Amr Waked

Amr Waked is an acclaimed Egyptian actor, producer, and director with a diverse filmography in both Egyptian and international productions. After his acclaimed film debut in Ossama Fawzy’s ‘Gannet El Shayateen’ in 1998, which earned him an award for his impactful performance, Amr Waked quickly established himself as a versatile and compelling actor. His early career saw him honing his craft within the theatre, joining the Temple Theatre Troop in 1994 and the Yaaru Theatre Troop in 1999. Waked’s transition to film gathered momentum with significant roles as Gehad in ‘Ashab wallah business’ (2002) and Ahmed in ‘Deil el Samaka’ (2003), the latter earning him a Best Actor Award at the Alexandria International Film Festival.

Continuing his impressive trajectory in Hollywood, Waked delivered memorable performances as Pierre Del Rio in Luc Besson’s blockbuster ‘Lucy’ (2014), where he starred alongside Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman. He went on to play Ray Dussette in the action-thriller ‘Geostorm’ (2017) and appeared as Emir Said Bin Abydos in the DC Comics tentpole ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ (2020). On the television front, Waked held a recurring role as Farouk Hassan in the critically acclaimed Hulu series ‘Ramy’ from 2019 to 2022, showcasing his range in a comedic-drama setting. Most recently, Amr Waked further diversified his work by hosting the web series ‘Decoded’ in 2021, for which he subsequently won a prestigious Telly Award in 2022, highlighting his prowess beyond traditional acting roles.

His latest feature film appearance includes a starring role in the historical drama ‘Firebrand’ (2023). Waked remains a highly sought-after talent, recognized for his profound commitment to character and his ability to navigate both critically acclaimed independent features and large-scale international blockbusters.