Fares Fares
Biography
Fares Fares is a Lebanese-Swedish stage, film and television actor. He often plays starring roles in the feature films of his brother, Josef Fares. Born on April 29, 1973, in Beirut, Lebanon, Fares Fares has a career spanning 45 known credits. He is known for his acting work and has a content score of 100 on TMDB. Fares Fares has appeared in films produced by Zentropa, alongside Nikolaj Lie Kaas. He is also known by the name Фарес Фарес فارس فارس.
Career overview
Fares Fares is a stage, film, and television actor known for his starring roles in feature films. He often collaborates with his brother, Josef Fares, who directs many of these films. Fares has appeared in a significant number of films, with a total of 45 known credits.
As an actor, Fares has worked extensively in film, with a notable association with the production company Zentropa. He has shared the screen with other notable actors, including Nikolaj Lie Kaas, in films produced by Zentropa. Fares' acting career spans multiple countries, reflecting his Lebanese-Swedish background.
Fares' career is marked by his versatility and range as an actor. He has appeared in a wide variety of films, showcasing his ability to adapt to different roles and genres. With a total of 45 known credits, Fares has established himself as a prominent figure in the film industry, particularly in collaborations with his brother Josef Fares.
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Career timeline
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48 titles- Adult Supervision (2026) as Bobo
- Eagles of the Republic (2025) as George Fahmy
- We Come in Peace (2025) as Elias
- The Decameron (2024) as Ruggiero
- Il était une fois... « La Conspiration du Caire » (2024) as Self
- A Day and a Half (2023) as Lukas
- A Day and a Half (2023) Director
- A Day and a Half (2023) Writer
- The Contractor (2022) as Salim
- BIANCA (2022) as Self - Guest
- Cairo Conspiracy (2022) as Ibrahim
- The Wheel of Time (2021) as Ishamael
- Carina Bergfeldt (2021) as Self - Guest
- Partisan (2020) as Johnny
- Chernobyl (2019) as Bacho
- Luuk & Hallberg (2019) as Self
- The Purity of Vengeance (2018) as Hafez el-Assad
- The Nile Hilton Incident (2017) as Noredin
- The Nile Hilton Incident (2017) Executive Producer
- Westworld (2016) as Antoine Costa
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) as Senator Vaspar
- A Conspiracy of Faith (2016) as Hafez el-Assad
- The Commune (2016) as Allon
- Child 44 (2015) as Alexei Andreyev
- The Absent One (2014) as Hafez el-Assad
- The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013) as Hafez el-Assad
- Zero Dark Thirty (2012) as Hakim
- Safe House (2012) as Vargas
- Easy Money: Hard to Kill (2012) as Mahmoud
- Sleepwalking in the Rift (2012)
- The Three Musketeers - The Musical (2012) as Athos
- Hellenius Hörna (2010) as Self - Guest
- Easy Money (2010) as Mahmoud
- Metropia (2009) as Firaz (voice)
- The Fur (2008) as Richardt
- For a Moment, Freedom (2008)
- Leende Guldbruna Ögon (2007) as Roshan
- Leende Guldbruna Ögon (2007)
- 7 Millionaires (2006) as Kristoffer El-Zeid
- Kill Your Darlings (2006) as Omar
- Bang Bang Orangutang (2005) as Patrik
- Zozo (2005)
- Fakiren fra Bilbao (2004) as Frank Flambert
- Day and Night (2004) as Kristian
- Chlorox, Ammonium and Coffee (2004) as Jesus
- Kopps (2003) as Jacob
- Days Like This (2001) as Michel
- The Best Man's Wedding (2000) as Roro
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Fares Fares best known for?
Fares Fares is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Eagles of the Republic (2025), We Come in Peace (2025), The Decameron (2024), The Contractor (2022).
When and where was Fares Fares born?
Fares Fares was born on April 29, 1973 in Beirut, Lebanon.
How many credits does Fares Fares have?
Fares Fares has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2026.
What is Fares Fares's background in cinema and television?
Fares Fares is a Lebanese-Swedish stage, film and television actor. He often plays starring roles in the feature films of his brother, Josef Fares. Born on April 29, 1973, in Beirut, Lebanon, Fares Fares has a career spanning 45 known credits. He is known for his acting work and has a content score of 100 on TMDB. Fare...