Personal Info
Birth date
1917-09-28 (107 Years)
Day of death
1994-03-18
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Giza, Egypt
Also known as
يحيى يحيى حسن شاهين
يحيى شاهين
Yahya Yahya Hassan Shaheen
Yehia Chahine
Biography
Yehia Chahine was born in Imbaba, Giza. His father's name was Yehia Chahine too. He received a diploma in performing arts and started acting in theatre. His first performance was in the play Murtafat w Darag (Heights and Stairs). In 1935, he acted in his first film. He acted in numerous films, but his most notable role is that of Al-Sayyid Ahmad Abd al-Jawad, a Cairene patriarch, in the Cairo Trilogy films. The three films, Bayn al-Qasrayn (Palace Walk, which is based on the Palace Walk novel) in 1964, Qasr al-Shawq (Palace of Desire) in 1967, and Al-Sukkariya (Sugar Street) in 1973, were set in Cairo and followed the family of Abd al-Jawwad across three generations, from World War I to the overthrow of King Farouk in 1952. They were well received and successful in Egypt and the Arab world. Additionally, he has acted in many other successful films. He starred in film director Youssef Chahine's Ibn al-Nile (Son of the Nile) along with Faten Hamama in 1951. He played a leading role in the 1954 film Gaalouni Mujriman (I Have Been Made a Murderer), which was based on a novel by Naguib Mahfouz. In 1957, he starred in La Anam (Sleepless), a film that was chosen as one of the best 150 Egyptian film productions. His last film role was in 1988, in the film Kul Hatha al-Hub (All This Love). Chahine received several awards for his film roles. In 1993, he received the Sciences and Arts prize. He died at the age of 76, on 18 March 1994
Filmography
The Days
NYR
Overview:
The series chronicles the life of Taha Hussein, The Dean of Arabic Literature, as he leaves the countryside to get a better education, and then leaves Egypt to France where he meets Susan whom he marries later.Alexandria… Why?
6.2
Overview:
Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of studying filmmaking in America but struggles to pursue his dream, given the constraints of his life in the middle class and the horrors of war.The Land
8.3
Overview:
Set in 1933, the mayor informs the peasants that the share of irrigation of their land will be split equally between them and feudal lord Mahmoud Bey. The peasants send Mohamed Effendi to submit a petition to the government. Mahmoud Bey then proposes a project that would require taking part of the peasants' lands.They Made Me a Criminal
7
Overview:
Sultan thought that his father's death will soften his uncle's heart and he will take good care of him. Contrary to Sultan's expectations, the uncle sent him to an orphanage. When he leaves the orphanage, Sultan fails to find an honest job, and he vows revenge.Three Thieves
5.5
Overview:
Three stories written by Ihsan Abdul Quddus about three thieves, their circumstances differed, and their motives for theft differed.The first steals from a traitorous wife believing that this is his right, and the second steals a public bus in order to quickly reach his sick wife, the third steals his old aunt to be able to get married.Bloody Destinies
NYR
Overview:
As Major General Helmy and his son Sa'ad take part in the first Palestine War, his wife Horeya cheats on him with Kamal. When Helmy returns and finds out, he dies from the shock and his daughter Alia vows revenge on her mother.Between Two Mansions
6
Overview:
The life paths of the family of Mr. Ahmed Abdel Gawad during the period of the British occupation, and before the outbreak of the 1919 revolution, starting with the family's patriarch who lives a double life, his son Fahmy who joins a secret political organization, and the older son Yassin who follows his father's footsteps in pursuing women.Son of Cleopatra
4
Overview:
In Roman-dominated Egypt, the corrupt administration of a governor named Petronius has sparked a revolt headed by El Kabir, a young man who learns that he's actually the son of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. When Petronius' daughter, Livia, newly-arrived from Rome, falls into his hands, El Kabir uses this opportunity to win her over to his side before releasing her to her father.Son of the Nile
