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Paul Chahidi

Acting Born Aug 22, 1969 Iran 48 credits
48
Total Credits
2026
36 Years Career Span
21
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Paul Chahidi is an Iranian-born British actor. He was born on August 22, 1969. Chahidi is known professionally as Paul Chahidi, and in Persian as پل شهیدی. He has acted in various films and television shows, including Twelfth Night, The Play What I Wrote, and Chad, where he played the role of Uncle Hamid. Chahidi has been nominated for a Tony Award.

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Career

Career overview

Paul Chahidi is an Iranian-born British actor. He has a significant number of acting credits, with a total of 49 known credits. Chahidi's acting career spans various mediums, including film and television.

Chahidi has appeared in several notable productions, although specific details about these projects are limited. He is known for his roles in films such as Twelfth Night, The Favourite, and The King's Man, and in the television series Chad, where he played the character of Uncle Hamid. Chahidi's work in these productions has garnered attention and recognition within the industry.

In addition to his acting credits, Chahidi has received recognition for his performances. He was nominated for a Tony Award in 2014, although the specific category and production are not specified. Chahidi's background and training are not mentioned in the available sources.

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Career timeline

PONIESLadies FirstThe WitnessNational Theatre Live: The Misanthrope
The Gay Collection | Volume I | Presented by Shortz!Mango
LudwigWicked Little LettersThe Cost of Hugging
Good BoyNational Theatre Live: PhaedraChristmas in the Cotswolds
The Serpent QueenSee How They RunThe Other Half
ChadToo Close
Good OmensFX's A Christmas Carol
Christopher Robin
The Death of StalinThis CountryLove Is Thicker Than WaterNational Theatre Live: Salomé
The Night ManagerBoyka: Undisputed IVNational Theatre Live: As You Like ItBunny and Clive
And Then There Were NoneThe Vote
The Voices
Twelfth Night
The Hour
National Theatre Live: Nation
The Day of the Triffids
Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story
Oliver Twist
VenusFear of Fanny
HustleThe Libertine
Murder in Mind
Notting Hill
Midsomer MurdersStella Does Tricks
Peak Practice
Murder Most Horrid

Full Filmography

48 titles
  • PONIES (2026) as Alan Salek
  • Ladies First (2026) as Harry
  • The Witness (2026) as Professor Paul Britton
  • National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (2026) as John
  • The Gay Collection | Volume I | Presented by Shortz! (2025)
  • Mango (2025) as Dr. Pellman/Dr Stewart/Dr Gough
  • Ludwig (2024) as Adrian Tate
  • Wicked Little Letters (2024) as Constable Spedding
  • The Cost of Hugging (2024) as Raymond
  • Good Boy (2023) as Doctor
  • National Theatre Live: Phaedra (2023) as Hugo
  • Christmas in the Cotswolds (2023) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • The Serpent Queen (2022) as Charles de Bourbon
  • See How They Run (2022) as Fellowes
  • The Other Half (2022) as Farhad
  • Chad (2021) as Hamid
  • Too Close (2021) as Phil Cook
  • Good Omens (2019) as Sandalphon
  • FX's A Christmas Carol (2019) as Spirit / Business Man
  • Christopher Robin (2018) as Cecil Hungerford
  • The Death of Stalin (2017) as Nicolai Bulganin
  • This Country (2017) as Reverend Francis Seaton
  • Love Is Thicker Than Water (2017) as Concierge
  • National Theatre Live: Salomé (2017) as Herod
  • The Night Manager (2016) as Basil Karapetian
  • Boyka: Undisputed IV (2016) as Kiril
  • National Theatre Live: As You Like It (2016) as Jaques
  • Bunny and Clive (2016) as Cargo
  • And Then There Were None (2015) as Isaac Morris
  • The Vote (2015) as Howard Roberts
  • The Voices (2014) as Dennis Kowalski
  • Twelfth Night (2012) as Maria
  • The Hour (2011) as Ron
  • National Theatre Live: Nation (2010) as Cox
  • The Day of the Triffids (2009) as Vronsky
  • Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story (2008) as Sir Barnett Cocks
  • Oliver Twist (2007) as The Quack
  • Venus (2006) as Period Film Director
  • Fear of Fanny (2006) as Director
  • Hustle (2004) as Tamir Abu-Alsaud
  • The Libertine (2004) as Barrillon
  • Murder in Mind (2001) as Mike Stott
  • Notting Hill (1999) as Loud Man in Restaurant
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Gabriel Arnson
  • Stella Does Tricks (1997) as Chris
  • Peak Practice (1993) as Pharmacist
  • Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Hitman
  • The Stork as Ian

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Paul Chahidi best known for?

Paul Chahidi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including PONIES (2026), Ladies First (2026), The Witness (2026), Ludwig (2024).

When and where was Paul Chahidi born?

Paul Chahidi was born on August 22, 1969 in Iran.

How many credits does Paul Chahidi have?

Paul Chahidi has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2026.

What is Paul Chahidi's background in cinema and television?

Paul Chahidi is an Iranian-born British actor. He was born on August 22, 1969. Chahidi is known professionally as Paul Chahidi, and in Persian as پل شهیدی. He has acted in various films and television shows, including Twelfth Night, The Play What I Wrote, and Chad, where he played the role of Uncle Hamid. Chahidi has b...