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My Take
To me, Abdelhalim Hafez is less a celebrity than a living thread of Arab musical memory. What fascinates me is how a boy from rural Sharqia became a singer, actor, conductor, and producer all at once, and how his voice still circulates across the Middle East decades after his early death in 1977. I tend to value durability over flash, and few artists pass that test as cleanly as he does. A great melody outlasts every headline, and his tender, aching delivery feels timeless. I would happily trade a hundred modern hits to hear him once on Cairo radio.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Abdelhalim Hafez
- Name (Japanese)
- アブドゥル・ハリム・ハーフェズ
- Reading
- あぶどぅる・はりむ・はーふぇず
- Born
- June 21, 1929 – March 30, 1977
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Elhallawat, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 170 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer / film actor / composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Abdelhalim Hafez born?
June 21, 1929 – March 30, 1977.
Where is Abdelhalim Hafez from?
Abdelhalim Hafez is from Elhallawat, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt.
What does Abdelhalim Hafez do?
Abdelhalim Hafez works as actor, singer, film actor, composer, musician.
How tall is Abdelhalim Hafez?
Abdelhalim Hafez is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.