7.091
Overview:
Hemaidah is a Farmer who hates country life. He hates working in fields and taking care of the animals in his farm. Though unsatisfied with her, he marries Zebeidah, a woman in the same village.The Estranged Brothers
8
Overview:
The relationship between a father and his four children is strained when he keeps spending his money on his pleasures. His son, Tawfik, revolts against his father after he learns of his relationship with the prostitute Lula, until he falls for her.A Bit of Torment
8
Overview:
When her stepfather tries to rape her, Amal kills him and flees. She finds refuge in the house of the fine artist Ahmed Khaled who falls for her, but his protégé, the sculptor Sherif, also falls for her and competes with Ahmed to win her favor.Al Sokkareya
NYR
Overview:
The film revolves around the family of Mr. Ahmed Abdel-Gawad through his second and third generations, which consists of Yassin and Kamal the younger son, and the sons of Aisha / Khadija, in the age of young people and political and social transformations and their impact on their maturity and life paths.Sleepless
6.1
Overview:
Spoiled rich girl Nadia gets jealous after finding out her father's plan to remarry. She tries to break them apart, spreading lies about her new mother-in-law and getting involved with a man twice her age.All That Love
NYR
Overview:
Nassif al-Leithi is a very loyal merchant for business colleague Hussein Zahran. Hussein Zahran was surprised by the betrayal of his wife and killed her. Nassif al-Leithi promises that his son Hussein will take care of his son Kamal while he is in prison. He dies in prison. Kamal grows up and works in the company of his father's friend Nasif. One of his sons, but the good treatment changed abruptly when Nasif noticed that his young daughter Wafa was fully impressed, refusing to share their marriageBit of Fear
6.571
Overview:
Based on Tharwat Abaza's short story, 'Shey min al Khawf' takes place in a rural Egyptian village. Atris' reign of terror on the villagers is put to the test when a public act of defiance is carried out by Fu'ada, the object of his affection.Life is Love
NYR
Overview:
Layla is a volunteer nurse at the red crescent helping the injured in Palestinian war. She falls in love with officer Adel , and during a raid he gets seriously injured and decides to disappear from her life. She gets married to her colleague and later discovers that Adel is in need of a critical surgery.Samra Sinai
NYR
Overview:
The work deals with the story of the engineer (Adel) who works in an oil company in the Sinai Desert and is married to the daughter of the company manager (Zouzou) who cheats on him with her cousin. As for (Samra), the daughter of the sheik of the tribe, she loves (Adel) and learns of his wife’s betrayal of him, so she goes and warns him, and events escalate.Rawaat El Hob
5
Overview:
A young girl marries the author whom she admires, but later discovers that he's not who he appears to be. She runs away and meets a handsome young man and they decide to get married.Nisaa Fi Hayaty
NYR
Overview:
Ahmed Awad Najjar Isami, who ended up with a grand workshop owner in which dozens of workers work, he meets with Tuha, a girl he saw growing up in his neighborhood and attached to it, and he dreamed of it, but she does not exchange love, and then he loses his wealth, as a fire breaks out in the workshop and he comes over it, and then Ahmed meets Sana in the hospital to which Ahmed is taken after he was injured in the fire, and at the same time Ahmed loves tohave violently, and with the same violence Nana protects him, and Sana loves him.Mansion of Longing
8.5
Overview:
10 years after Fahmy died, Ahmed Abdel Gawad returned to his normal life. He falls for Zanouba who is in love with his son Yassin. As Zanouba marries Yassin, Kamal's idealism is compromised when Aida abandons him for a wealthy guy.Doubt, My Love
NYR
Overview:
