Khaled Saleh is an Egyptian actor born on January 23, 1964, in Giza. He began acting in college where he took part in stage productions.

He then performed in amateur theaters like the Hanijjar and then later on the Egyptian Opera House, where he stayed for a long time. Throughout this period, Saleh also did some business on the side. He completely devoted himself to acting in 2000, and at age 36 rose to prominence for his talented performances as complex, tyrannical villains.