Omid Djalili
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
61 years
Origin
UK
Active
1979 — Present
Omid Djalili is a British stand-up comedian, actor, television producer and writer. Djalili was born on 30 September 1965 in St Mary Abbots Hospital in Kensington, London, to Iranian Baháʼí parents Ahmad and Parvaneh Djalili. His parents emigrated from Tehran to London in 1958. He has a brother and sister. His mother was a dressmaker who at one point assisted Iranian singer Googoosh. His father was a liaison officer at...
History of the Legend
Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
Midsomer Murders
Starring as Othello Khan
The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
Gladiator
as Slave Trader
Black Books
as Trebor
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
as Perfectionist (voice)
His Dark Materials
as Dr. Martin Lanselius
Would I Lie to You?
as Self
Journey to Bethlehem
as Melchior
The Bad Guys 2
as Mr. Soliman (voice)
Top Gear
as Self
Midsomer Murders
as Othello Khan
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
105 Credits found
In Your Dreams
Sandman (voice)
2025
The Bad Guys 2
Mr. Soliman (voice)
2025
Deep Cover
Sagar
2025
Journey to Bethlehem
Melchior
2023
The Change
Steve
2023
Love Again
Mohsen
2023
Tomorrow Morning
Cast
2022
Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy
Self
2021
Britney
Dr. Pellis
2021
Blankety Blank
Self - Panellist
2021
Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line Up
Self - Guest
2021
Les Dawson Lost Tapes
Self
2021
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Self - Expert
2020
Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World
Self
2020
Winning Combination
Self - Presenter
2020
Beat the Chasers
Self
2020
The Way Out
Guide
2020
His Dark Materials
Dr. Martin Lanselius
2019
We Are Most Amused and Amazed
Self
2018
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Cavalier
2018
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Greek Official
2018
Dying Laughing
Self
2017
The Comedian's Guide to Survival
Himself
2016
Going Forward
Dave Wilde
2016
Insert Name Here
Self - Panelist
2016
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
Self - Voice of Trumper
2015
Dickensian
Mr Venus
2015
Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism
Barry Rix
2015
Shaun the Sheep Movie
Trumper (voice)
2015
Retrospective
Nabil Sr
2014
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Self
2014
We Are Many
Executive Producer
2014
Omid Djalili: Tour of Duty
Writer
2012
Comedy World Cup
Team Captain
2012
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Self - Host
2012
Big Fat Gypsy Gangster
Jik Jickkles
2011
The Egyptian Job
Himself (Narrator)
2011
Just Like Us
Self
2011
The Paul Reiser Show
Habib
2011
Little Crackers
Writer
2010
Mr. Nice
Saleem Malik
2010
Sex and the City 2
Mr. Safir, Hotel Manager
2010
The Infidel
Executive Producer
2010
Omid Djalili: Live in London
Writer
2009
New Town
Walter
2009
Kate Garraway's Life Stories
Cast
2009
Dead Man Running
Fat Bald Man
2009
We Are Most Amused
Self
2008
The Love Guru
Guru Satchabigknoba
2008
Headcases
Cast
2008
Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy
Self
2007
Omid Djalili: No Agenda
Omid Djalili
2007
The Omid Djalili Show
Creator
2007
Would I Lie to You?
Self
2007
Grow Your Own
Ali
2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Askay / Pusasn
2007
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
The One Show
Self - Guest
2006
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
Cast
2006
Over the Hedge
Tiger (voice)
2006