After a long artistic history, Abdul Rahman Abu Zahra died at the age of 92
Egyptian artist Abdel Rahman Abu Zahra, this evening, at the age of 92, after a long journey with illness, leaving a rich artistic history that spanned decades in Theatre, drama and Radio.
His son, Ahmed Abu Zahra, announced the news of the death through his account on the website "Facebook"With poignant words, he recalled the features of his father’s personality and human values, stressing that he was a model of honesty, honor, and commitment, and had firm stances during which he defended morals and values in his life and artistic works, describing him as a father, support, and role model.
The late artist Abdul Rahman Mahmoud Abu Zahra graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in 1958, before beginning his working life as an employee in the Ministry of War, then joining the National Theater as an actor in 1959.
Abdul Rahman Abu Zahra’s career
His theatrical beginning was through a play "The return of youth" By the writer Tawfiq Al-Hakim, he subsequently participated in dozens of theatrical and radio works, especially works based on world literature that were presented on the Cultural Program Radio.
His roles also varied between historical, comedic and dramatic, as he participated in starring in a large number of prominent artistic works, including the series I will not live in my father’s robes, and the film Land of Fear.
The late artist received many honors during his artistic career, including being honored in the third session of the National Theater Festival Professional in Algeria in 2008.
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