Omid Abtahi

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

2.3006

Gender

Male

Birthday

12-Jul-1979

Age

(47 years old)

Place of Birth

Tehran, Iran

Also Known As
  • امید ابطحی

Omid Abtahi

Biography

Omid Abtahi (Persian: امید ابطحی; born July 12, 1979) is an Iranian-born American actor. He is best known for his roles as Salim in Starz Original American Gods, Penn Pershing in The Mandalorian on Disney+, Saleem Ulman in NCIS on Paramount+, and Homes in the fourth installment of The Hunger Games film series, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. He is also known for his performances as Justin Yates in Ghost Whisperer on CBS and Detective Jerry Molbeck in the American TV adaptation of Those Who Kill on A&E.


Credits

Diplomacy Diplomacy (2009) Character: American Interpreter
Relations between the United States and Iran take an unexpected turn when two diplomats and their interpreters meet for closed-door negotiations.
Ocean of Pearls Ocean of Pearls (2008) Character: Amrit Singh
As a Sikh man with a full beard and turban, AMRIT SINGH is often the target of racial profiling. But when he sees his dreams of becoming Chief of Surgery at a state-of-the-art transplant center dwindle because of his appearance, Amrit goes against a tradition he's maintained his whole life and cuts his hair. Hiding this decision from his girlfriend and family in Toronto is only the start of a series of compromises Amrit finds himself making as he deals with hospital politics and health care injustices. When his compromises result in the death of a patient, Amrit begins to reexamine the value of the religious traditions he'd turned his back on.
Damien: Behind the Scenes Damien: Behind the Scenes (2016) Character: Self
After discovering his origins, Damien Thorn must cope with life as the Anti-Christ. Glenn Mazzara, Executive Producer, and the rest of the staff talk about the 'Omen Curse' that occurred when filming Season 1 of Damien.
Justice Society: World War II Justice Society: World War II (2021) Character: Hawkman (voice)
When the Flash finds himself dropped into the middle of World War II, he joins forces with Wonder Woman and her top-secret team known as the Justice Society of America.
Running with Scissors Running with Scissors (2006) Character: Restaurant Manager
Young Augusten Burroughs absorbs experiences that could make for a shocking memoir: the son of an alcoholic father and an unstable mother, he's handed off to his mother's therapist, Dr. Finch, and spends his adolescent years as a member of Finch's bizarre extended family.
Boys of Abu Ghraib Boys of Abu Ghraib (2014) Character: Ghazi Hammoud
An American soldier deployed at Abu Ghraib finds himself behind the walls of the infamous Hard Site, where he develops a secret friendship with an Iraqi detainee.
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008) Character: Mohammed
Based on Michael Chabon's novel, the film chronicles the defining summer of a recent college graduate who crosses his gangster father and explores love, sexuality, and the enigmas surrounding his life and his city.
Argo Argo (2012) Character: Reza Borhani
As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back (2010) Character: Dr. Jagu / Reporter #2 (voice)
Comet longs to be taken seriously as a full-fledged space chimp. He journeys to the fantastical Planet Malgor and bonds with the adorable alien Kilowatt, living out his ultimate fantasy. However, it's time for Comet to prove himself when the feared alien ruler Zartog takes over Mission Control! Comet must show he has the right stuff, and join fellow chimps Ham, Luna and Titan, to save the day.
Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming (2017) Character: Ramin (voice)
Rosie Ming, a young Canadian poet, is invited to perform at a Poetry Festival in Shiraz, Iran, but she’d rather be in Paris. She lives at home with her over-protective Chinese grandparents and has never been anywhere by herself. Once in Iran, she finds herself in the company of poets and Persians, all who tell her stories that force her to confront her past; the Iranian father she assumed abandoned her and the nature of Poetry itself. It’s about building bridges between cultural and generational divides. It’s about being curious. Staying open. And finding your own voice through the magic of poetry. Rosie goes on an unwitting journey of forgiveness, reconciliation, and perhaps above all, understanding, through learning about her father’s past, her own cultural identity, and her responsibility to it.
Hide Hide (2011) Character: Neil
A Boston detective investigates the mummified remains of six women, based on a novel by Lisa Gardner.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) Character: Homes
As the war between the Capitol and the districts reaches its peak, Katniss Everdeen embarks on a perilous mission to liberate Panem and confront President Snow. Joined by a team of trusted allies, she navigates deadly traps, shifting loyalties, and the heavy cost of rebellion, determined to bring freedom to her people and end the Hunger Games once and for all.
The Last Lullaby The Last Lullaby (2008) Character: Van
Price, a former hitman, is struggling to cope with retirement. He left the assassination business to live the "easy life." However, retirement arrived with its own agenda. It was not the instant peace and calm that Price expected. Rather, it was emptiness, boredom, and, worst of all, restlessness. The Last Lullaby plummets Price back into his old life and forces him into a corner from which he may never escape. Price's old ways no longer work for him when his heart opens, and he finds life beyond his profession. The tension finally boils, as Price must decide to close himself off again or open himself up to a world beyond his control.
Space Chimps Space Chimps (2008) Character: Dr. Jagu (voice)
When an unmanned space shuttle crashes on an uncharted planet, a trio of astronaut chimpanzees are launched by NASA into a wormhole to investigate.
Brothers Brothers (2009) Character: Yusuf
When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam’s wife, Grace, and two children. Sam’s surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.



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