Gamil Ratib
Born Gameel Abu-Bakr Raateb (November 1928 – Cairo) is an Egyptian actor. In 1940s, Gameel first appeared in the film “Al-forsaan al-thalaatha i.e. The three musketeers”, his family refused the idea and his scenes were removed. Raateb traveled to Paris to study Law and Economy, yet he preferred studying Theatre and appeared in Shakespeare’s “Much ado without nothing (1947)”. To provide living expenses, Gameel worked in small jobs besides acting and then became a notable member of the “Comédie Française”. American filmmaker Carol Reed presented Gameel Raateb in “Trapeze (1956)” along with Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida. Gameel also showed in many TV series like; “Rehlat al-million i.e. The journey to be a millionaire” and “Sonbol ba’d al-million i.e. Sonbol..a millionaire”. He played the villain his unique way and excelled in authoritarian and aristocrat roles especially with Faaten Hamaama in “Hekaaya waraa koll baab i.e. A story behind every door”.
Known for
ActingBirthday
August 18, 1926Deathday
September 19, 2018Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
84Place of birth
Cairo, EgyptAlso known as
جميل راتب, Gamil Rateb, Gameel Abu-Bakr RaatebCast credits
Lawrence of Arabia
MajidAli Beh Mazhar and 40 Thieves
The Dwarfs Are Coming
Trapeze
StefanFirst Year of Love
The Liar
Sami KamalFrom First Sight
Genius Five
Bnt albasha alwazir
Turk's Head
AramEbnaty Wal-Ze'ab
Bahr Al Awham
Kaydahonna Azeem
Fattah Tabhas Aaan El Hob
Face to Face
Philip John - archaeologistGamal Abdel Nasser
Harbour Beasts
The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean
Monelle
Un spectateur au concert (uncredited)The North Star
Nemrod LobetoumStill Waters Run Deep
Monsieur Lambert