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Ayad Akhtar

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From Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Graduated from Brown University. Spent a year working with acting theorist and pioneer, Jerzy Grotowski (Towards a Poor Theater). Has taught acting on his own and alongside Andre Gregory in New York City & Vienna, Austria. Alumnus of the Graduate Film Program at Columbia University... See full bio »

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in New York City, New York, USA
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Actor Ayad Akhtar attends the 'Too Big To Fail' New York Premiere at The Museum of Modern Art on May 16, 2011 in New York City. Ayad Akhtar at event of Too Big to Fail Ayad Akhtar Actor Ayad Akhtar attends the 'Too Big To Fail' New York Premiere at The Museum of Modern Art on May 16, 2011 in New York City.
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

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2011 Too Big to Fail (TV movie)
Neel Kashkari
 
2008 FCU: Fact Checkers Unit (short)
 
2006 Long After (short)
Naseer
 
2005 The War Within
Hassan
 
2002 Life Document 2: Identity (short)
Ahmad
 
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2005 The War Within
 
2002 Life Document 2: Identity (short)
 
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2002 Life Document 2: Identity (short)
 
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2002 Life Document 2: Identity (short)
 
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2012 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
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– Episode dated 26 April 2012 (2012) … Himself
 
2006 2006 Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
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(2011-2012 Season) His play, "Disgraced," was performed at the American Theater Company in association with The Araca Group in Chicago, Illinois. Jack Magaw was scenic designer.

Alternate Names:

Ayad Stehle-Akhtar
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He was nominated at the 2005 Independent Spirit Awards for Best Screenplay for The War Within. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio