
Fahim Fazli
Acting
Fahim Fazli (born May 30, 1966) is an Afghan-American actor. He had a privileged childhood until the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, which led to his family fleeing to Pakistan and then eventually to the United States. He moved to California with dreams of an acting career, and has since starred in films including “Iron Man,” “Argo,” and “Superman.” He returned to Afghanistan as an interpreter with the U.S. Marines from 2009-2010, and wrote a memoir, “Fahim Speaks,” that was released in early 2012.
Born: May 30, 1966 · Kabul, Afghanistan
Filmography (22)

Superman
2025
Actor: Jarhanpurian Villa…

Tin Soldier
2025
Actor: Mo

Rule Breakers
2025
Actor: Taliban Commander

5lbs of Pressure
2024
Actor: Jabar

OMG 2
2023
Actor: Kahan Baba

Kandahar
2023
Actor: Taliban commander

The Mother
2023
Actor: Afghan Hammam (unc…

TV
Shahmaran
2023
Actor: Jawan Marad

The Point Men
2023
Actor: Taliban Leader

The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus
2022
Actor: Jangi

The Outpost
2020
Actor: Taliban Fighter

Fahim
2019
Actor: Jamil Kahn

TV
Barry
2018
Actor: Afghan Villager

12 Strong
2018
Actor: Commander Khaled

Rock the Kasbah
2015
Actor: Tariq Khan

American Sniper
2014
Actor: Messianic Tribal L…

Argo
2012
Actor: Komiteh Subordinat…

TV
Outsourced
2010
Actor: Inmate

TV
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Actor: Iranian Guard

Red Sands
2009
Actor: Goat Herder

Eagle Eye
2008
Actor: Al Kohei

Iron Man
2008
Actor: Omar
