Tawfiq Al-Deqen
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”.
Known for
ActingBirthday
May 3, 1924Deathday
November 26, 1988Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
202Place of birth
EgyptAlso known as
توفيق الدقن, Tawfik El Deken, Tewfik Amin Mohamed El Dekn, Тауфик аль-Дакин, Tawfiq El DeqenCast credits
Looking for Troubles
رئيس التحريرThe Land
Sheikh Sha'banThe School of Mischief
عبدالوهاب ابولطفيA Man in My Life
The Fools Alley
abdo emaraThe Rebels
Viva Zalata
Leader of the TrickersGone with No Return
AwadeenDiary of a Country Prosecutor
Saladin the Victorious
Prince of AkkaMy Wife the General Manager
Aboul Kheir HassaneinThe Sinners
Fahmy Al-QalyoubiThe Thug
Abdul ShakurCairo 30
Ihsan's fatherForbidden
Sands of Gold
A Man in Our House
Mahmoud El-DabbaghAla Bab El Wazeer
Abdul Samad EffendiAlbarnas
I Have the Wallet
ZizoSearching for a Scandal
Saber/Sami's Friend