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Actor
Yousuf Azami
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.
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His date of birth is unconfirmed. No major awards are on record.
Known for
Lone Survivor2013
Crank2006
Brothers2009
12 Strong2018
Charlie Wilson's War2007
SEAL Team2017
Camp X-Ray2014
Shooter2016
Filmography
- 201812 StrongFilmCaptain
- 2018Magnum P.I.SeriesLocal Elder
- 2017SEAL TeamSeriesTaliban Lieutenan
- 2016ShooterSeriesMullah Abdul
- 2014Camp X-RayFilmEhan
- 2013Lone SurvivorFilmShah
- 2009BrothersFilmTaliban Leader
- 2007Charlie Wilson's WarFilmWork Relief Guy (uncredited)
- 2006CrankFilmArab Cabbie
- 2006The UnitSeriesMullah
- 2006Color of the CrossFilm
- 2005Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily OffendedFilmArbman
- 2003War StoriesFilmGuard
- 1998Ultimate Love GamesFilmPrince / Dominatrix's Slaveman
- 1997MoonbaseFilmRed