Farid al-Atrash, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Farid al-Atrash

Singer, composer, musician

Date of Birth: 19-Oct-1917

Place of Birth: Al-Suwayda, As-Suwayda Governorate, Syria

Date of Death: 26-Dec-1974

Profession: actor, composer, singer, film score composer, film producer, film actor

Nationality: Syria

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Farid al-Atrash (Arabic: ???? ???????; October 19, 1910 – December 26, 1974), also written Farid El-Atrache, was a Syrian-Egyptian composer, singer, virtuoso oud player, and actor.
Having immigrated to Egypt at the age of only nine years old with his mother and siblings, he studied there under numerous respectful musicians.
Al-Atrash embarked on a highly successful career spanning more than four decades—recording 500 songs and starring in 31 movies.
Sometimes referred to as "King of the Oud", he is one of the most important figures of 20th century Arab music.