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Abdelhalim Hafez was a singer, film actor and composer. Born on June 21, 1929, Abdelhalim Hafez was from Elhallawat, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt. Death is recorded on March 30, 1977, at the age of 47. The listed height was 170 cm.
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 El-Halawat in 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.
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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
- Origin
- Elhallawat, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- actor / singer / film actor / composer / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdel%20Halim%20Hafez
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%96%E3%83%89%E3%82%A5%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8F%E3%83%AA%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8F%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%82%BA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q307786
3. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Abdelhalim Hafez born?
Abdelhalim Hafez was born on June 21, 1929.
When did Abdelhalim Hafez die?
Abdelhalim Hafez died on March 30, 1977, aged 47.
Where was Abdelhalim Hafez from?
Abdelhalim Hafez was from Elhallawat, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt.
What did Abdelhalim Hafez do?
Abdelhalim Hafez worked as actor, singer, film actor, composer, musician.
How tall was Abdelhalim Hafez?
Abdelhalim Hafez was 170 cm tall.
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