Karim Abdel Aziz, born August 17, 1975, in Agouza, Giza, is a prominent Egyptian actor and one of the leading stars in Arab cinema and television. He was raised in a distinguished artistic family; his father is the director Mohamed Abdel Aziz, and his uncle is director Omar Abdel Aziz, which deeply influenced his career path. He graduated from the Higher Institute of Cinema's directing department in 1997 and briefly worked as an assistant director before transitioning to acting. Abdel Aziz began his career as a child actor, appearing in films like "Al Mashboh" (The Suspect, 1981) alongside Adel Imam. However, his professional breakthrough came after graduation with a notable role in the TV series "Emraa mn zaman el hob" (A Woman from the Time of Love, 1998). He quickly established himself as a box-office star, starting with his first leading film role in "Leeh Khalletny Ahebbak" (Why Did You Make Me Love You?, 2000). His career is marked by versatility, successfully navigating between comedy hits like "El Basha Telmeez" and "Abu Ali," and complex action and drama roles in films such as "The Blue Elephant" series and "Kira & El Gin." In recent years, Abdel Aziz has solidified his status as a box-office powerhouse, with his films repeatedly breaking revenue records in Egyptian cinema history. He has also made a strong return to television drama with acclaimed series like "Al Ekhteyar 2" (The Choice 2, 2021) and the epic historical drama "Al-Hashashin" (The Assassins, 2024), where his portrayal of Hassan-i Sabbah earned widespread critical and popular acclaim.

Karim Abdel Aziz holds the distinction of being the first actor in the history of Egyptian cinema to have four of his films surpass the EGP 100 million revenue mark each. This list includes blockbusters like "The Blue Elephant 2" (2019), "Kira & El Gin" (2022), and "Beit El Ruby" (2023), with the latter becoming one of the highest-grossing films in Egyptian history, cementing his status as a top box-office draw. Throughout his distinguished career, Abdel Aziz has received numerous prestigious awards. In 2021, he was honored with the Faten Hamama Award for Excellence at the 43rd Cairo International Film Festival. He also won the Favorite Actor award in the Cinema category at the 2024 Joy Awards for his leading role in the film "Beit El Ruby." His 2024 historical television series, "Al-Hashashin" (The Assassins), achieved phenomenal success across the Arab world, dominating viewership ratings during Ramadan. Critics widely praised his masterful portrayal of the complex character Hassan-i Sabbah, and the series was recognized as a landmark production in Egyptian television for its high artistic quality and grand scale.

Graduated from the Higher Institute of Cinema in Cairo, from the directing department, in 1997. He also attended Collège De La Salle in Cairo.