Tarek Bishara

Tarek Bishara

46 · Born: Oct 19, 1978

2004

Personal Details

BornOct 19, 1978 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Tarek Bishara's impressive filmography in 2020 boasted a series of notable roles. He played lead roles in Dir. Deborah Kampmeier's film TAPE, opposite the talented Isabelle Fuhrman, as well as Susan Youssef's second feature, MARJOUN and the FLYING HEADSCARF.

In addition to these projects, Bishara co-starred in the critically acclaimed film THE TALE, opposite a talented ensemble cast including Laura Dern, Ellen Burstyn, and Common. This Sundance hit premiered on HBO and received numerous award nominations, including the Emmys, Golden Globes, Critics Choice, and Independent Spirit Awards.

Furthermore, Tarek lent his voice to two characters in the Sony Pictures animated hit, THE EMOJI MOVIE. He also appeared in an ensemble cast in Oren Moverman's drama, TIME OUT of MIND, opposite Richard Gere, Steve Buscemi, and Kyra Sedgwick. This film won the Fibresci critics choice award at the Toronto International Film Festival and was distributed by IFC.

Moreover, Tarek shot a series recurring role on the ABC pilot, Dangerous Liaisons, written by Richard LaGravanese and directed by Taylor Hackford, opposite Rufus Sewell and Katie Holmes.

On television, Tarek has made guest appearances and recurred on top-rated Emmy award-winning shows, including CBS's FBI, Bull, Madam Secretary, NBC's Law and Order: SVU and Chicago Med, and Fox's House M.D. and Susanna.

Tarek's early breakthrough came in the Lions Gate sci-fi thriller, The FINAL CUT, starring alongside Oscar winners Robin Williams and Mira Sorvino, and Jim Caviezel.

Career

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2025
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2024
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2023
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2020
Tape
Tape as Lux
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American Terrorist
American Terrorist as Ibrahim Seif
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2018
The Tale
The Tale as Detective Amato
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2017
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The Emoji Movie
The Emoji Movie as Fist Bump (voice)
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2015
Barely Lethal
Barely Lethal as Mr. Bishops
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2013
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2009
Fanboys
Fanboys as The Vulcan / Gruvock (as Thom Bishops)
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2004