Omar Maskati
Omar Maskati | |
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 Maskati in 2021 | |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Actor |
Omar Maskati is an American actor known for his roles in Better Call Saul and Unbelievable. He recently starred in the movie Evil Eye.[1]
Maskati's multi-ethnic background allows him the flexibility to play characters of various backgrounds including Iranian, Hispanic, a Indian-American Muslim and Puerto Rican. His first professional role was with the George Street Playhouse touring theater, visiting high schools in New Jersey and putting on presentations about cyber bullying and healthy eating.[2] His next role was as a successful Pakistani-American lawyer in Disgraced, a Lincoln Center Theater play which ran Off-Broadway in October 2012.[2] After that role he joined Actors’ Equity Association and got an agent, leading to more roles including one in a play called Modern Terrorism where he played a radicalized potential terrorist.[2][3]
Personal life[]
Maskati's father is from Pune, India and his mother is Puerto Rican and he grew up in Edison, New Jersey.[4] His father is Ismaili and his mother is Catholic and he considered himself both Muslim and Catholic in high school.[5] He graduated as salutatorian from Edison High School in 2007.[6] In 2011, he received a degree in engineering from University of Pennsylvania, where he also minored in theater arts.[4] He chose acting as a career after graduation.[2]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jack of the Red Hearts | Junior | |
| 2015 | Secret Agent Danny Jumbalaya | Evil Leprechaun (voice) | Short film |
| 2018 | Nigerian Prince | Raju | |
| 2020 | Evil Eye | Sandeep |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Better Call Saul | Omar | 7 episodes; Recurring season 2 |
| 2018 | Director Bros | Jon Steele | |
| 2020 | 68 Whiskey | Qasem | 8 episodes |
| 2020 | Made in Hollywood | Himself | |
| 2022 | Good Sam | Dr. Isan M. Shah |
References[]
- ^ "'Evil Eye' Review: The Man of a Mother's Dreams May Not Be Mr. Right". The New York Times. 2020-10-13. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ a b c d "Omar Maskati EAS'11 on Breaking into the Biz". The Pennsylvania Gazette. 2014-11-18. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ Smith, Tim (July 14, 2013). "Festival Sampler". The Blatimore Sun. p. E1. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Biography of Omar Maskati for Appearances, Speaking Engagements". Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ Zavala, Lucas (March 30, 2007). "Keep the Faith". Central New Jersey Home News. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
- ^ "Edison High School". The Central New Jersey Home News. July 19, 2007. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
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