“The Heart has Rules” (1956) – Played Hamdi.
“Conflict in the Port” (1956) – Portrayed Mamdouh.
“A Voice from the Past” (1956) – Played Hamdi.
“Days and Nights” (1955) – Portrayed Raafat.
“Our Sweet Days” (1955) – Played Ramzy.

Ahmed Ramzy’s Television Works

Ahmed Ramzy’s involvement in television series was limited. Below are the shows he participated in:

“Running Away from the Past” – This was his first television series, aired in 1989.
“Face of the Moon” – Aired in 2000, in which he played the role of Mustafa Qura.
“Hanan and Haneen” – Aired in 2007; this was his last artistic work.

Ahmed Ramzy’s Theatre Works

According to his biography, Ahmed Ramzy did not engage in theatre productions. He studied commerce, which was unrelated to acting. His artistic career kickstarted with a film invitation from director Helmy Halim, leading him to achieve significant success in cinema without pursuing theatrical projects.

Retirement of Ahmed Ramzy

In the mid-1970s, Ahmed Ramzy decided to retire from acting, feeling that his role in the industry had concluded amid the emergence of a new generation of actors. He wished to preserve his charming image in the eyes of fans, thus stepping back for several years to focus on establishing a shipbuilding company, which initially thrived. However, he later faced difficulties, accruing debts and ultimately losing all his business assets due to the Gulf War, leaving him with significant financial liabilities.

Consequently, various imprisonment sentences were issued against him, prompting him and his family to flee Egypt. Following a decade abroad, he returned to Egypt after resolving his financial issues. Due to mounting economic pressures in the mid-1990s, he chose to re-enter the acting world, featuring in films like “Desert Cat” and “Face of the Moon.”

Death of Ahmed Ramzy

Ahmed Ramzy lived until the age of 82. On September 28, 2012, he suffered a stroke after losing his balance and falling in the bathroom of his home on Egypt’s north coast. He passed away later that same day. His funeral was simple, following his wishes, and he was buried in that area.