Ahmed Hafez Mazhar was a renowned Egyptian actor, born on October 8, 1917, who would later pass away on May 8, 2002. Prior to his acting career, Mazhar graduated from the military academy in 1938, where he had the privilege of studying alongside notable figures such as Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat.
After serving in the military, Mazhar began his acting career in 1951, when he was handpicked for a role in the film Zehour Al-Islam due to his exceptional riding skills and mastery of classical Arabic. Eight years later, in 1957, Mazhar retired as commander of the special cavalry units, opting instead to pursue his passion for acting.
Mazhar's breakthrough in the acting world came when he successfully portrayed the role of an evil prince in the acclaimed film Roda Qalbi (Return My Heart),which marked his third movie. This notable performance paved the way for a string of successful roles, including Al-Tarik Al-Masdood (1958),Al-Ataba Al-Khadraa (1959),Doaa al-Karawan (1959),Wa Islamah (1961),Al-Dowa Al-Khafet (1961),and Ghadan Youm Akhar (1961).
In addition to his work in Egyptian cinema, Mazhar also appeared in an American film, Cairo (1963),alongside George Sanders and Faten Hamama. Over four years later, he starred alongside Soad Hosny in Shafika and Metwali. Mazhar's impressive filmography continued to grow with roles in Al-Nemr Al-Aswad, Demoue Sahebat El-Galalah, Al-Gasousa Hekmat Fahmy, and The Guns and the Fury.
