He is a graduate of the faculty of agriculture. He was more popular in theatres for his role in Madrasat Al Moshaghebin . He started to play far more serious roles in the 1980s. He is now one of the highest paid actors in Egypt.
Father of director Rami Imam.
Has two sons Rami and Mohamed, and one daughter Sara.
He and actress Angelina Jolie are goodwill ambassadors for the U.N, High Commissioner for Refugees.
His brother-in-law is the late actor Mustafa Metwalli.
He refuses to be accompanied by bodyguards.
In his play "Al-Zaeem" or the leader, he criticizes the relationship between rulers and their people.
He majored in agricultural engineering.
Brother of Esam Imam.
Acted with late actor Samir Waley El Din in one of his plays, "Shahid ma Shafesh Haga," in the 1970s, and later in 1991 until 1998 with his son, the late comedian Alaa Waley El Din.
Father of Mohamed Emam.
Good friends with Saeed Saleh and Younes Shalaby.
Received death threats over his portrayal of radical Islamists.
His father was an employee at a factory.
Caused controversy when he declared his support of Gamal Mubarak to succeed his father Hosni Mubarak as the countrys future president.
(February 2012) Was sentenced to three months in prison and paying a fine worth 1,000 Egyptian Pounds for insulting Islam in his movies and plays. Imam has a month to appeal the decision.
(April 2012) An Egyptian court sentenced him to three months in prison and a $170 fine for insulting Islam in roles he has played. He has the right to appeal. He was granted a retrial since he was originally tried in absentia.
Being an actor is something different and fascinating. .
