Omid Abtahi

Omid Abtahi is an Iranian-born American actor recognized for his roles across film, television, and video games, bringing diverse characters to life. After appearing in the Oscar-winning historical drama Argo in 2012, Omid Abtahi has established a distinguished career across film, television, and video games. Abtahi formally began his acting career following his graduation from California State University, Fullerton in 2002, where he pursued theater. His initial television roles included an appearance on the legal drama ‘JAG’ in 2005 and a recurring part on Showtime’s acclaimed series ‘Sleeper Cell’ the same year.

His extensive television work also includes significant arcs on ‘Homeland’ and ‘Better Call Saul,’ further solidifying his reputation for diverse and compelling character portrayals. Omid Abtahi’s momentum continues with recent and upcoming projects. In 2023, he contributed his voice to the highly anticipated video game ‘Diablo IV’ and appeared as Detective Ali ‘Al’ Parsa in the Apple TV+ series ‘City on Fire.’ Looking ahead, Abtahi is set to appear as Faheem Ellahie in the upcoming 2025 season of ‘FBI,’ and is currently filming the role of Ankuh in ‘Joseph of Egypt,’ demonstrating his sustained demand across various entertainment mediums.