Adam El Sharkawy

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Jul 23, 1994 (30 years old)

Adam El Sharkawy

Known For

Fireworks
Movie 2023

Fireworks

The film tackles pressures that are placed upon is in life by telling the story of a businessman who falls in love with a girl, when his life reaches a stage of explosive pressures.

5 Rounds
Movie 2023

5 Rounds

Faris, a young Egyptian MMA fighter from the village has one chance against the viscous champion Edgar. Winning is his dream, but the road is so hard for this small town boy... and everyone around him is letting him down or using him.....

Crazy About You
TV Show 2022

Crazy About You

In this unique musical series, a successful and passionate lawyer makes an impulsive decision to completely change her life after she is reunited with her ex-boyfriend.

The Killing
0h 38m
TV Show 2022

The Killing

Police Captain Hisham begins his investigation into the murder of an influencer found dead in the car of a national club electoral candidate.

86 Melrose Avenue
Movie 2021

86 Melrose Avenue

An ex-marine with PTSD storms into a gallery, taking hostages and forcing them to confront their complex past and looming mortality, as time ticks by.

86 Melrose Avenue
Movie 2021

86 Melrose Avenue

An ex-marine with PTSD storms into a gallery, taking hostages and forcing them to confront their complex past and looming mortality, as time ticks by.

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).