Mahmoud el-Gendy

Mahmoud Hussein El-Gendy
محمود حسين الجندي
Born
Mahmoud Hussein El-Gendy

(1945-02-24)February 24, 1945
Abu Al-Matamir, Beheira Governorate], Egypt
DiedApril 11, 2019(2019-04-11) (aged 74)
Burial placeAbu Al-Matamir, Egypt
Alma materHigher Institute of Cinema
OccupationActor
Years active1960-2019
Notable work"Monsieur le Directeur," "Shams Al-Zanati," "Al-La'ib Ma'a Al-Kibar," "The Family of Mr Shalash," "The Last Return"
Spouses
  • Doha Hassan
    (m. 1972; died 2001)
  • (m. 2003; div. 2005)
Children4

Mahmoud Al-Jundi or Mahmoud El-Gendy (Arabic: محمود الجندي, his full name is Mahmoud Hussein El-Gendy Arabic: محمود حسين الجندي, born on February 24 1945 - died on April 11 2019), was an Egyptian actor and singer. He was born in Abu Al-Matamir Center in Beheira Governorate. He graduated from the Higher Institute of Cinema, and his artistic career began in the 1970s, during which he appeared in numerous films, series, and plays.

In addition to his acting, Mahmoud was known for his melodious voice and ability to sing mawwals, incorporating musical segments into many of his works. In 1990, he released a music album titled "The Poor Artist," but he later revealed that he ventured into singing without pursuing it as a long-term career.

He was also known for his melodious voice and singing mawwals, incorporating musical segments into many of his works. In 1990, he released a music album titled "The Poor Artist," though he revealed that he ventured into singing but chose not to pursue it further.

Mahmoud Al-Jundi also participated in the October War of 1973, serving in the Egyptian Air Force for seven years, where he earned multiple honors. He died on April 11, 2019, due to a heart attack.