Faheem Fazli is an Afghan American actor and writer known for his work in Hollywood. He is recognized for his roles in the films ‘Iron Man (2008),’ ‘Fort Bliss (2014)’ and ‘American Sniper (2014)’.
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Faheem Fazli was born on Monday, 30 May 1966 (age 57 years; as of 2023) in Kabul, Afghanistan. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He studied till ninth grade.
Faheem Fazli’s childhood picture
Faheem Fazli’s family was separated during the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. His mother, who was a nanny to Afghan President Hafizullah Amin, fled Kabul with Fazli’s siblings (Suhail, Almara and Mina) after Amin’s assassination, fearing he was on a communist hit list. Faheem, his father, Jamil, and another brother, Hars, stayed behind in the hope of getting a chance to escape. Meanwhile, he started working with Russian soldiers. In 1983, the family fled to Pakistan and later settled in Southern California, USA.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 11″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: brown
Family
parents and siblings
His father, Jamil Barikzoy Fazli, was an army officer in Afghanistan.
A picture of Faheem Fazli’s father
His mother Fahima Fazli was a nurse.
A picture of Faheem Fazli’s mother
He has two brothers named Suhail and Hars and two sisters named Almara and Meena.
An old picture of Faheem Fazli with his family
wife and children
Faheem Fazli is married to Michelle Walters.
Faheem Fazli with his wife Michelle Walters
The couple has a daughter named Sofia Fazli, who is an American actress and voiceover artist.
Faheem Fazli with Sofia
livelihood
film
English
Faheem Fazli began playing small roles in American films in 1985.
Faheem Fazli in 1996
He came into limelight with the role of Omar in the 2008 film Iron Man.
Faheem Fazli (in brown cap) in a scene from the film Iron Man.
In 2008, Faheem Fazli played the role of Al Kohei in the film ‘Eagle Eye’. The following year, he appeared as Jalali in the film ‘Anti-Narcotics’.
Poster of the film Anti-Narcotics
In 2011, Faheem Fazli appeared in the role of a shopkeeper in the film ‘We Will Rock You’. He then appeared in several American films, including ‘Big Bad Bugs’ (2012) as an enemy soldier, ‘Fort Bliss’ (2014) as an Afghan driver, ‘St. Judy’ as a Taliban leader. (2018) are included. ‘I’m Fear’ (2020) as Rashid.
Poster of the 2020 film I Am Fear
In 2022, he was seen in the film ‘The Prey’.
Poster of 2022 film ‘The Prey’
Hindi
In 2023, he debuted in Bollywood as Khan in the Hindi film ‘Animal’.
Poster of 2023 film ‘Animal’
language interpreter
From January 2009 to November 2010, Faheem Fazli worked as a language cultural advisor for US Marines in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, he also worked for ABC News in Afghanistan in 2009.
Fahim Fazli (right) during his stay in Afghanistan (2009–2010)
Television
In 2004, Faheem Fazli made his television debut in the English show ‘Homeland Security’ as a Karzai bodyguard.
Poster for the television series Homeland Security (2004)
Faheem Fazli followed this up with appearances in ‘The Unit’ (2008) episode “Shadow Riders,” as an auctioneer in ‘Louie’ (2011) and as an Afghan local in the ‘Duckling,’ ‘Homeland’ (2015) episode. Made appearances on television shows. ) as a video jihadi in the episode “Separation Anxiety” and as a warlord in three episodes of ’68 Whiskey’ (2020).
Poster of the 2020 television series 68 Whiskey
voiceover artist
Faheem Fazli worked as a voiceover artist for the video games ‘Uncharted 3 Drake’s Deception’ in 2011 and ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ released in 2012.
Poster for the video game Call of Duty Black Ops II (2012)
motivational speaker
Apart from being an actor, he is a professional photographer and a motivational speaker. In February 2015, Faheem Fazli worked as a motivational speaker at Arizona State University.
Faheem Fazli giving lecture
Literary work
In 2012, while living in Afghanistan, Faheem Fazli wrote his memoir ‘Faheem Speaks: A Warrior-actor’s Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back’. Soon after its release, the book was commended by the Military Writers Society of America.
Cover of the book ‘Faheem Speaks: A Warrior-actor’s Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back’
Respect
- In 2020, Faheem Fazli was awarded a ‘Challenge Coin’ from “Helicopters for Heroes” of Texas.
Faheem Fazli’s challenge coin from Helicopters for Heroes
- In 2020, Faheem Fazli received a ‘challenge coin’ from “68 Whiskey”.
Faheem Fazli showing his challenge coin from “68 Whiskey”
car collection
Faheem Fazli owns a Porsche and a Mazda CX-5.
Faheem Fazli’s pet dog posing in a Porsche
Faheem Fazli’s Mazda CX-5
Facts/General Knowledge
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In his spare time, Faheem Fazli enjoys traveling to far-flung places, exercising, swimming, photography and playing volleyball.
Faheem Fazli playing volleyball
- Apart from English, Faheem Fazli is also proficient in Pashto, Dari, Iranian Persian, Tajik of Tajikistan, Arabic, Spanish, Hindi and Pakistani Urdu.
- She is an avid dog lover and has a pet dog named Baba. He often uploads pictures and videos of his pet on social media.
Faheem Fazli with his pet dog
- Faheem Fazli is a fitness enthusiast. He regularly shares pictures of his physical exercises and meditation sessions on various social media platforms.
Faheem Fazli doing sadhna
- He enjoys drinking alcoholic beverages occasionally.
Faheem Fazli enjoying alcohol
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