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| Philip Shahbaz | |
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| Born | (1974-07-01) July 1, 1974 (age 50) Chicago, Illinois |
| Education | Whitworth University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Philip Shahbaz (born July 1, 1974) is an American actor who is known as the voice of Altaïr Ibn-LaʼAhad in the Ubisoft video game Assassin's Creed, for his portrayal of Hollywood legend Peter Bogdanovich in Hulu's Welcome to Chippendales, and for his recurring role as Rabbi Akiva in The Chosen, the hit television drama about the life of Jesus, and those who knew him.
Early life and education
Shahbaz was born in Chicago, Illinois. His father is Assyrian, raised both in Iran and Iraq. His mother is Lebanese. They met in Beirut, Lebanon before emigrating to the United States in 1970. His family moved from Chicago to Turlock, California in 1982.
Shahbaz attended college at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. After graduating in 1996 with degrees in both Theatre and Communications, he relocated to the Los Angeles area.
Acting career
Shahbaz began his acting career in 2005 with a guest appearance on the FX series Over There. Shortly after, he was cast in several principal roles, including shows such as The Unit on CBS, Showtime's Sleeper Cell, NBC's E-Ring, and Showtime's Californication.
In 2007, Shahbaz was cast as the assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad in the Ubisoft video game Assassin's Creed. Since then, Shahbaz has voiced numerous commercials and several Netflix series.
Shahbaz has also made guest appearances on show's such as 24, Grey's Anatomy, Seal Team, NCIS, Bosch: Legacy, and as Hollywood Legend, Peter Bogdanovich in the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales.
In 2022, Shahbaz was cast in the historical drama television series The Chosen. His recurring character, Rabbi Akiva, is a Pharisee living in Capernaum and a nemesis of Jesus, who is portrayed by Jonathan Roumie.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Over There | Iraqi Soldier #2 |
| 2006 | E-Ring | Palace Guard |
| The Unit | Dasani | |
| Sleeper Cell | Custom Agent | |
| 2007 | Californication | Man on Cell Phone |
| Journeyman | Superior | |
| Chuck | Art Dealer | |
| 2008 | Caught in the Action | Undercover |
| Mind of Mencia | Terrorist | |
| Eleventh Hour | ER Doctor | |
| 2009 | The Bill Engvall Show | Maitre'd |
| 2010 | 24 | Wasim's Officer |
| Grey's Anatomy | Translator | |
| Undercovers | Communications Officer | |
| 2012 | Touch | Abdul's Uncle #1 |
| 2013 | Lauren | Husband |
| 2020 | Paranormal | Wahbi (voice) |
| 2021 | NCIS | Doctor Hamza Bashar |
| SEAL Team | Yassine 'Raqqa Jacques' Kassen | |
| So Not Worth It | Aksour | |
| 2022 | Bosch: Legacy | Cyrus |
| Welcome to Chippendales | Peter Bogdanovich |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Assassin's Creed | Altaïr Ibn-LaʼAhad |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Matthew 26:17 | Matthew |
| 2006 | Jaded | Professor |
| 2007 | Unending Hell | Muhammed |
| 2009 | The Terrorist | Sameh Bahar (voice) |
| 2010 | Jeffie Was Here | Mahmood |
| 2020 | DNA | Nadir (voice) |
| 2021 | Squared Love | Adnrzej (voice) |
References
- Valentine, Rebekah (2023-06-12). "Assassin's Creed: Mirage Aims to Improve on the Representation of the Original Assassin's Creed". IGN. Retrieved 2024-03-02.