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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Nationality
Religion
Islam
Languages
English
Spouse
Nana Visitor (1997-2001)
Education
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, St Lawrence College
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Ἀλέξανδρος)
Popularity
Tier B -- 52,398 Wikipedia views/month
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Notable
Only A-tier person from Sudan
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 22
Career
Career spanning 36 years (1988-2024)
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Filmography (27)
Biography
Siddig El Tahir El Fadil El Siddig Abderrahman Mohammed Ahmed Abdel Karim El Mahdi (born November 21, 1965) is a Sudanese-born English actor, also known as Siddig El Fadil and his stage name Alexander Siddig.
He is known for playing Dr. Julian Bashir in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and for his performances as Prince Nasir Al-Subaai in Syriana (2005) and as Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani in Kingdom of Heaven (2005). He has also guest starred on 24 as Hamri Al-Assad. Siddig co-starred in the award-winning film Cairo Time (2009) as Tareq Khalifa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Alexander Siddig?
Alexander Siddig is 60 years old, born on .
Where was Alexander Siddig born?
Alexander Siddig was born in Omdurman, Sudan.
What movies or shows has Alexander Siddig been in?
Alexander Siddig has 27 credits in our database. Notable titles include Fallen (2024), Deliver Us (2023), Shantaram (2022), The Spy (2019), The Kennedys: After Camelot (2017).
What is Alexander Siddig known for?
Alexander Siddig is primarily known as an actor. Siddig El Tahir El Fadil El Siddig Abderrahman Mohammed Ahmed Abdel Karim El Mahdi (born November 21, 1965) is a Sudanese-born English actor, also known…
Where can I find more information about Alexander Siddig?
You can find more about Alexander Siddig on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
