Adel Emam (born May 17, 1940) is an Egyptian film, television, and stage actor. He is primarily a comedian, but he has starred in more serious works and, especially in his earlier films, has combined comedy with romance. Emam earned a bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Cairo University. Since then he has appeared in over 103 movies and 10 plays. He is one of the most famous actors in Egypt and the Arab world. In January 2000, the United Nations appointed Emam as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR