Ashraf Barhom

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Ashraf Barhoum
أشرف برهوم
Born (1979-01-08) January 8, 1979 (age 42)
Galilee, Israel
Other namesAshraf Barhoum

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.

Early life[]

Barhom grew up in an Arab Christian family[2] in the Galilee region of Israel, in a small village called Tarshiha. He participated in many school plays before attending 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[]

In 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[]

Film[]

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

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
2013 By Any Means Ahmed Episode 1.5
2014–2016 Tyrant Jamal 25 episodes

References[]

  1. ^ Ashraf Barhom - Biography
  2. ^ Taylor, Ella (September 26, 2007). "Dark-Skinned Good Guy". LA Weekly.
  3. ^ "Dark-Skinned, Good Guy". Denver Westward. September 27, 2007.
  4. ^ "In the right place at the right time". Los Angeles Times. September 23, 2007.
  5. ^ "Shannyn Sossamon Joins Fox's 'Wayward Pines', Ashraf Barhom Cast In FX's 'Tyrant'". Deadline. July 26, 2013.

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