Ashraf Barhom (Arabic: أشرف برهوم, Hebrew: אשרף ברהום; born January 8, 1979) is an actor from Tarshiha, in Galilee, Israel.[1] He has starred in The Kingdom, Paradise Now, By Any Means and The Syrian Bride.
Ashraf Barhoum أشرف برهوم | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 8, 1979 |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Other names | Ashraf Barhoum |
| Occupation | Actor |
Early life
editBarhom grew up in an Arab Christian family[2] in Israel, in the Galilee region, in a small village called Tarshiha. He attended the University of Haifa, where he graduated with a B.A. in Theatre and Arts. He has three sisters. Of his ethnic heritage, Barhom has said:
When we attach ourselves to national identities, then we enter into a cycle of conflict. I didn't choose where I was born or who to be or what people would call me. I'm a hybrid, from a cultural perspective, but I don't think in these terms. I'm more simple than that. I'm a mammal who will live 70 years more or less, who believes in God and likes his life.[3]
Career
editIn 2007, he garnered much attention for appearing alongside Jamie Foxx in the movie The Kingdom as Col. Faris Al-Ghazi.[4] He has since appeared in such Israeli films as Ahava Colombianit (Colombian Love) and Lebanon. He is also notable for starring in Agora, portraying the 5th century AD Alexandrian parabalani monk Ammonius, in the 2010 remake of Clash of the Titans as the bounty hunter Ozal, and in Ralph Fiennes' 2011 adaptation of Shakespeare's Coriolanus. In July 2013 it was announced that Barhom had been cast in FX's series Tyrant.[5]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | In the 9th Month | Ahmad | |
| 2004 | Ahava Colombianit | Samir | |
| 2004 | The Syrian Bride | Marwan | |
| 2005 | Paradise Now | Abu-Karem | |
| 2007 | The Kingdom | Colonel Faris Al Ghazi | |
| 2009 | Agora | Ammonius | |
| 2009 | Lebanon | 1st Phalangist | |
| 2010 | Clash of the Titans | Ozal | |
| 2011 | Coriolanus | Cassius | |
| 2012 | Inheritance | Marwan | |
| 2012 | Zaytoun | PLO Fighter | |
| 2014 | 300: Rise of an Empire | General Bandari | |
| 2014 | The Savior | Judas Iscariot | |
| 2015 | The Idol | Hehler - The Smuggler | |
| 2015 | Al munataf | Radi | |
| 2019 | Sayidat Al Bahr | Amer | |
| 2021 | The Stranger | ||
| 2021 | Farha | Abu Farha |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | By Any Means | Ahmed | Episode 1.5 |
| 2014–2016 | Tyrant | Jamal | 25 episodes |
References
edit- ^ Ashraf Barhom – Biography
- ^ Taylor, Ella (September 26, 2007). "Dark-Skinned Good Guy". LA Weekly.
- ^ "Dark-Skinned, Good Guy". Denver Westward. September 27, 2007. Archived from the original on 2015-01-22. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
- ^ "In the right place at the right time". Los Angeles Times. September 23, 2007.
- ^ "Shannyn Sossamon Joins Fox's 'Wayward Pines', Ashraf Barhom Cast In FX's 'Tyrant'". Deadline. July 26, 2013.