Ismail Bashey
Biography
Ismail Bashey is a male actor from Bombay, India. He began his acting career at a young age, participating in school productions of Shakespeare and Moliere. He later trained in jazz ballet under Karla Singh and Shiamak Davar. Bashey moved to New York, where he trained at the Lee Strasberg theater Institute for three years. During this time, he worked as a TV host on local south Asian cable channels, introducing music videos and Bollywood content on ITV and ATN. He has extensive experience in musical theatre, performing in productions such as Grease, They Are Playing our Song, and Best of Broadway. Bashey has acted in numerous projects, with 45 known credits.
Career overview
Ismail Bashey began his acting career at a young age in Bombay, India, participating in school productions of Shakespeare and Moliere. He then transitioned to professional stage work in musical theatre, performing in productions such as Grease, They Are Playing our Song, and Best of Broadway. Bashey also trained extensively in jazz ballet under the guidance of Karla Singh and Shiamak Davar.
He later moved to New York, where he trained at the Lee Strasberg theater Institute for three years. During this time, Bashey worked as a TV host on local South Asian cable channels, including ITV and ATN, introducing music videos and Bollywood content.
Ismail Bashey has a significant body of work in the acting field, with 45 known credits to his name. He has established himself as a versatile performer, with a background in both stage and screen work.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Ms. Marvel (2022) as Flight Passenger (voice)
- Zafar (2022) as Zafar
- The Virgin of Highland Park (2022) as Dr. Davis
- American Eid (2021) as Altaf
- The Illegal (2021) as Mamujaan
- The Village (2019) as Abbas Azmoun
- SEAL Team (2017) as Salim Hakan
- 24: Legacy (2017) as Saeed Hammad
- Rosewood (2015) as Rishi Singh
- Street (2015) as Store Clerk
- Million Dollar Arm (2014) as Emcee (uncredited)
- Growing Up Fisher (2014) as Olivier
- The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013) as Pak-Punjab Deli Customer
- Elementary (2012) as Quadir Durrani
- Scandal (2012) as President Razani
- Desperate Endeavors (2012) as Ram
- Homeland (2011) as Major Zulfikar
- Unforgettable (2011) as Aziz Malik (uncredited)
- Aks (2011)
- Ishq Junoon Deewangi (2009) as Behram Omar
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Indian Man
- Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) as Various (voice)
- Close to Home (2005) as Bashar Alavi
- Sleeper Cell (2005) as Suheil
- Boston Legal (2004) as Dr. Martin Lee
- Ball and Chain (2004) as Ashol
- Messengers (2004) as Arjen Bhasen
- NCIS (2003) as Nabi
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Restaurant Manager
- Rollerball (2002) as Indian Sports Announcer
- The Guru (2002) as Various Characters (voice, uncredited)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Yossi Almaliakh
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Patel
- Alias (2001) as Mr. Halbe
- The Warrior (2001) as The Warrior (voice)
- Little Senegal (2001) as Foreman
- Mambo Café (2000) as Cabbie #2
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Dr. Dhar
- The Sopranos (1999) as Dr. Mehta
- Third Watch (1999) as Taxi Driver
- ABCD (1999) as News Vendor
- The Tic Code (1998) as Indian Man
- Twisted (1996) as Extra
- Law & Order (1990) as Harish Singh
- Sesame Street (1969) as Orderly
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ismail Bashey best known for?
Ismail Bashey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Ms. Marvel (2022), SEAL Team (2017), 24: Legacy (2017).
When and where was Ismail Bashey born?
Ismail Bashey was born on April 25, 1970 in Bombay, India.
How many credits does Ismail Bashey have?
Ismail Bashey has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2023.
What is Ismail Bashey's background in cinema and television?
Ismail Bashey is a male actor from Bombay, India. He began his acting career at a young age, participating in school productions of Shakespeare and Moliere. He later trained in jazz ballet under Karla Singh and Shiamak Davar. Bashey moved to New York, where he trained at the Lee Strasberg theater Institute for three ye...