Ahmed Helmy

Biography

Ahmed Helmy was born in Banha, Egypt, and graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Egypt's decoration department, as well as the Academy of Arts in 1993. He began his career as a host on the Egyptian Satellite Channel's children's program Leib Eyal before making his film debut in Aboud at the Frontier. Helmy's fast-thinking and witty comedy led to leading roles in commercially successful films like El Nazer, Keda Reda, and X-Large.