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Yousuf Azami
Acting
Biography
Yousuf Azami (also credited as Chookie Sibuo / Yousef Azani) is an Afghan-American actor (5′ 8″), SAG-AFTRA member, based in Los Angeles. He escaped the Taliban as a refugee and began acting in 1997. He speaks Pashto, Russian, Arabic, and Dari/Farsi. His career is concentrated in military/war and Middle Eastern roles. His film credits include Crank (2006, as Arab Cabbie), Brothers (2009), Lone Survivor (2013), Camp X-Ray (2014), and 12 Strong (2018). On television he appeared in SEAL Team, Shooter, and The Unit. He also did voice work for Medal of Honor and Red Dead Redemption. His date of birth is unconfirmed. No major awards are on record.
BODY OF WORK
Yousuf Azami's Filmography
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12 Strong
as Captain
Camp X-Ray
as Ehan
Lone Survivor
as Shah
Brothers
as Taliban Leader
Charlie Wilson's War
as Work Relief Guy (uncredited)
Color of the Cross
Crank
as Arab Cabbie
Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended
as Arbman
War Stories
as Guard
Ultimate Love Games
as Prince / Dominatrix's Slaveman
Moonbase
as Red