Fady Elsayed is an Egyptian-British actor who was born and raised in Islington, London, where he spent his formative years playing football and developing a passion for the sport. His educational background is diverse, with a strong foundation in Media, Drama, and Psychology from his college studies.
Fady's entry into the acting world was facilitated by director Sally El Hosaini, who was seeking an Egyptian actor to fill a specific role. He auditioned for the part and was subsequently selected for the role, marking the beginning of his acting career.
In 2012, Fady's breakthrough performance in the film "My Brother the Devil" earned him a nomination for Best British Newcomer at the BFI London Film Festival. This recognition caught the attention of international filmmakers, leading to a string of prominent roles in films and television series.
Fady's impressive resume includes notable projects such as "Penny Dreadful", where he played a vampire alongside Eva Green, "Class", an adaptation of the popular "Doctor Who" series, "River", a TV series starring Stellan Skarsgård, "A Private War", featuring Rosamund Pike, and "Daniel", a Danish film directed by Niels Arden Oplev.
The year 2020 was particularly successful for Fady, with notable roles in international TV series such as "Baghdad Central" and "Little Birds", as well as the short drama film "Ending". He is currently working on several cinematic projects, including "Faith" and "London Boys".
In addition to his acting career, Fady has been selected as the face of Puma's "The Porsche Legacy" collection and is preparing for the second season of "The Gangs of London".