Dr. Rabab is the wife of businessman Abdul Rahim, their routine life is disturbed by the nosy Bahiga, Abdul Rahim's sister, who interferes in everything. When Rabab becomes pregnant after several years of infertility,Bahiga drives her brother to doubt if he's the father.Kisma wa Nassib
NYR
Overview:
Asem is a happy husband and father of two children. He works for the wealthy Fouad and Fouad's daughter Alia falls in love with him. Asem dreams of wealth and love together, so he abandons his wife and children and marries the carefree girl Alia, but he stumbles and does not achieve wealth after losing true love.The Barrier
NYR
Overview:
The great businessman Salah is sponsored by his brother Ezzat, who chooses the Faculty of Medicine despite his literary leanings. Salah refuses to marry her mistress Nadia.Seeking to make Ezzat fall in love with her and succeed in itThe Pasha's daughter
5
Overview:
The government nationalizes Ibrahim's property and places him under house arrest, and Umm Al-Saad takes care of him. Ibrahim feels affection for Umm Al-Saad, so he gets involved with her and she becomes pregnant and he marries her. She gives birth to their daughter, Jalila, and Ibrahim dies. Years pass and Jalila graduates from the music institute. She seeks refuge with her uncle, but he expels her and denies her lineage. She resorts to the judiciary, and the uncle offers her to marry his son, Amr, who is sick with a malignant disease.Acting
1992دموع صاحبة الجلالة as Unknown
1991The Pasha's daughter as ElSayed Bey El-Monasterly
1990شارع المواردي (17 Episodes) as محمد المواردي
1988All That Love as ناصف الليثي
1982Bloody Destinies as Hilmi Pasha حلمي باشا
1979Alexandria… Why? as British Ambassador
1979Doubt, My Love as عبدالرحيم
1979The Days (13 Episodes) as Unknown
1976الضوء الأخضر as Unknown
1974The Estranged Brothers as El-Armany الأرماني
1973Al Sokkareya as Mr. Ahmed Abdel Gawad
1972The Barrier as Salah صلاح
1972The Lights as مراد
1971Dawn of Islam as Unknown
1970The Land as Sheikh Hassouna
1970Ashiaa La Tushtra as Unknown
1969A Bit of Torment as الرسّام أحمد خالد
1969The People Inside as رفاعي
1969Bit of Fear as الشيخ إبراهيم
1968Rawaat El Hob as محمود سالم
1966Mansion of Longing as Mr. Ahmed Abdel-Gawad
1966Tofahet Adam as Youssef Bey
1966A man and two women as Unknown
1966Three Thieves as judge
1965The Confession as Ibrahim
1965باسم الحب as عبد الغفار
1964Son of Cleopatra as Safar
1964The Teenagers as Shams شمس
1964Between Two Mansions as السيد أحمد عبدالجواد
1962The Man I Love as Unknown
1961مخلب القط as حمدي
1961زيزيت as Unknown
1960رجل بلا قلب as جلال
1959Samra Sinai as Adel
1958The Female Boss as Abbas
1958This is Love as Hussein
1958The Silent Love as Unknown
1958Kahraman as Unknown
1957الملاك الصغير as Unknown
1957Sleepless as Ahmed Lutfy
1957Lovers of the Night as Unknown
1957Nisaa Fi Hayaty as Ahmed Awad
1956The Little Doll as Unknown
1956Farewell at dawn as Unknown
1956The Stranger as Unknown
1956Where Did My Life Go? as د. خالد
1955For Love as Unknown
1954Lovers Village as Unknown
1954Pity My Tears as Mamdouh Salem
1954They Made Me a Criminal as الشيخ حسن
1954Life is Love as Adel
1954The black knight as Essam
1954I Am Love as Unknown
1954Marret El-ayam as Unknown
1953Belal Moa'zen Al-Rasool as بلال بن رباح
1953A Plot as مراد
1953Scandal monger as Ahmed
1952The Lady on the Train as Farid
1952Isalu kalbi as Unknown
1952Zeinab as إبراهيم
1951انتقام الحبيب as Unknown
1951Son of the Nile as الشيخ إبراهيم
1950Kisma wa Nassib as Asem Shaker, Engineer
1950Elham as Unknown
1948Laila Al Amriya as Qais bin Al-Malouh
1948The sad countryside as Unknown
1948فتنة as Unknown
1947She was an angel as Unknown
1947Soultanat al-sahra as Hassan
1947The Blow of Fate as Unknown
1947Solomon's Ring as Mahmoud
1946El taisha as Unknown
1946Rawiyah as Officer Samir Magdy
1946Storms as Unknown
1946Gharam El Sheyukh as Unknown
1946Dahaya el madania as Unknown
1945Salamah as عبد الرحمن القس
1945El Mazaher as Mahmoud El Banhawy
1944Hababa as Unknown
1943Bint Al-Sheikh as Unknown
1942If I Was Rich as كمال خطيب وهيبة
1942almutahama as وكيل النيابة
1942Al-Ans station as Unknown
1940Dananeir as زياد
Writing
1952Isalu kalbi ... Writer