13 Facts About Mahmoud Kabil

Mahmoud Kabil is an Egyptian actor and political activist.

Mahmoud Kabil is the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for the Middle East and North Africa.

Blacklisted in 1980, Mahmoud Kabil moved to the United States and took a 14-year hiatus from acting.

Mahmoud Kabil made a successful comeback upon his return to Egypt in 1993, and has since starred in more than 50 films and TV series on his way to becoming one of Egypt's most popular actors.

Mahmoud Kabil was educated at the Lycee Francais of Alexandria before joining the Military of Egypt in 1964 at the age of 18.

Mahmoud Kabil spent the last years of the 1970s attempting to have a short story he penned, Sinai 73, turned into a full-length film.

Unable to find work as an actor, Mahmoud Kabil left to the United States in 1981.

Mahmoud Kabil returned to Egypt in 1993 to attempt an acting comeback.

Mahmoud Kabil found initial success with audiences and critics alike with the films Penalty and Cheap Meat.

Since then, Mahmoud Kabil has starred in more than 50 films and TV series on his way to becoming one of Egypt's most popular actors.

Mahmoud Kabil has been an outspoken critic of the Darfur genocide.

Mahmoud Kabil met with injured Palestinian children and pledged UNICEF support to the development of an effective and speedy relief effort.

Mahmoud Kabil concluded 2009 with a trip to Yemen and a joint visit to Gaza with fellow UNICEF Ambassador Mia Farrow.