Biographie
An internationally acclaimed actor and producer, he has dreamed of becoming an actor since the age of 7. At 16, during wartime, he fled to the USA, initially arriving in New York in 1983 before moving to California, where his acting career began. He has appeared in some of the most iconic films of our time, including Ghost, Bad Influence, True Romance, and The Siege. He has collaborated with renowned directors such as Tony Scott, Ed Zwick, Curtis Hanson, Sam Raimi, and Jerry Zucker. On television, he has held recurring roles on popular shows like 24 and The Shield. Recently, he guest-starred on hit TV series S.W.A.T. and Seal Team. His latest leading role was in the feature film I Am Fear. He gained global recognition for his role in Green Zone (starring Matt Damon and directed by Paul Greengrass), for which he was nominated for the 42nd Image Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2012, he achieved another milestone when his production company, Cedar Films LLC, produced the short film The American Failure. Premiering at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, the film marked his debut as producer, writer, and director, winning multiple awards including 3 Best Picture, 4 Best Actor, and 2 Best Director honors at various U.S. film festivals.
