Faran Tahir Biography
FaranTahir (Faran Haroon Tahir) is an American actor. He is famously known for his roles as Raza in Iron Man and Captain Robau in Star Trek. He made his film debut playing Nathoo in the Disney’s 1994 live-action version of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.
Since then he has appeared in numerous roles in films and television shows. For instance, he has featured in Picture Perfect (1997), Anywhere But Here (1999) and Charlie Wilson’s War (2007). Moreover, he played the male lead in the 1999 independent film ABCD.
Tahir has also guest starred on many television series including: Alias, The Practice, Family Law, The Agency, NYPD Blue, Lost, 7th Heaven, The West Wing, Walker, Texas Ranger, The D.A., 24, Monk, Justice, Cold Case, Chuck, Hawaii Five-0 and Warehouse 13.
In addition, he starred in the medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy as Isaac. Later on, he appeared on the CW series Supernatural as the Egyptian god Osiris in the seventh season’s episode “Defending Your Life”. In 2015 Tahir appeared in a recurring role as the Commander on Supergirl.
He featured in JAG in the episodes “Ice Queen” and “Meltdown” for the series NCIS. Seven years later, he appeared in the spin-off NCIS: Los Angeles. In 2016 he joined American Crime as Rhys Bashir. He was also cast as Captain Nemo on Once Upon a Time. Most recently, he appeared in a web series Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada in January 2019.
10 Quick Facts About Faran Tahir
- Name: Faran Tahir
- Age: 59 years
- Birthday: 16 February
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $6 Million
Faran Tahir Age
Faran Tahir was born in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. He was born on 16 February 1964. His current age is 59 years old as of 2021.
Faran Tahir Height
Faran Tahir stands at an impressive height of 5 feet and 10 inches. We will update you soon on his other body measurements.
Faran Tahir Net Worth
Faran Tahir has earned a good fortune from working in the American film industry. He makes an average salary that ranges from $60 thousand to $320 thousand as per his roles in the movies. Additionally, he earns $20 thousand to $40 thousand per episodes from the TV series he features in.
He has starred in the movie Star Trek that gathered $385 million against the budget of $150 million. Similarly, the actor had leading appearances in the movie Iron Man that collected $585 million against the budget of $140 million.
Some of his notable series include 12 Monkeys, Scandal, Prison Break, American Crime and many more. To add on to this, the actor also earns quite a lot from his endorsements, promotions and other monetary works.
Tahir earns $160 to $260 per post from Instagram as a social media endorsement. As of 2019, his net worth is assumed to be around $6 Million.
Faran Tahir Mother | Faran Tahir Parents
Faran Tahir was born in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Naeem Tahir, a veteran actor and respected writer, and Yasmeen Tahir. He is the grandson of famous writers Imtiaz Ali Taj and Hijab Imtiaz Ali.
Moreover, he has a brother, Ali Tahir who is an actor as well, best known for starring in the comedy-drama sitcom Teen Bata Teen. His other brother, Mehran Tahir, is a TV producer, who has worked for Hum TV. He grew up with his family in Pakistan and returned to the United States in 1980.
Faran Tahir Wife
Faran Tahir is a married man. He is married to his wife Marie Tahir. The exact date and venue of their wedding are yet to be revealed. The couple has a son named Javan Tahir and daughter named Lena Tahir. His son, Javan had a small role in Iron Man.
Faran Tahir Movies And Tv Shows | Faran Tahir Grey’s Anatomy
Movies
- 1994 The Jungle Book
- 2002 A Town Without Pity
- 2005 Manticore
- 2007 Charlie Wilson’s War
- 2008 Iron Man
- 2009 Star Trek
- 2010 Ashes
- 2014 Jinn
- 2015 Flight World War II
- 2016 Honeyglue
- 2019 Boris and the Bomb
Television Shows
- 1989 Midnigh t Caller
- 2000 The Practice
- 2003 The Agency
- 2006 Charmed
- 2008 Lost
- 2009 Grey’s Anatomy
- 2011 Blue Bloods
- 2013 Private Practice
- 2015 Criminal Minds
- 2015 Supergirl
- 2016 American Crime
- 2016–17 Once Upon a Time
- 2017 Prison Break: Resurrection
- 2017 Scandal
- 2019 MacGyver
Faran Tahir Interview
Q: Are you aware of the fan following for you in Pakistan?
Faran Tahir: I am very humbled by the support I get from people in Pakistan. It’s the wind beneath my wings.
Q: Do you have any memories of Karachi?
Faran Tahir: I have a lot of family in Karachi so have numerous fond memories of the city; especially it’s food and friendliness.
Q: What do you think of the new movies coming up in Pakistan?
Faran Tahir: I think Pakistan’s cinema revival is something we should all be proud of. I love that we are being innovative and bravely exploring new genres and relevant topics.
Q: From all the shows you’ve worked on, which set was the most fun to be on and why?
Faran Tahir: That’s a very hard question to answer. It’s funny how in this business you almost create a little family in a very short period of time.
Q: Ever had strange requests from friends and relatives back home for autographs and pictures of fellow co-stars?
Faran Tahir: Nothing too crazy but when people do ask, it is very humbling.
Q: What would your dream role be, if you haven’t gotten to play it already?
Faran Tahir: Any role that one can sink one’s teeth into is a dream role.
Q: Would you say it’s just as hard for a Pakistani to enter Hollywood, as anyone else, or harder now given the political climate?
Faran Tahir: It is a tough business. Each person has his or her own obstacles to overcome. I never consider others’ plights and challenges any less than mine.
Q: Did you think roles are stereotypical for actors of South-Asian background in Hollywood?
Faran Tahir: Not always. Yes, there are certain types of roles that are more common but it is gradually changing.
Q: Would you like to work in a Pakistani film?
Faran Tahir: I would love to work in Pakistan provided it’s a good script and the logistics work out.
Q: Give us your favourite dialogue from all the characters you have played, where’s it from?
Faran Tahir: “Speak of me as I am, nothing extenuate” Othello, Act 5, Scene 2.
Faran Tahir Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website
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