
Gamil Ratib
Acting
Born: August 18, 1926
Cairo, Egypt
Biography
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”.
Also Known As
- جميل راتب
- Gamil Rateb
- Gameel Abu-Bakr Raateb
Known For

December 11, 1962

May 30, 1956

June 12, 1964

March 31, 1982

March 31, 2010

June 22, 2007

December 25, 1996

August 14, 1995

January 02, 1986

September 16, 1985

May 17, 1985

September 15, 1948