Bashar Rahal Biography

Fast Facts

• Is a graduate of The First English Language High School in Sofia, Bulgaria
• Holds a master's degree in Dramatic Arts from Bulgaria's National Academy of Theatre and Film Art
• Is of Lebanese and Bulgarian heritage
• Is the older brother of famed Bulgarian actress and musician Carla Rahal
• Joined the Bulgarian theater troupe "Tears and Laughs" at the age of 13
• Got his big break in the film industry after being cast in the 1989 drama "Ivan and Alexandra․"
• Has starred in several notable film productions, including "Bridge of Dragons," "Target of Opportunity," "Conan the Barbarian" and "El Gringo․"
• Has appeared in "My Name Is Earl," "24," "Arrested Development" and other popular TV series
• Has worked alongside the likes of Ron Howard, John Cusack, Ben Kingsley, Hilary Duff and numerous other movie stars