The Musicians Syndicate mourned the passing of actor Abdel-Rahman Abu-Zahra, who died on Monday after a long and distinguished artistic career marked by significant accomplishments, leaving an indelible mark on the history of Egyptian art.
The head of the Musicians Syndicate, Mostafa Kamel, along with the Syndicate’s board and members of the General Assembly, extended their deepest condolences and sincerest sympathies to the family of the late artist.
Abdel-Rahman Abu-Zahra graduated from the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts in 1958 with a Bachelor’s degree.
He worked as an employee before being appointed as an actor at the National Theater in 1959.
He became a leading figure in theater, his career taking off after he was cast in the lead role of “The Beginning and the End,” based on a story by the renowned writer Naguib Mahfouz.
He continued working in theater, eventually appearing in up to 100 plays.
Abu-Zahra also ventured into the world of cinema and television, participating in numerous productions.
He delivered one of his most memorable performances in the series in “I Won’t Live in My Father’s Jellabiya,” in a role that remains popular with audiences and continues to resonate on social media to this day.
But it was Abu-Zahra’s experience with Disney that was considered to be his most prominent achievements, as he participated in the Arabic dub for numerous famous Walt Disney movies.
His most notable performance was of the character Scar in the animated film “The Lion King” (1994) considered at the time to be the best voice acting for the character, as well as Jafar in “Aladdin.”
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
