About

Known credits:
11
Birthday:
1898-12-18
Place of birth:
Egypt
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Umm Kulthum

Overview

Umm Kulthum (born Fatima Ibrahim El-Sayyid El-Beltagi on 31 December 1898, died 3 February 1975) was an Egyptian singer, songwriter, and film actress active from the 1920s to the 1970s. She was given the honorific title Kawkab al-Sharq (كوكب الشرق, "Star of the East").

Umm Kulthum was known for her vocal ability and unique style. She sold over 80 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling singers of the Arab world of all time. She is considered a national icon in her native Egypt; she has been dubbed "The voice of Egypt" and "Egypt's fourth pyramid".

Known for

Acting
1982 An Egyptian Story Actor 59
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1963 Rabea Al Adaweiah Actor Ghina' 59
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1947 Fatmah Actor Fatmah N/A
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1945 Salamah Actor سلامة N/A
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1942 Eayida Actor Aida N/A
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1942 عايدة Actor N/A
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1940 Dananeir Actor دنانير 59
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1937 Hymn of Hope Actor Amaal N/A
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1936 Wedad Actor Wedad 58
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1936 وداد Actor وداد N/A
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1932 Sons of Aristocrats Actor N/A
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