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Omid Djalili is an actor and stand up comedian, who was 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 as Sir Fantumar and the HBO/BBC series His Dark Materials. A Perrier Award nominee in 2002 and Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel ...
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Actor (76 credits)
Actor (76 credits)
2020
The Letter for the King
(TV Series) (post-production)
Sir Fantumar
Sir Fantumar
- Storm Clouds Gather
(2020)
... Sir Fantumar
- When the Blood Moon Rises
(2020)
... Sir Fantumar
- Spiral
(2020)
... Sir Fantumar
- Isn't She a Sweetheart?
(2020)
... Sir Fantumar
2019
Queens of Mystery
(TV Series)
Guy Ashton
Guy Ashton
- Murder in the Dark: First Chapter
(2019)
... Guy Ashton
2016-2018
Stan Lee's 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 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
O Mundo de Dickens
(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 1
(2003)
... Zipeau (voice)
- LeSage
(2003)
... Zipeau (voice)
- Lost and Found
(2003)
... Zipeau (voice)
- Night of the Wartosa
(2002)
... 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 (7 credits)
Writer (7 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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Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
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Self (97 credits)
Self (97 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Frequently gives talks all around the world. Recently (late 2006) he gave a talk on the Middle East to Eton College, Berkshire, which he almost went to as a boy. See more »Alternate Names:
Omid DjalkiHeight:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
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