Omid Djalili
Omid Djalili is a British-Iranian actor and comedian known for his distinctive voice and engaging comedic style. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'The Infidel' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.' Djalili has built a reputation for his versatility, often... Read More
Known for
Gladiator (1992)
Chicago's slimiest fight promoter introduces a promising young athlete to the dark side of illegal boxing.
The Mummy (2017)
Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in...
Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix...
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Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
The Siege30 April 1980. Six armed Iranians belonging to the country's Arab minority stormed the embassy in London, taking 26 people... |
Unknown character | |
| 2025 |
In Your DreamsStevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman... |
Sandman (voice) | |
| 2025 |
The Bad Guys 2The now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes,... |
Mr. Soliman (voice) | |
| 2025 |
Deep CoverKat is an improv comedy teacher beginning to question if she’s missed her shot at success. When an undercover cop... |
Sagar | |
| 2023 |
Journey to BethlehemA young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will... |
Melchior | |
| 2023 |
The ChangeLinda finds a new lease on life when she learns that she's experiencing menopause. So she heads to the forest... |
Steve | |
| 2023 |
Love AgainMira Ray, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, John, sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell... |
Mohsen | |
| 2022 |
Tomorrow MorningThe musical follows the relationships of what at first seems like two different couples separated by a span of time;... |
Unknown character | |
| 2021 |
Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice GuyGathering together the very best of British comedy for a special night of stand-up, chat and sacks of cheer. The... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
BritneyAfter living thousands of miles apart, Charly and Ellen are reunited. But they are not as inseparable as Ellen had... |
Dr. Pellis | |
| 2021 |
Blankety BlankBradley Walsh presents the triumphant return of Britain's blank-iest game show. Can he control his celebrity panel and help contestants... |
Self - Panellist | |
| 2021 |
Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line UpPaul and members of the studio audience ask celebrity guests intriguing questions, scenarios and dilemmas. The guests then line-up in... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2021 |
Les Dawson Lost TapesThrough previously unseen footage and clips, we reveal a very different side to the late comedian Les Dawson's public persona... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Michael McIntyre's The WheelMichael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants, guided... |
Self - Expert | |
| 2020 |
Cold War Steve Meets the Outside WorldFilm following the acclaimed Birmingham based artist, known for his controversial satirical collages, as he embarks on a UK wide... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Winning CombinationNine contestants, who are assigned a number between one and nine. They are whittled down to a final four, and... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 2020 |
Beat the ChasersAll five of the Chasers appear together to take on all comers and form the best quiz team in the... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
The Way OutA surreal, theatrical adventure in which a young person escapes into a seemingly empty building at night, and meets a... |
Guide | |
| 2019 |
His Dark MaterialsLyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search... |
Dr. Martin Lanselius | |
| 2018 |
We Are Most Amused and AmazedA spectacular night of comedy and magic from The London Palladium to celebrate the 70th birthday of HRH The Prince... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
The Nutcracker and the Four RealmsWhen Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her... |
Cavalier | |
| 2018 |
Mamma Mia! Here We Go AgainFive years after meeting her three fathers, Sophie Sheridan prepares to open her mother’s hotel. In 1979, young Donna Sheridan... |
Greek Official | |
| 2017 |
Dying LaughingThe craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians. |
Self | |
| 2016 |
The Comedian's Guide to SurvivalOne man's journey around the world to discover the secret of comedy. |
Himself | |
| 2016 |
Going ForwardThree-part dark comedy series about three days in the life of a sandwich generation couple - a care worker and... |
Dave Wilde | |
| 2016 |
Insert Name HereComedy panel show about people with the same first name, hosted by Sue Perkins. |
Self - Panelist | |
| 2015 |
DickensianDickensian intertwines the realm of fictional characters in Charles Dickens’ novels—including Scrooge, Fagin and Miss Havisham—in half-hour episodes, as their... |
Mr Venus | |
| 2015 |
