11 Facts About Mahmoud el-Gendy

Mahmoud Al-Jundi or Mahmoud El-Gendy, was an Egyptian actor and singer.

Mahmoud el-Gendy was born in Abu Al-Matamir Center in Beheira Governorate.

Mahmoud el-Gendy graduated from the Higher Institute of Cinema, and his artistic career began in the 1970s, during which he appeared in numerous films, series, and plays.

Mahmoud el-Gendy was known for his melodious voice and singing mawwals, incorporating musical segments into many of his works.

Mahmoud el-Gendy Al-Jundi participated in the October War of 1973, serving in the Egyptian Air Force for seven years, where he earned multiple honors.

Mahmoud el-Gendy died on April 11,2019, due to a heart attack.

Mahmoud el-Gendy was born in Beheira, in the Abu Al-Matamir Center, on February 24,1945.

Mahmoud el-Gendy studied at the Industrial School, graduating from the Textile Department, and worked in a factory before enrolling at the Higher Institute of Cinema.

Mahmoud el-Gendy graduated in 1967, and after graduation, he joined the Egyptian Armed Forces as a conscript for 7 years in the Air Force, where he participated in the October War, After the war, he returned to acting.

Mahmoud el-Gendy later married his fourth wife, "Hiyam," the daughter of artist Gamal Ismail.

Mahmoud el-Gendy started acting with small roles in several TV series and plays, but his breakthrough came in 1979 when he acted in the play "It's Really a Respectable Family" with Fouad el-Mohandes, followed by the TV series "Tears in Eyes of the Blind" with Adel Emam.