Paul Chahidi
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 22, 1969 in Iran
- Active Years
- 1991–2026 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 48 credits in database
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.
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
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), The Gay Collection | Volume I | Presented by Shortz! (2025).
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Mike Stott — aged about 31
- Good Omens (2019) as Sandalphon — aged about 49
- Ludwig (2024) as Adrian Tate — aged about 54
- Hustle (2004) as Tamir Abu-Alsaud — aged about 34
- And Then There Were None (2015) as Isaac Morris — aged about 45
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Gabriel Arnson — aged about 27
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