Amro Samir Atef

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Gender Male

Birthday 1971-11-27 (52 years old)

Place of Birth Egypt

Also Known As عمرو سمير عاطف

Amro Samir Atef

Biography

‘Amr was born in the city of Dummyat. He concluded his higher studies at the English language division of the faculty of education and thereafter headed to Cairo where he received a diploma in Theater Arts from Cairo University. ‘Amr began his career in screenwriting, the first of his works to draw attention was the animated production “al-Sindibad al-Bahry” (“Sindibad the Sailor”). The work was directed by Mona Abou al-Nasr and received more than 27 local and international awards. Thereafter ‘Amr continued working on children’s productions, one of the most important of which was the series “Bakkar” which involved nine parts. The screenwriter also contributed to the writing of the well known series “’Alam Simsim” (“Simsim’s World”). Thereafter ‘Amr transitioned to writing sitcoms and put together the first professional writing workshop in the Arab World. Under his supervision the workshop turned out the series “Ragel wa Sit Sittat” (“A Man and Six Women”) which involved five parts, “Tamer wa Shawqqiyah” – four parts, “al-E’yadah” (“The Clinic”) – two parts and “’Aailat al-Ustaz Amin” (“The Family of Professor Amin”). Those productions are considered among the region’s most important sitcoms, they have contributed to changing television comedy in the Arab World. Thereafter ‘Amr moved to writing for cinema and his first such work was the film “Awlad al-‘Am” (“Cousins”) which was directed by Sherif ‘Arafa and features the performances of Kareem ‘Abd Al ‘Azeez, Sherif Mounir and Mona Zakky.

Known For

Writer

2022
The Eight

as Writer

2020
The End

as Writer

2018
Son of Adam

as Writer

2017
Kafr Delhap

as Writer

2017
2015
4G

as Writer

2015
2014
The Hunter

as Writer

2012
Unknown Number

as Writer

2009
2008
العيادة

as Writer

2006

Creator

Mum's Husband

as Creator

2016
2015
The Devil's Game

as Creator

2006
Tamer & Shawkeya

as Creator