Gamil Ratib
Acting
Born Gameel Abu-Bakr Raateb (November 1928 â Cairo) is an Egyptian actor. In 1940s, Gameel first appeared in the film âAl-forsaan al-thalaatha i.e. The three musketeersâ, his family refused the idea and his scenes were removed. Raateb traveled to Paris to study Law and Economy, yet he preferred studying Theatre and appeared in Shakespeareâs âMuch ado without nothing (1947)â. To provide living expenses, Gameel worked in small jobs besides acting and then became a notable member of the âComĂ©die Françaiseâ. American filmmaker Carol Reed presented Gameel Raateb in âTrapeze (1956)â along with Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida. Gameel also showed in many TV series like; âRehlat al-million i.e. The journey to be a millionaireâ and âSonbol baâd al-million i.e. Sonbol..a millionaireâ. He played the villain his unique way and excelled in authoritarian and aristocrat roles especially with Faaten Hamaama in âHekaaya waraa koll baab i.e. A story behind every doorâ.
