A British actor of mixed heritage, boasting a father hailing from Iraq and a mother from the Caucasus region, brings a unique cultural richness to their craft. Raised and educated in a diverse array of settings, including Cairo, Geneva, Paris, and California, this thespian's formative years were shaped by the vibrant cultural landscapes of these cities.
Pursuing their passion for acting, they trained at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, laying the groundwork for a successful career on the stage. Their impressive theatrical resume boasts numerous productions with esteemed companies such as the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, and Royal Exchange Manchester.
The actor's talent and versatility have also been showcased in several international tours, including The Great Game, which played to audiences at the Public/Skirball Center in New York, the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, and Berkeley Rep in California.
Television audiences have also been treated to their performances, with two seasons as the character General Tariq in the FX series Tyrant, as well as a role in the award-winning SundanceTV drama The Honorable Woman.
On the big screen, this actor has shared the spotlight with some of the industry's most respected talents, including Don Cheadle in Traitor, Jaimie Foxx in The Kingdom, and Paul Greengrass in Green Zone. More recently, they brought to life the complex and controversial figure of Muammar Gaddafi in Matthew Heineman's critically acclaimed film A Private War, starring alongside the talented Rosamund Pike.
