As per our current Database, Youssef Chahine has been died on Jul 27, 2008 (age 82).
When Youssef Chahine die, Youssef Chahine was 82 years old.
| Popular As | Youssef Chahine |
| Occupation | Director |
| Age | 82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | January 25, 1926 (Alexandria, Egypt) |
| Birthday | January 25 |
| Town/City | Alexandria, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egypt |
Youssef Chahine’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Youssef Chahine was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Egyptian film Director who was one of the most prominent Directors in the history of Egyptian cinema. His most celebrated films include Iskanderija... lih? (1979), Hadduta misrija (1982) and Destiny (1997).
He made his directorial debut with the film Baba Amin in 1950.
He received the 50th annual Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival.
He was raised in a Catholic Levantine-Egyptian family.
He helped launch the career of star actor Omar Sharif, who made his acting debut in Chahine's 1954 film Sira’ fi-l-Wadi (The Blazing Sun).
