Yasser Ali Maher is an Egyptian actor born to renowned Egyptian writer Mohammad Ali Maher on April 23, 1958, in the vibrant city of Cairo. He spent his formative years at Salah Salem secondary school in Helwan, where he completed his secondary education in July 1977. This marked the beginning of his academic journey, which would eventually lead him to earn a degree in arts from Cairo University, with Arabic language as his major, in 1983. In pursuit of further knowledge, Yasser Ali Maher acquired two postgraduate diploma certificates in folk arts and theatrical criticism.
Yasser Ali Maher's acting career has been a journey of gradual growth, with early appearances in minor and supporting roles in several notable Egyptian films. These include "Nasser 56" alongside the late Ahmed Zaki, "El-Aragooz (The Puppeteer)" with the legendary Omar Sharif, "Iskanderija, Kaman oue Kaman (Alexandria Once Again)" under the direction of the late Youssef Chahine, and "Donia Abdel Gabbar" with the esteemed Mahmoud Abdel Aziz. Despite his early work going unnoticed, Yasser Ali Maher's breakthrough role in "Welad El Am (Cousins)" in 2009 marked a significant turning point in his career.
This pivotal moment was followed by a string of notable performances in the Egyptian film industry and television business. Some of his most notable cinematic roles include "The Deal" in 2012, "The Blue Elephant" and "Captain Masr" in 2014, and "Qudrat Ghayr Adiya" in 2015. His impressive range and versatility have also led to a multitude of roles in Egyptian television series, such as "El Gama'a (the brotherhood)" and "Ahl Cairo (people of Cairo)" in 2010, "Misyou Ramadan Mabrouk Abul-Alamein Hamouda' in 2011, "Al Arraf" "Al Daeiya (the promoter)" in 2013, "the Pharaoh" and "Ad Tanazoli (Countdown)" in 2014, and "Alf Laila we Laila (Arabian Nights)".
Throughout his illustrious career, Yasser Ali Maher has received numerous regional and local acting awards for his outstanding performances in theater, including the prestigious Tatwan theater festival in Morocco and Sousa theater festival in Tunisia. Despite his recent surge in popularity, his dedication to his craft and relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his position as a respected figure in the Egyptian film industry.
