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.

Fahim Fazli

Acting Born May 30, 1966 Kabul, Afghanistan

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.

Known For

NCIS: Los Angeles

Iranian Guard

The Unit

Auctioneer

Superman

Jarhanpurian Villager #1

Iron Man

Omar

Barry

Afghan Villager

American Sniper

Messianic Tribal Leader

12 Strong

Commander Khaled

Outsourced

Inmate

Eagle Eye

Al Kohei

Argo

Komiteh Subordinate

The Outpost

Taliban Fighter

The Mother

Afghan Hammam (uncredited)