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Alexander Karim

Acting Born May 26, 1976 Helsingborg, Malmöhus län, Sweden 65 credits
65
Total Credits
2026
57 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Alexander Karim is an actor born on May 26, 1976, in Helsingborg, Malmöhus län, Sweden. He has been involved in the acting profession, with a total of 65 known credits. His known film and television appearances include Gladiator II, Zero Dark Thirty, and Tyrant. He has also appeared in other films and television shows, such as Dívka a moře, Familjen Babajou, Lasermannen, Ute och cyklar, Abysses, Advokaten, The Master Plan, and Dying of the Light.

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Career

Career overview

Alexander Karim is a Swedish actor born on May 26, 1976, in Helsingborg, Sweden. He has appeared in a variety of film and television productions throughout his career. Karim's known credits include the 2012 film Zero Dark Thirty and the 2014 television series Tyrant, in which he played the role of Ihab Rashid.

Karim's filmography also includes the 2014 film Dying of the Light, where he portrayed Muhammad Banir. Additionally, he has appeared in the 2015 film The Master Plan as Ragnar Vanheden. Karim's television credits extend to the 2018-2023 series Advokaten, where he played the role of Frank Nordling. He has also appeared in the 2023 television series Abysses, playing the character of Dr. Sigur Johanson.

Karim's filmography spans multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His known credits total 65, indicating a significant body of work in the entertainment industry.

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Known for

Film

Gladiator II

as Ravi
Film

Young Woman and the Sea

as Benji Zammit

The Wheel of Time

as Lews Therin Telamon
Film

Zero Dark Thirty

as Detainee on Monitor

Stjärnorna på slottet

2006
Film

Young Frankenstein

as Bartender

Frequent co-stars

Paul Mescal 1 shared title
Denzel Washington 1 shared title
Pedro Pascal 1 shared title
Connie Nielsen 1 shared title
Joseph Quinn 1 shared title
Fred Hechinger 1 shared title
Lior Raz 1 shared title
Derek Jacobi 1 shared title
Peter Mensah 1 shared title
Matt Lucas 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Villain of Villains
The DogSafe HouseHåkan Bråkan 003Off Track 2
Gladiator IIYoung Woman and the SeaHome in YouShadow Land
The Swarm
The Wheel of TimeMasked Singer SverigeThe BoxSvenska PowerkvinnorGlacier
Thin IceWe Got This
Över AtlantenWeddings, Funerals and BaptismsCall Mom!
The Lawyer
Double Play
Renées bryggaJohan Falk: Silent DiplomacyJohan Falk: The EndThe Jönsson Gang - The Master PlanJohan Falk: Blood Diamonds
Dying of the LightOn the Edge
Johan Falk: Kodnamn: LisaFör Sverige i tiden
Real HumansZero Dark ThirtyThe Last WeekendJohan Falk: Spelets reglerJohan Falk: Organizatsija Karayan
Varg Veum - Black Sheep
A Swedish Midsummer Sex ComedyFamiljen BabajouFamiljen Babajou · Writer
What No One Knows
Stjärnorna på slottetHerrskap och tjänstehjonDu & jagGod Willing
En decemberdrömThe Laser ManAbout Sara
Capricciosa
MalcolmMalcolm · WriterTompta Gudh
Four Women
Scene of the Crime

Full Filmography

65 titles
  • The Villain of Villains (2026) as Metamorfors
  • The Dog (2025) as MZ
  • Safe House (2025) as Joseph
  • Håkan Bråkan 003 (2025) as Jens Raptor
  • Off Track 2 (2025)
  • Gladiator II (2024) as Ravi
  • Young Woman and the Sea (2024) as Benji Zammit
  • Home in You (2024) as David
  • Shadow Land (2024) as Nathan Malone
  • The Swarm (2023) as Dr. Sigur Johanson
  • The Wheel of Time (2021) as Lews Therin Telamon
  • Masked Singer Sverige (2021) as Scengångaren
  • The Box (2021) as Detective Thomas Lovell
  • Svenska Powerkvinnor (2021) as Self
  • Glacier (2021) as Erik
  • Glacier (2021) Executive Producer
  • Earthbound (2021) as Max
  • Bröllop, begravning och dop - filmen (2021)
  • Thin Ice (2020) as Viktor Baker
  • We Got This (2020) as Alex
  • Över Atlanten (2019) as Self
  • Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms (2019)
  • Call Mom! (2019) as Alex
  • The Lawyer (2018) as Frank Nordling
  • Double Play (2017) as Bubu
  • Renées brygga (2015) as Himself
  • Johan Falk: Silent Diplomacy (2015) as Niklas Saxlid
  • Johan Falk: The End (2015) as Niklas Saxlid
  • The Jönsson Gang - The Master Plan (2015) as Ragnar Vanheden
  • Johan Falk: Blood Diamonds (2015) as Niklas Saxlid
  • Johan Falk: Lockdown (2015) as Niklas Saxlid
  • Arne Dahl: Mörkertal (2015) as Bengt Åkesson
  • Arne Dahl: Dödsmässa (2015) as Bengt Åkesson
  • Beginning of the End (2015)
  • Arne Dahl - A Midsummer Night's Dream (2015) as Bengt Åkesson
  • Dying of the Light (2014) as Muhammad Banir
  • On the Edge (2014) as Jobbe
  • Johan Falk: Kodnamn: Lisa (2013) as Niklas Saxlid
  • För Sverige i tiden (2013) as Markus
  • Real Humans (2012) as Douglas
  • Zero Dark Thirty (2012) as Detainee on Monitor
  • The Last Weekend (2012) as Milo
  • Johan Falk: Spelets regler (2012) as Niklas Saxlid
  • Johan Falk: Organizatsija Karayan (2012) as Niklas Saxlid
  • Varg Veum - Black Sheep (2011) as Alexander Latoor
  • A Swedish Midsummer Sex Comedy (2009) as Micke
  • Familjen Babajou (2009) as Pappa
  • Familjen Babajou (2009) Writer
  • What No One Knows (2008)
  • Stjärnorna på slottet (2006)
  • Herrskap och tjänstehjon (2006)
  • Du & jag (2006) as Annas kille Steve
  • God Willing (2006)
  • En decemberdröm (2005) as Vaktis
  • The Laser Man (2005) as Beraki
  • About Sara (2005) as Pelle
  • Capricciosa (2003) as Kamal
  • Malcolm (2002) as Malcolm
  • Malcolm (2002) Writer
  • Tompta Gudh (2002) as Amir
  • Four Women (2001) as Alexander
  • Scene of the Crime (1970) as Bartender
  • Embassy
  • The Villain of Villains 2 as Metamorfors
  • The Apple Tree Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Alexander Karim best known for?

Alexander Karim is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gladiator II (2024), Young Woman and the Sea (2024), The Wheel of Time (2021), Zero Dark Thirty (2012).

When and where was Alexander Karim born?

Alexander Karim was born on May 26, 1976 in Helsingborg, Malmöhus län, Sweden.

How many credits does Alexander Karim have?

Alexander Karim has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2026.

What is Alexander Karim's background in cinema and television?

Alexander Karim is an actor born on May 26, 1976, in Helsingborg, Malmöhus län, Sweden. He has been involved in the acting profession, with a total of 65 known credits. His known film and television appearances include Gladiator II, Zero Dark Thirty, and Tyrant. He has also appeared in other films and television shows,...