
Elham Ehsas
January 1, 1970 (55 years old) in Kabul, Afghanistan
Elham Ehsas is a BAFTA nominated and Oscar shortlisted writer, director and actor known primarily for his controversial roles on both the big and the small screens. He made his acting debut in the acclaimed international hit film The Kite Runner, and has since appeared in numerous films and TV including Brad Pitt's War Machine, Netflix's Young Wallander, the final season of ShowTime's Homeland as well as Apple TV's Shantaram. He has also performed on stage in the Young Vic, West End and New York runs of the play 'The Jungle'. Elham continues to challenge himself by tackling complicated characters in both film and television, in addition to writing and developing his own thought-provoking films.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 ยทThe Agencyas Edward
- 2023 ยทYellowas
- 2022 ยทShantaramas Sebastian Modena
- 2022 ยทAttackas Hamid Gul
- 2022 ยทPhoto Boothas Feras
- 2019 ยทThe Kill Teamas Shoaib
- 2018 ยทOur Kind of Loveas Harun
- 2018 ยทOksijanas Jawad
- 2017 ยทWar Machineas Translator Kenny
- 2011 ยทHomelandas Jalal Haqqani
- 2007 ยทThe Kite Runneras Young Assef
- Future ยทFuzeas