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Adam El Sharkawy Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1994-07-23

Birthplace:
Egypt

Credits:
13 Total Roles

Adam El Sharkawy

Acting

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Biography

Adam El Sharkawy was born on July 23, 1994 in the Republic of Egypt to Egyptian parents, and his real name is Mahmoud Khaled El Sharkawy. He grew up in a middle-class family, whose origins go back to Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate. His father Khaled is a doctor in criminal law. Adam's family consists of three brothers, and he is the middle one among them. As a child, Adam left Egypt with his parents for California, United States. He was named Adam at John Robert School of Acting where he was studying when he was ten years old.

At age 18, he decided to shorten his last name to "Adam Elshar". After his graduation, Adam started joining various acting workshops, including the famous acting coach Lauren Patrice Nadler's workshop. In 2018, Adam decided to take a serious step in the world of acting, and his first participation was in a short independent film. He gained recognition for his role as Ziad or Big Zee in the Egyptian TV series Newton's Cradle (2021).

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Stone Cold Fox MOVIE Dylan
2023 Fireworks MOVIE Self
2023 5 Rounds MOVIE فارس نصار
2022 Crazy About You TV Self
2022 Emily the Criminal MOVIE Young Guy at House
2022 The Killing TV Self
2021 86 Melrose Avenue MOVIE Self
2021 Newton's Cradle TV Ziad (Big Zee)
2019 Cuck MOVIE Reza
2019 Alone Together MOVIE Elliot

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