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Ali Afshar

Ali Afshar

Acting1975Iran

Biography

Raised in Northern California, Ali Afshar grew up in the green Sonoma Mountains of Petaluma. His passion for speed and entertaining was evident at a very early age as his family could often find him racing motorcycles and horses at the age of 5 on their 200 acre ranch. The son of Eskandar Afshar and Leila Kasra Afshar, he is the youngest of 3 brothers. His father is an international agricultural business man and his mother was a world renowned Persian poet and lyricist before her passing in 1989. In addition to his parents guiding influence, Ali experienced a vast variety of life experiences following in the footsteps of his two older brothers, Pasha and John. He grew up competing in Break-Dancing & Bicycle Freestyle events all over Northern California. Once he tasted freedom with his driver's license at age 16, Ali won his first High School Challenge for drag racing at Sears Point International Raceway, representing Casa Grande High School. Through high school, Ali could be found almost every week at the Sears Point Raceway competing in the Wednesday Night Drags, racing his classic 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. If he wasn't racing he was in wrestling practice honing his skills. Ali was an outstanding wrestler and set numerous school records. His diligence paid off and made him a California State Finalist in 1991.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: yusufpiskin

Acting History

2025
Hacks
TVas Director1 eps
2019
2018
Dirt
Producer
2015
Damn Foreigners
as Dr. Ali
2009
Saving Grace
TVas Miguel1 eps
2004
NCIS
TVas Yasir Qassam1 eps
2003
JAG
TVas Sadik's Henchman3 eps
2002
The Agency
TVas Khidar Manzoor1 eps
2001
Guardian
as Tarik
2000
The King of Queens
TVas Sanjib2 eps
1999
Three Kings
as Iraqi First Kill Soldier
1998
The Siege
as Ali
Godzilla
as Anchorage Sailor
1997
Power Rangers
TVas Phantom Ranger (voice)8 eps
1994

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
6/16/1975(50 years old)
Place of Birth
Iran