Fahim Fazli is an Afghan-American actor and writer known for his work in the American film industry. He is recognized for his roles in the films Iron Man (2008), Fort Bliss (2014), and American Sniper (2014).
Wiki/Biography
Fahim Fazli was born on Monday, May 30, 1966, in Kabul, Afghanistan (age 57 years 2023). His zodiac sign is Gemini. He studied until ninth grade.
Childhood photos of Fahim Fazli
Fahim Fazli’s family was separated during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. His mother was a midwife to Afghan President Hafizullah Amin, and she fled Kabul with Fazli’s siblings after Amin was murdered, fearing they would be included on a Communist hit list. Fazli’s father and another brother stayed behind, hoping for a chance to escape. When the Soviet Union occupied Afghanistan in the 1980s, the family fled to Pakistan and later immigrated to Southern California.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′11″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: brown
family
Parents and siblings
His father, Jamil Barikzoy Fazli, was an Army officer in Afghanistan.
Photos of Faheem Fazli’s father
His mother, Fahima Fazli, is a nurse.
Photos of Faheem Fazli’s mother
He has two brothers, one of whom is named Suhail. He has two sisters named Almara and Mina.
Old photos of Fahim Fazli and his family
wife and children
Faheem Fazli is married to Michelle Walters.
Fahim Fazli and wife Michelle Walters
The couple has a daughter named Sophia Fazli, who is an American actress and voice-over artist.
Faheem Fazli and Sofia
Profession
Movie
Fahim Fazli started working in the American film industry in 1985.
Faheem Fazli, 1996
In 2008, he made his debut in the movie “Iron Man”, playing the role of Omar.
Faheem Fazli (wearing brown hat) in a still from the movie “Iron Man”
In 2008, Faheem Fazli played the role of Al Kohei in the movie “Hawkeye”. The following year, he played Jalali in the film “Narcos.”
Movie “Anti-Narcotics” Poster
In 2011, Fahim Fazli played a shopkeeper in the movie “We Will Rock You”. He went on to appear in a number of American films, including playing an enemy soldier in Bad Bugs (2012), an Afghan driver in Elysium (2014), and St. Judy (2018). (2020) as the Taliban leader and I Am Fear (2020) as Rashid.
2020 movie “I Am Fear” poster
In 2022, he starred in the movie “Prey”.
2022 movie “Prey” poster
language translation
From January 2009 to November 2010, Fahim Fazli served as a cultural and technical advisor and language expert for the U.S. Marine Corps in Afghanistan. In 2009, he also worked for ABC News in Afghanistan.
Fahim Fazli (right) during his time in Afghanistan (2009-2010)
television
In 2004, Fahim Fazli made his TV debut in the TV show Homeland, playing the role of a Karzai bodyguard.
Poster for the TV series Homeland (2004)
Fahim Fazli subsequently appeared in a number of television shows, including in The Unit (2008) as an auctioneer in an episode of Shadow Riders, in Louie (2011) in an episode of “Duckling” as an Afghan native, in “Homeland” (2015) as a video jihadist in an episode of “Separation Anxiety”, and in three episodes of “68 Whiskey” (2020) Play the role of a warlord.
2020 TV series “68 Whiskey” poster
voiceover artist
Fahim Fazli served as a voice artist for the 2011 video game Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception and the 2012 release Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
Poster for the video game Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012)
motivational speaker
In addition to being an actor, he is also a professional photographer and motivational speaker. In February 2015, Fahim Fazli was working as a motivational speaker at Arizona State University.
Fahim Fazli gave a speech
literature
In 2012, Fahim Fazli wrote the memoir “Fahim Speaks: A Warrior Actor’s Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back” while he was in Afghanistan. The book quickly won the “No. 1 Biography” award from the Military Writers Association of America.
Cover of the book “Fahim Speaks: A Warrior Actor’s Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back Again”
Honor
- In 2020, Fahim Fazli received a Challenge Coin from Texas Hero Helicopters.
Fahim Fazli’s Helicopter Hero Challenge Coins
- In 2020, Fahim Fazli received a “challenge coin” from “68 Whiskey.”
Fahim Fazli shows off his ‘68 Whiskey’ challenge coin
car collection
Fahim Fazli owns a Porsche and a Mazda CX-5.
Fahim Fazli’s pet dog poses in Porsche
Fahim Fazli’s Mazda CX-5
Facts/Trivia
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In his free time, Fahim Fazli likes to travel to distant places, keep fit, swim, take photos, and play volleyball.
Fahim Fazli while playing volleyball
- Fahim Fazli is fluent in English, Pashto, Dari, Iranian Persian, Tajik Tajik, Arabic, Spanish, Hindi and Pakistani Urdu.
- He is an avid dog lover and has a pet dog named Bubba. He often uploads photos and videos of his pets on social media.
Fahim Fazli and his pet dog
- Fahim Fazli is a fitness enthusiast. He often shares photos of physical exercises and meditation on various social media platforms.
Fahim Fazli meditates
- He occasionally enjoys alcoholic beverages.
Fahim Fazli drinks while drinking
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