Faran Tahir Biography

Fast Facts

• Won a Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Ensemble Cast for "Star Trek" in 2009
• Graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Theatre and earned his graduated degree from Harvard University's Institute for Advanced Theater Training
• Made his screen acting debut in an episode of the TV series "Midnight Caller" in 1989
• Quote: "My philosophy is that the body is smart․․․My fitness is important as a human․․․important as an actor․ This is the instrument we use․ You have to be mindful of how you treat yourself․"
• Quote: "Most roles in live theater that require emotional honesty are much harder․ You have to bring the same energy, honesty, and commitment every night․․․To be able to give everything you have for eight shows six days a week can be very hard․"
• Best known for his role as Raza in "Iron Man" and as Captain Robau in the 2009 film "Star Trek․"
• Has also appeared in a number of stage productions, including "Arabian Nights," "Indian Ink," and "Macbeth․"
• Had a guest starring role as the Egyptian god Osiris on the TV series "Supernatural" in 2011