Fahim Fazli

Fahim Fazli
Born (1966-05-30) May 30, 1966
Kabul, Afghanistan
Residence California
Nationality Afghan, naturalized American
Occupation Actor, author
Years active 2004–present

Fahim Fazli (born May 30, 1966) is an Afghan-born American film actor.

Biography

Fazli was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. He escaped Afghanistan and settled in the United States. He appeared in a great number of Asian ethnic roles in American films.

He returned to Afghanistan as an interpreter with the U.S. Marines from 2009-2010.[1] After returning, he wrote a memoir, Fahim Speaks that was released in early 2012.[2] The book received the first place for a biography from the Military Writers Society of America. He currently lives in Orange County, California and continues work in television and movies.

Filmography

  • 2018: 12 Strong - Commander Khaled
  • 2015: Rock the Kasbah - Tariq Khan
  • 2014: American Sniper - Messianic Tribal leader
  • 2014: The Prey - Jangi
  • 2014: Fort Bliss - Afghan Driver
  • 2013: Soul Stealer (Short film) - Afghan Peddler
  • 2013: Mirage at Zabul Province (Short film) - Taliban Insurgent
  • 2013: NCIS: Los Angeles (TV Series) - Iranian Guard - Descent (2013)
  • 2012: The Vortex - Enemy Soldier
  • 2012: Argo - Komiteh Subordinate
  • 2011: Louie (TV Series) - Afghan Local - Duckling (2011)
  • 2011: Dying to Live (Video short) - Kamed Muhammed
  • 2011: Ripple Effect (Short film) - Afghan Man
  • 2011: Outsourced (TV Series) - Inmate #1 - Guess Who's Coming to Delhi (2011)
  • 2009: Power Poison (Video short) - Desert Heavy #3
  • 2009: Hired Gun - Abdul-Aziz
  • 2009: Red Sands - Goat Herder
  • 2008: The Unit (TV Series) - Auctioneer - Shadow Riders (2008)
  • 2008: Eagle Eye - Al Kohei
  • 2008: Iron Man - Omar
  • 2006: A.K.A. (TV Movie) - Chef
  • 2006: The Path to 9/11 (TV Mini-Series) - Voices
  • 2005: Standoff (Short) - Bad guy
  • 2004: NYPD 2069 (TV Movie) - Voices
  • 2004: ABC/TTV Micro-Mini Series (TV Mini-Series short) - Language coach
  • 2004: Homeland Security (TV Movie) - Karzai Bodyguard (uncredited)
Miscellaneous roles
  • 2014: Camp X-Ray (ADR)
  • 2013: Shell Shocked (Documentary) (voice over)
  • 2013: Nikita (TV Series) (voice-over - 1 episode - "Bubble")
  • 2013: Lone Survivor (ADR voice)
  • 2013: Drones (voice over)
  • 2012: Soldiers of Fortune (ADR voice)
  • 2010: In Plain Sight (Short) (ADR voice)
  • 2009: Brothers (ADR voice - uncredited)
  • 2009: NCIS (TV Series) (ADR voice - 1 episode - "Broken Bird")
  • 2008: The Day the Earth Stood Still (ADR voice)
  • 2008: The Unit (TV Series) (ADR voice - 1 episode - "Shadow Riders")
  • 2008: An American Carol (ADR voice)
  • 2008: The Stoning of Soraya M. (ADR voice)
  • 2008: Iron Man (ADR voice)
  • 2007: Charlie Wilson's War (dialect coach) / (translator)
  • 2007: 24 Season 6: Inside the Writers Room (Video short) (ADR - Afghan army soldier)
  • 2005: Stealth (voice-over)
Himself
  • 2009 Deadliest Warrior (TV Series) - Himself - Mujahideen Freedom Fighter - IRA vs Taliban (2009)
  • 2006 Guests of the Ayatollah (TV Special) - Bad guy

References

  1. ↑ Miguel Marquez (Nov 23, 2009). "Hollywood Actor's New Role: Serving With Troops in Afghanistan". ABC News. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  2. ↑ Gibson Bookstore: 'Fahim Speaks', with Fahim Fazli and Michael I. Moffett

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