A Grand Night In: The Story of AardmanJulie Walters tells the story of how Morph, Shaun the Sheep and that cheese-loving man Wallace and his dog Gromit... |
Self - Voice of Trumper | |
| 2015 |
Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of HypnotismAn orphan who practices hypnosis faces off against a bank robber who wants her book on the art form. |
Barry Rix | |
| 2015 |
Shaun the Sheep MovieWhen Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he... |
Trumper (voice) | |
| 2014 |
RetrospectiveA wartime photographer takes the last photograph of his career in Palestine, and later uses it to save his own... |
Nabil Sr | |
| 2014 |
Alan Davies: As Yet UntitledOne of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage,... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Omid Djalili: Tour of DutyLive stand up performance from the British-Iranian comedian. Captured on his 2012 'Tour of Duty' tour, Djalili brings his trademark... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Comedy World CupDavid Tennant hosts the competition to determine which of Britain's comedians have the biggest fountain of funny knowledge |
Team Captain | |
| 2012 |
The Great Sport Relief Bake OffWell-known faces don their aprons in this charity special. Who has got what it takes to go all the way... |
Self - Host | |
| 2011 |
Big Fat Gypsy GangsterAfter sixteen years at Her Majesty's Pleasure, Britain's hardest man is released from prison, and into the care of a... |
Jik Jickkles | |
| 2011 |
The Egyptian JobIn Egypt, 1888 Flinders Petrie finally broke in to the burial chamber of King Amenemhat III one of the wealthiest... |
Himself (Narrator) | |
| 2011 |
Just Like UsThe director takes us on a hilarious tour from Dubai to Beirut, Riyadh to New York with a gaggle of... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
The Paul Reiser ShowThe Paul Reiser Show is an American television series that aired on NBC. In May 2010, NBC announced that it... |
Habib | |
| 2010 |
Mr. NiceBiopic about 1970s Welsh marijuana trafficker Howard Marks, whose inventive smuggling schemes made him a huge success in the drug... |
Saleem Malik | |
| 2010 |
The Michael Ball ShowThe Michael Ball Show was a British topical entertainment show broadcast on ITV in 2010. It featured entertainment, discussion and... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
Sex and the City 2Carrie, Charlotte, and Miranda are all married now, but they're still up for a little fun in the sun. When... |
Mr. Safir, Hotel Manager | |
| 2010 |
Let's Dance for Sport ReliefCelebrities perform famous dance routines in front of a panel of judges to raise money for the Sport Relief appeal,... |
Self - Contestant | |
| 2010 |
The InfidelBased in a London suburb Mahmud Nasir lives with his wife, Saamiya, and two children, Rashid and Nabi. His son... |
Mahmud Nasir | |
| 2009 |
Omid Djalili: Live in LondonHe's back! One of Britain's best loved comedians, the multi award-winning British-Iranian, Omid Djalili takes on the world in a... |
Omid Djalili | |
| 2009 | Self | ||
| 2009 |
New TownStarry architects Purves and Pekkala are offered the chance to redesign a Georgian church, but when the head of Scottish... |
Walter | |
| 2009 |
Kate Garraway's Life StoriesCelebrities open up to Kate Garraway in intimate and moving interviews. |
Unknown character | |
| 2009 |
Dead Man RunningA loan shark gives ex-con Nick a period of 24 hours in order to pay back the money he owes.... |
Fat Bald Man | |
| 2008 |
We Are Most AmusedWe Are Most Amused was a gala event held at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 12 November 2008 in honour... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
The Love GuruBorn in America and raised in an Indian ashram, Pitka returns to his native land to seek his fortune as... |
Guru Satchabigknoba | |
| 2008 |
HeadcasesHeadcases was an ITV satirical animation show based on current affairs. It employed the same satirical style as Spitting Image,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
Omid Djalili: No AgendaOmid Djalili is an award winnig British Iranian actor and comedian. Acclaimed as one of Britain's funniest standup comedians, he... |
Omid Djalili | |
| 2007 |
The Omid Djalili ShowThe Omid Djalili Show was a British sketch comedy/stand-up comedy television show produced by Hat Trick Productions for BBC One.... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
Would I Lie to You?A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Grow Your OwnA refugee family are given an allotment plot and are met with suspicion by the people who have worked the... |
Ali | |
| 2007 |
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndAfter losing Captain Jack Sparrow to the locker of Davy Jones, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Captain Barbossa journey to... |
Askay / Pusasn | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the HallThe rebirth of Amnesty International's legendary SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL at the Royal Albert Hall on 14th October - after a... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
