Fahim Fazli
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Fahim Fazli | |
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| Born | May 30, 1966 Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Nationality | Afghan, naturalized American |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, author |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Fahim Fazli (Dari: فهیم فاضلی; born May 30, 1966) is an Afghan American film actor.
Biography[edit]
Fazli was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. He escaped Afghanistan and settled in the United States in the 1980s.[1] He returned to Afghanistan as an interpreter with the U.S. Marines in 2009 and 2010.[1] After returning, he wrote a memoir, Fahim Speaks that was released in early 2012.[2]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released. |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Iron Man | Omar | |
| 2008 | Eagle Eye | Al Kohei | |
| 2009 | Red Sands | Goat herder | |
| 2009 | Hired Gun | Abdul-Aziz | |
| 2009 | Welcome to A'Stan | Jamalia | |
| 2009 | Anti-Narcotics | Jalali | |
| 2009 | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | Camel handler | Uncredited |
| 2009 | After Action Review | Jamalia | |
| 2011 | We Will Rock You | Shopkeeper | Uncredited |
| 2012 | Argo | Komiteh subordinate | |
| 2012 | Big Bad Bugs | Enemy soldier | |
| 2013 | Blood Shot | Terrorist #2 | |
| 2014 | Fort Bliss | Afghan driver | |
| 2014 | American Sniper | Messianic tribal leader | |
| 2015 | Aloha | Afghani tribesman | |
| 2015 | Rock the Kasbah | Tariq | |
| 2018 | 12 Strong | Khaled | |
| 2018 | American Warfighter | Bear V.O. | |
| 2018 | Saint Judy | Taliban leader | |
| 2019 | Fahim | Jamil Kahn | |
| 2019 | The Outpost | Taliban fighter | Uncredited |
| 2020 | I Am Fear | Rashid | |
| 2023 | Ghosted † | Mosque Hammam |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Homeland Security | Karzai Bodyguard | Television film |
| 2004 | NYPD 2069 | Voices | |
| 2006 | The Path to 9/11 | ||
| 2006 | A.K.A. | Chef | |
| 2008 | The Unit | Auctioneer | Episode: "Shadow Riders" |
| 2011 | Outsourced | Inmate #1 | Episode: "Guess Who's Coming to Delhi" |
| 2011 | Deadliest Warrior | Saddam Hussein | Episode: "Saddam Hussein vs. Pol Pot" |
| 2011 | Louie | Afghan local | Episode: "Duckling" |
| 2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Iranian soldier | Episode: "Descent" |
| 2015 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Uber driver | Episode: "Mila Kunis/Bob Odenkirk/Charli XCX" |
| 2015 | The Brink | Warlord | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Homeland | Video Jihadist | Episode: "Separation Anxiety" |
| 2019 | Barry | Afghan villager | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | 68 Whiskey | Warlord |
Video games[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Call of Duty: Black Ops II | Additional voices |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Marquez, Miguel (November 23, 2009). "Hollywood Actor's New Role: Serving With Troops in Afghanistan". ABC News. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
- ^ Zevely, Jeff (January 5, 2015). "Afghanistan refugee now living the Hollywood dream". CBS News. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
External links[edit]
- Fahim Fazli at IMDb