Ali Afshar
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 16, 1975 in Iran
- Active Years
- 1993–2026 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 67 credits in database
Biography
Ali Afshar, born June 16, 1975 in Iran, is a male actor credited in 45 film and television productions. He is also known by the name Alex Dodd. Raised in Northern California, he grew up in the Sonoma Mountains near Petaluma on a 200‑acre ranch where, from the age of five, he raced motorcycles and horses. He is the youngest of three brothers, the son of Eskandar Afshar, an international agricultural businessman, and the late Leila Kasra Afshar, a Persian poet and lyricist who died in 1989. His older brothers are named Pasha and John, and he participated in break‑dancing competitions during his youth.
Career overview
Ali Afshar is a male actor born on June 16, 1975, in Iran. His professional profile on The Movie Database identifies him primarily for his work in acting, and he is also listed under the alternate name Alex Dodd. The biographical entry notes his age as 51 years, reflecting his birth year of 1975. While the database does not enumerate specific titles, it records a total of forty‑five acting credits, indicating a substantial body of work across film and television productions. This breadth of credited appearances suggests a career that spans multiple projects and genres, contributing to a varied on‑screen presence.
The TMDB profile assigns Ali Afshar a content score of 100, denoting a fully documented entry within the database. His classification under “Known For” emphasizes acting as his principal professional focus. The combination of a sizable credit count and a complete profile underscores his active participation in the entertainment industry. Although specific roles or awards are not listed, the available data confirms his established status as a working actor with a significant number of recorded performances.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- Casa Grande (2026) Producer
- High Stakes Holiday (2026) Producer
- Day of Reckoning (2025) Producer
- The Curse of the Necklace (2024) as Charles
- The Curse of the Necklace (2024) Producer
- Casa Grande (2023) as Hazan
- Casa Grande (2023) Executive Producer
- Casa Grande (2023) Creator
- Holiday in the Vineyards (2023) Producer
- A Christmas Mystery (2022) Producer
- A Hollywood Christmas (2022) Producer
- Holiday Harmony (2022) Producer
- I Believe in Santa (2022) Producer
- Hacks (2021) as Director
- Born a Champion (2021) as The Sheik
- Born a Champion (2021) Producer
- A California Christmas: City Lights (2021) as Leo
- A California Christmas: City Lights (2021) Producer
- A California Christmas (2020) as Leo
- A California Christmas (2020) Producer
- Lady Driver (2020) as Earl
- Lady Driver (2020) Producer
- American Fighter (2020) Producer
- Roped (2020) Producer
- The Stand at Paxton County (2020) as Major Khan
- The Stand at Paxton County (2020) Producer
- Wheels of Fortune (2020) as Eskandar
- Wheels of Fortune (2020) Producer
- Bennett's War (2019) as Cyrus
- Bennett's War (2019) Producer
- Dirt (2018) Producer
- The Ride (2018) as Scott Carroll
- The Ride (2018) Producer
- American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) as Hafez Tabad
- American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) Story
- American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) Producer
- Running Wild (2017) as Pahsa Kasra
- Running Wild (2017) Executive Producer
- Pray for Rain (2017) as The Scorpion
- Pray for Rain (2017) Producer
- The Dog Lover (2016) as Raymond
- The Dog Lover (2016) Producer
- The Dog Lover (2016) Executive Producer
- The Dog Lover (2016) Writer
- Damn Foreigners (2015) as Dr. Ali
- Born to Race: Fast Track (2014) Story
- Born to Race: Fast Track (2014) Producer
- Born to Race (2011) as Self
- Born to Race (2011) Story
- Born to Race (2011) Producer
- He's Just Not That Into You (2009) as Skip
- Saving Grace (2007) as Miguel
- Homeland Security (2004) as Achmed
- NCIS (2003) as Yasir Qassam
- The President's Man: A Line in the Sand (2002) as Abir Rashid
- The Agency (2001) as Mansoor
- The Agency (2001) as Khidar Manzoor
- Guardian (2001) as Tarik
- Three Kings (1999) as Iraqi First Kill Soldier
- The King of Queens (1998) as Sanjib
- Godzilla (1998) as Anchorage Sailor
- The Siege (1998) as Ali
- JAG (1995) as Sadik's Henchman
- Masked Rider (1995) as Bjorgy
- Power Rangers (1993) as Phantom Ranger (voice)
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) as Grease
- Wind of Change Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ali Afshar best known for?
Ali Afshar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Casa Grande (2026), Double Trouble (2026), Hacks (2021), Born a Champion (2021).
When and where was Ali Afshar born?
Ali Afshar was born on June 16, 1975 in Iran.
How many credits does Ali Afshar have?
Ali Afshar has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2026.
What is Ali Afshar's background in cinema and television?
Ali Afshar, born June 16, 1975 in Iran, is a male actor credited in 45 film and television productions. He is also known by the name Alex Dodd. Raised in Northern California, he grew up in the Sonoma Mountains near Petaluma on a 200‑acre ranch where, from the age of five, he raced motorcycles and horses. He is the youn...
Ali Afshar by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- NCIS (2003) as Yasir Qassam — aged about 28
- Hacks (2021) as Director — aged about 46
- Saving Grace (2007) as Miguel — aged about 32
- Masked Rider (1995) as Bjorgy — aged about 20
- JAG (1995) as Sadik's Henchman — aged about 20
- The Ride (2018) as Scott Carroll — aged about 43
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