List of Famous people born in Cairo Governorate

Farid Shawqi Mohammad Abdou known as Farid Shawqi was an Egyptian actor, screenwriter and film producer. He acted in 351 films, 27 plays and 17 television series; wrote 25 film scripts; and produced 30 films. He is considered to be one of the greatest actors in the middle east.

Elham Shahin is an Egyptian actress.

Samiha Ayoub is an Egyptian actress known for her work on stage, in film and on television. In 2015, she received the Nile Award in the Arts, and in the same year, the large hall in the National Theater was named after her, in honour of her outstanding career in cinema and theater, and her contributions to the theatrical arts in Egypt.

Reda Caire (1908–1963) was a popular singer of operettes in Paris in the 1930s and 1950s.

Ahmed Ezz Eldine Ali Ezzat, known professionally as Ahmed Ezz, is an Egyptian actor.

Mohamed Yehia el-Fakharany ; born April 7, 1945 in Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt is an Egyptian TV and movie actor.

Ahmed Mohamed Salah El Din El Sakka, is an Egyptian action actor.

Hossam Habib is an Egyptian singer and composer.

Mohamed Adel Mohamed Emam is an Egyptian actor. He comes from an artistic family as his father is actor Adel Emam. His brother is the director Ramy Imam.

Mustafa Kamil Pasha was an Egyptian lawyer, journalist, and nationalist activist.