Sarhan, a renowned Egyptian actor, was born on March 12, 1925, in El Sharqiya, Egypt. He embarked on his acting journey by graduating from the prestigious "High Institute of Acting in Egypt" in 1947. Sarhan's cinematic debut occurred in 1949 with his role in the film Lahalibo, marking the beginning of his illustrious career.
Sarhan's breakthrough role came in 1951 when he was handpicked by the renowned Egyptian film director, Youssef Chahine, to play the lead in the iconic movie Ibn El-Nile, also known as "Son of the Nile". This performance earned him the title "The young man of the screen", solidifying his position as a rising star in the Egyptian film industry.
Throughout his illustrious career, Sarhan received numerous accolades and recognition. He was honored by President Gamal Abdel Nasser with the prestigious Order of the Republic, a testament to his outstanding contributions to the world of cinema. In 1984, Sarhan received the Best Actor's award for his remarkable performance in the movie Lelt El abd Ala Fatema, "The Night of Fatima's Arrest", directed by the renowned Henry Barakat.
In 1984, Sarhan received a Best Actor's award for his lead role, with the talented Faten Hamama, in the movie Lelt El abd Ala Fatema "The Night of Fatima's Arrest", directed by Henry Barakat.
During the celebrations of the centennial of cinema, Sarhan was nominated by Egyptian critics as the best actor of the century in Egypt, having participated more than any other actor in The Greatest 100 Egyptian films.
Sarhan's remarkable career spanned over four decades, with his last movie being El-Gablawi in 1991. Unfortunately, he passed away in 1997, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and a lasting impact on the Egyptian film industry.
