Omid Djalili |
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An actor and stand up comedian, born in London to Iranian parents of the Baha'i faith. He studied English and Theatre Studies. He recently starred in the Netflix Global drama The Letter for the King (2020) as Sir Fantumar and the HBO/BBC series His Dark Materials (2019). A Perrier Award nominee in 2002 and Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize winner...
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Actor (84 credits)
Actor (84 credits)
2019-2020
His Dark Materials
(TV Series)
Dr Martin Lanselius
Dr Martin Lanselius
- The Cave
(2020)
... Dr Martin Lanselius
- Armour
(2019)
... Dr Martin Lanselius
2020
The Letter for the King
(TV Series)
Sir Fantumar
Sir Fantumar
- Storm Clouds Gather
(2020)
... Sir Fantumar
- At the End of the World
(2020)
... Sir Fantumar
- When the Blood Moon Rises
(2020)
... Sir Fantumar
- Spiral
(2020)
... Sir Fantumar
- Danger Knights
(2020)
... Sir Fantumar
2019
Queens of Mystery
(TV Series)
Guy Ashton
Guy Ashton
- Murder in the Dark: First Chapter
(2019)
... Guy Ashton
- Murder in the Dark: Final Chapter
(2019)
... Guy Ashton
2016-2018
Lucky Man
(TV Series)
Kalim
Kalim
- The Sins of the Father
(2018)
... Kalim
- Run Rabbit Run
(2018)
... Kalim
- The House Always Wins
(2016)
... Kalim
- My Brothers Keeper
(2016)
... Kalim
- The Charm Offensive
(2016)
... Kalim
2017
Thunderbirds Are Go
(TV Series)
Horse Williams
Horse Williams
- Escape Proof
(2017)
... Horse Williams (voice)
2016
Going Forward
(TV Mini Series)
Dave Wilde
Dave Wilde
- Episode #1.3
(2016)
... Dave Wilde
- Episode #1.2
(2016)
... Dave Wilde
- Episode #1.1
(2016)
... Dave Wilde
2015-2016
Dickensian
(TV Series)
Mr. Venus
Mr. Venus
- Episode #1.20
(2016)
... Mr. Venus
- Episode #1.18
(2016)
... Mr. Venus
- Episode #1.17
(2016)
... Mr. Venus
- Episode #1.15
(2016)
... Mr. Venus
- Episode #1.14
(2016)
... Mr. Venus
2013
Moonfleet
(TV Mini Series)
Aldobrand
Aldobrand
- Episode #1.2
(2013)
... Aldobrand
- Part1&2
... Aldobrand
2012
Little Crackers
(TV Series)
Tobacconist
Tobacconist
- Omid Djalili's Little Cracker: The Ten Year Plan: Fringe to Hollywood
(2012)
... Tobacconist
2011
The Paul Reiser Show
(TV Series)
Habib
Habib
- The Fedora
(2011)
... Habib
- The Shave
(2011)
... Habib
- The Playdate
(2011)
... Habib
- The Father's Occupation
(2011)
... Habib
- The Batting Cage
... Habib
2007
The Omid Djalili Show
(TV Series)
Mr. Farsi
Mr. Farsi
- Episode #1.6
(2007)
- Episode #1.5
(2007)
- Episode #1.4
(2007)
- Episode #1.2
(2007)
... Mr. Farsi
2006
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
(TV Series)
Perfectionist
Perfectionist
- Grodin
(2006)
... Perfectionist (voice)
2003-2004
Whoopi
(TV Series)
Nasim / Nasim Khatenjami
Nasim / Nasim Khatenjami
- Sins of the Sister
(2004)
... Nasim Khatenjami
- Strange Bedfellows
(2004)
... Nasim Khatenjami
- Identity Crisis
(2004)
... Nasim Khatenjami
- The Squatters
(2004)
... Nasim
- Don't Hide Love
(2004)
... Nasim Khatenjami
2002-2003
Dinotopia
(TV Series)
Zipeau
Zipeau
- Crossroads
(2003)
... Zipeau (voice)
- The Cure: Part 2
(2003)
... Zipeau
- The Cure: Part 1
(2003)
... Zipeau (voice)
- Car Wars
(2003)
... Zipeau
- LeSage
(2003)
... Zipeau (voice)
2002
Promise Land
(Short)
(voice)
1999-2001
Small Potatoes
(TV Series)
Hoss
Hoss
- Episode #2.7
(2001)
... Hoss
- Episode #2.6
(2001)
... Hoss
- Episode #2.5
(2001)
... Hoss
- Episode #2.4
(2001)
... Hoss
- Episode #2.3
(2001)
... Hoss
2000
Lock, Stock...
(TV Series)
Ali Gadaffi
Ali Gadaffi
- ...And a Fistful of Jack & Jills
(2000)
... Ali Gadaffi
2000
Jason and the Argonauts
(TV Mini Series)
Castor
Castor
- Episode #1.2
(2000)
... Castor
- Episode #1.1
(2000)
... Castor
1999
Cleopatra
(TV Mini Series)
Storemaster
Storemaster
- Part 1
(1999)
... Storemaster
- Part 2
(1999)
... Storemaster
1999
Ruth Rendell Mysteries
(TV Series)
Mr. Kaiafas / Mr Kaiafas
Mr. Kaiafas / Mr Kaiafas
- The Lake of Darkness: Part 2
(1999)
... Mr. Kaiafas (as Omid Djalki)
- The Lake of Darkness: Part 1
(1999)
... Mr Kaiafas (as Omid Djalki)
1998
Barking
(TV Series)
Various Roles
Various Roles
- Episode #1.5
(1998)
... Various Roles
- Episode #1.2
(1998)
... Various Roles
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Writer (9 credits)
Writer (9 credits)
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Producer (5 credits)
Producer (5 credits)
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Director (2 credits)
Director (2 credits)
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Additional Crew (2 credits)
Additional Crew (2 credits)
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Self (117 credits)
Self (117 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
TV commercial for MoneySupermarket - A Great Deal Easier (Financial Solutions) (UK). See more »Alternate Names:
Omid DjalkiHeight:
5' 6" (1.68 m)Spouse:
Annabel Knight (3 children)
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