Elias Moadab

Ilya Mohadab Sasson (Arabic: إلياس مؤدب‎) commonly known as Elias Moadab (6 February 1916 – 28 May 1952) is an Egyptian comedy actor, born to a Jewish Syrian father and Jewish Egyptian mother from the city of Tanta. He graduated from the Lycee school in 1923 and lived in the old Jewish quarter of Cairo.Elias began his artistic career as a singer (Monologist) in the famous nightclub «Alooberg» where he was introduced to Bishara Wakim and Ismail Yasin, they opened the doors for him to work in the films.Elias meets the famous dancer Beba Izz Al-Din, which also he worked with her for a period.He worked also in several nightclubs, including (Al Ariozna) and (Helmia Palace).

Personal facts

Elias Moadab
Alias (AKA)Ilya Mohadab Sasson
Birth dateFebruary 06, 1916
Birth place
Cairo
Date of deathMay 28, 1952
Place of death
Cairo , Egypt

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