Director

Elham Ehsas

Acting

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Directed credits

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Beginning to build directing work.

TMDB popularity

1.6

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Directed movies: 4Directed series: 0All crew credits: 4

TMDB ID: 1010819

IMDb ID: nm2799427

Known for: Acting

Born: December 1, 1990

Age: 35

Place of birth: Kabul, Afghanistan

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 2007 - 2026

Years active: 20

Average TMDB rating: 6.98

Wikidata: Q98446195

Also known as

Elham Elas

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Director (4)

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Biography

Elham Ehsas is a BAFTA nominated and Oscar shortlisted writer, director and actor known primarily for his controversial roles on both the big and the small screens. He made his acting debut in the acclaimed international hit film The Kite Runner, and has since appeared in numerous films and TV including Brad Pitt's War Machine, Netflix's Young Wallander, the final season of ShowTime's Homeland as well as Apple TV's Shantaram. He has also performed on stage in the Young Vic, West End and New York runs of the play 'The Jungle'. Elham continues to challenge himself by tackling complicated characters in both film and television, in addition to writing and developing his own thought-provoking films.

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