Cast

Tawfiq Al-Deqen

Acting

Cast

Tawfiq Al-Deqen

Known for

Acting

Born

1924-05-03

From

Egypt

Died

1988-11-26

Also known as توفيق الدقن, Tawfik El Deken, Tewfik Amin Mohamed El Dekn

Biography

Tawfiq Ameen Muhammad Ahmad al-Sheikh Al Deqen was born in the village of Horeen in Berket al-Sab’ Monoufeyya (delta of Egypt). He graduated from the High Institute of Dramatic Arts in 1950. His career started when he was still studying when he played the role of a peasant and then participated in “Dhohoor al-Islaam" (The appearance of Islam) in 1951. Seven years after his graduation, Tawfik joined the Free Theatre Troupe. He also worked with Esma’eel Yasseen in his troupe then joined the National Theatre where he remained member of its troupe until the end of his life. In the National Theatre, he presented “’ Aaelat al-Doghry" (The Dodgers), “Bedaaya wa nehaaya" (Dead among the living), “Sekkat al-salaama" (The safe way), “Al-Mahroussa" i.e. The Blessed”, “’ Afareet Masr al-gedeeda i.e. The demons of Heliopolis”, “Al-farafeer” where he excelled. , “Mash-had men al-guesr" (View from the bridge), “Hesbet Berma" (Berma calculation)”, “Al-naass elly taht" (Downstairs people), “ Kahayal al-dhell" (Shadow plays), “Solaymaan al-Halaby” and “Beer al-sellem" (Stairwell). He was very popular in playing the evil scoundrel role in a very special manner that was assisted by his features thus making him one of the best Arab actors in such roles. As Tawfik grew older his roles changed. He played the role of the helpless father in “’Ala baab al-Wazeer” and the peasant’s role in “Kharaga wa lam ya’od" (Out and never back). His on-screen phrases became idioms in Egypt and all over the Arab world; “Ahla men al-sharaf mafeesh,” “Hambaka” and “Alo ya Omam”.

Tawfiq Al-Deqen

Tawfiq Al-Deqen

Biography

Saladin

Son of Hamido

A World of Children

Struggle in the Harbor

A Hero Till the End

Something of Love

Searching for a Scandal

Save Whatever is Possible

Adieu Bonaparte

Ebn Al-Shaitan

The Land

At the Minister's Door

Shouq

Alshayatin fi 'ajaza

A File in Vice

El Sab'a Afandi

My Wife the General Manager

A Man in Our House

The Shore of Memories

The Devil Preaches

Port Said

Yawm El Hesab

The Bravest Man in the World

Land of Peace

An Egyptian Story

The Quiet Nest

The People Inside

Lack of Evidence

Cairo 30

In summer, we must love

Wa la yazal al tahqiq mostameran

Ana Wi Habibi

Jail Cell

I Have the Wallet

I Have the Wallet

Prince of Cunningness

All for Hanafy

Ismail Yassine in Prison

Soultan

Adham Al-Sharqawi

A Woman from Cairo

Ms. Manal Diary

Circle of doubt

Viva Zalata

sons for sale

Forbidden at the Wedding Night

A woman in love

Driven from Paradise

Driven from Paradise

Al-Shaima

The Secret of the Magic Hat

Ehtaressy Min El Regal ya Mama

The Three Wise Men

Alley of The Pestle

Shanbu Fi Al-Musayda

A Teenager from the Countryside

Looking for Troubles

The Dawn of Islam

Mama's Secretary

Hassan Beh El Ghalban

El Maganeen Fi Naeem

Fun Band

The Lottery Ticket Thief

Missing Person

My Wife's Suitor

Devil Girl

Ebn El-Hetta

Wedad, The Belly Dancer

Orphans' money

Bent Gheir Kol Al-Banat

Shadia Al-Jabal

And Life Is Back

Albarnas

The Most Honorable Sinner

Bela Rahma

Kollohom Awlady

Night and Jail Bars