The One ShowA topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One. |
Self | |
| 2006 |
The One ShowA topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2006 |
Rob Brydon's Annually RetentiveComedy series in which Rob Brydon plays himself as the host of a low-rent panel show |
Unknown character | |
| 2006 |
Over the HedgeA scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading... |
Tiger (voice) | |
| 2006 |
World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume OneA superb compilation of some of the best stand-up comedians in the world, including Dave Chappelle (whose last DVD release... |
self | |
| 2006 |
Alien AutopsyHumouristic reconstruction of the 1995 scandal when two British lads were accused of having faked a documentary from the Roswell... |
Melik | |
| 2006 |
TV Heaven, Telly HellTV Heaven, Telly Hell is a comedy television show on Channel 4, presented and produced by Sean Lock. The format... |
Unknown character | |
| 2005 |
My Family and Other AnimalsEscaping the dreary wet weather of 1930s England, an eccentric family uproot and ship themselves to the sunnier climes of... |
Spiro | |
| 2005 |
CasanovaWith a reputation for seducing members of the opposite sex, regardless of their marital status, a notorious womanizer discovers a... |
Lupo | |
| 2005 |
ChopratownVic Chopra (Sanjeev Bhaskar) investigates Ali Ergun (Omid Djalili) a shady Turkish bakery owner. During his investigation he falls foul... |
Ali Ergun | |
| 2005 |
One-Night Stand: Omid DjaliliStand up special |
Himself | |
| 2005 |
DeadlinesAlex Randal (Stephen Moyer), a young reporter on the make, decides, without knowing anything about the situation, to go to... |
Abdul Sayyaf | |
| 2005 |
Cinema IranTracing the history and influence of Iranian cinema and its filmmakers. |
Self - Presenter | |
| 2005 |
Comic AidShot live at the one off Comic Aid benefit gig at London’s Carling Apollo – which sold out in just... |
Unknown character | |
| 2004 |
Sky Captain and the World of TomorrowWhen gigantic robots attack New York City, "Sky Captain" uses his private air force to fight them off. His ex-girlfriend,... |
Kaji | |
| 2004 |
Live at the ApolloA British stand-up comedy programme performed from the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in west London. |
Unknown character | |
| 2004 |
ModiglianiSet in Paris in 1919, biopic centers on the life of late Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, focusing on his last... |
Pablo Picasso | |
| 2004 |
The Calcium KidWhen milkman Jimmy Connelly accidentally puts Britain's contender for the World title out of action, he is propelled from amateur... |
Herbie Bush | |
| 2003 |
Celebrity MastermindCelebrity Mastermind is a British television quiz show broadcast by BBC television. The show is a spin-off of the long-running... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
WhoopiWhoopi was an American situation comedy, starring Whoopi Goldberg. The series revolved around the events and people at her hotel,... |
Nasim Khatenjami | |
| 2003 |
Dinotopia 6: The ExitWhen Karl is bitten by a venomous giant mosquito, his only chance for survival cannot be found on Dinotopia. David... |
Zipeau (voice) | |
| 2003 |
Dinotopia 5: The VirusKarl and Marion are endangered when life on the Earthfarm is threatened by a deadly virus and the culprit is... |
Zipeau (voice) | |
| 2003 |
Dinotopia 4: New HorizonsA hunter discovers the elixir of youth on Dinotopia - only to realize, along with LeSage, the price for getting... |
Zipeau (voice) | |
| 2002 |
Dinotopia 3: The ElectionIdeas of progress turn the peaceful city into a congested metropolis. Could extinction follow? Not with the blessed event that... |
Zipeau (voice) | |
| 2002 |
Dinotopia 2: The TemptationWhen a shipwreck is found on the shores of Dinotopia, Karl uses his newly discovered radio to make contact with... |
Zipeau (voice) | |
| 2002 |
DinotopiaFrank Scott, a wealthy American, crashes his plane into the Caribbean. His two teenaged sons, Karl and David, survive, only... |
Zipeau | |
| 2002 |
Anita and MeMeena, a 12-year-old living in a mining village in the English Midlands in 1972, is the daughter of Indian parents... |
Uncle Amman | |
| 2002 |
Top GearThis fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. The... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
Mean MachineDisgraced ex-England football captain, Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan, is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. He keeps his... |
Raj | |
| 2001 |
Spy GameOn the day of his retirement, a veteran CIA agent learns that his former protégé has been arrested in China,... |
Doumet | |
| 2001 |
Friday Night with Jonathan RossJonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and... |
Self | |
| 2000 |
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawHarvey Birdman, Attorney at Law features ex-superhero Harvey T. Birdman of Birdman and the Galaxy Trio as an attorney working... |
Perfectionist (voice) | |
| 2000 |
Black BooksBlack Books centres around the foul tempered and wildly eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black. Bernard’s devotion to the twin pleasures... |
