Fahim Fazli is an Afghan American actor who primarily works in Hollywood. He is known for his roles in films like "Iron Man (2008)," "Fort Bliss (2014)," and "American Sniper (2014)." |
At the age of 12, Fahim Fazli was separated from his mother, brother, and two sisters (Fahima, Suhail, Almara, and Mina) by Russian forces during the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. |
His family fled from Afghanistan to Pakistan in 1983 and later immigrated to Southern California, USA, due to the Soviet Union's occupation. |
In 1985, Fahim Fazli began appearing in minor roles in American films. |
He worked as a Language Cultural Advisor for the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan from January 2009 to November 2010, and also at ABC News in Afghanistan during this time. |
Fahim Fazli published his memoir "Fahim Speaks: A Warrior-Actor's Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back" in 2012. |
Apart from acting, he has appeared in TV shows and video games, worked as a motivational speaker, and pursued photography. |
Fahim Fazli is multilingual, proficient in several languages including English, Pashto, Dari, Arabic, and more. |
He is a fitness enthusiast and a dog lover, frequently sharing about his physical exercises, meditation, and pet dog on social media. |
In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball and traveling to different places. |