Happy birthday! Amr Waked turns 53 today

By Lori Macatee
Cairo
Last updated on January 1, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 53 on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.

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Amr Waked is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Amr Waked (Lucy, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Waked, a cultural icon

Born in Cairo on January 1, 1972, Amr Waked's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Egyptian history. Waked's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Amr hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Amr Waked as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Amr, you're the best!