Trebor | |
| 2000 |
Lock, Stock...Lock, Stock... was a 2000 television series off-shoot from the 1998 film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. The series... |
Ali Gadaffi | |
| 2000 |
Jason and the ArgonautsAt a young age, Jason witnesses the brutal deposement and murder of his father at the hands of his uncle... |
Castor | |
| 2000 |
GladiatorAfter the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable... |
Slave Trader | |
| 1999 |
The World Is Not EnoughGreed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism – it's all in a day's work for Bond, who's on a mission... |
Foreman | |
| 1999 |
Mad CowsWhen her TV star husband Alex decides to divorce her so that he can start a career in politics, newly... |
George | |
| 1999 |
Relic HunterSydney Fox is a professor and globe-trotting "relic hunter" who looks for ancient artifacts to return to museums and/or the... |
Sayid Ahmed Habris | |
| 1999 | Unknown character | ||
| 1999 |
Coming SoonComing Soon is the story of an existentialist-style experimental theatre troupe that travels from London to Scotland trying to organize... |
Amir Hassan | |
| 1999 |
Notting HillLondon bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks... |
Coffee Shop Cashier (uncredited) | |
| 1999 |
The MummyDashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim... |
Gad Hassan | |
| 1998 |
Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-RoundAlexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round was a comedy sketch show which ran on BBC2 for a total of 6 episodes over one... |
Unknown character | |
| 1997 |
Midsomer MurdersThe peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up... |
Othello Khan | |
| 1996 |
Never Mind the BuzzcocksNever Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is... |
Self - Team Captain | |
| 1994 |
Room 101Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish... |
Self | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1993 |
GMTVGMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January... |
Self | |
| 1990 |
Have I Got News for YouHilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no... |
Self - Host | |
| 1990 |
Have I Got News for YouHilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no... |
Self | |
| 1989 |
One Night StandA series of stand-up comedy specials. |
Unknown character | |
| 1987 |
DispatchesLong-running Channel 4 documentary series covering issues about British society, politics, health, religion, international current affairs and the environment. Known... |
Unknown character | |
| 1987 |
The Ruth Rendell MysteriesThe Ruth Rendell mysteries is a British television series made by TVS and Meridian Television for ITV between 2 August... |
Mr Kaiafas | |
| 1979 |
Question TimeThis topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as... |
Himself - Panellist | |
| TBA |
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouBased on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more... |
Self - Presenter | |
| TBA |
About A BellIn a quiet English commuter town, a former parish church is knocked down to make way for a new apartment... |
Sami Shehadi | |
| TBA |
Chandshanbeh Ba SinaA weekly late night show hosted by Iranian comedian Sina Valiollah. |
Guest | |
| TBA |
Performance Live: The Way OutA young person escaping into a building at night is propelled into a surreal theatrical adventure by a mysterious guide... |
Guide |
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Got a question about Omid Djalili?
Omid Djalili is known for his roles in 'The Infidel,' 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End,' and 'Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas.' He often portrays characters that blend humor with cultural commentary.
Omid Djalili has received several awards for his work in comedy and acting, including the Best Male Comedy award at the British Comedy Awards in 2000. He is recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
Omid Djalili's first film appearance was in 'The Man Who Knew Too Little' in 1997, where he played a supporting role. This marked the beginning of his successful acting career.
Omid Djalili's estimated net worth is approximately $5 million. His wealth comes from his successful career in acting, stand-up comedy, and television.
Omid Djalili has three children. However, their names have not been publicly disclosed to respect their privacy.
Omid Djalili performs a mix of observational and political comedy, often drawing from his Iranian heritage and experiences living in the UK. His style is characterized by humor that addresses cultural differences.
Omid Djalili has appeared in several TV shows, including 'The Omid Djalili Show' and 'Who Do You Think You Are?' His television work showcases his comedic talent and engaging personality.
Omid Djalili is known for his charitable work, often supporting causes related to education, health, and cultural understanding. He has participated in various fundraising events and initiatives.