Kevork Malikyan
Jun 2, 1943 (83)
Diyarbakır, Turkey
23 Movies
23 Series
A veteran actor born in Diyarbakır, Turkey, of Armenian heritage, Kevork Malikyan built his career largely in British film and television. Born in 1943, he is fondly remembered as Kazim, the sword-wielding Brotherhood defender in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' (1989), and later appeared in 'Taken 2' (2012). Over decades he lent his warm, imposing presence to numerous stage and screen roles, often cast in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean parts. A dependable character actor, he remains best known to film audiences for that memorable adventure role.
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Kevork Malikyan
23 Movies
23 Series
A veteran actor born in Diyarbakır, Turkey, of Armenian heritage, Kevork Malikyan built his career largely in British film and television. Born in 1943, he is fondly remembered as Kazim, the sword-wielding Brotherhood defender in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' (1989), and later appeared in 'Taken 2' (2012). Over decades he lent his warm, imposing presence to numerous stage and screen roles, often cast in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean parts. A dependable character actor, he remains best known to film audiences for that memorable adventure role.
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1989
Taken 2
2012
Exodus: Gods and Kings
2014
Midnight Express
1978
Belly of the Beast
2003
Flight of the Phoenix
2004
Pascali's Island
1988
Trenchcoat
1983
Half Moon Street
1986
The Promise
2016
Bella Bettien
2002
Niyazi Gül Dörtnala
2015
Singing Women
2013
Tour Guide
2025
The Man Who Haunted Himself
1970
The Commissioner
1998
The Cut
2014
Yozgat Blues
2013
Ay Lav Yu Tuu
2017
TV Shows
Payitaht: Abdulhamid
2017
Mind Your Language
1977
Reaction
2014
Kanaga
2018
Babalar ve Evlatlar
2012
Baptiste
2019
Peter and Paul
1981
Minder
1979
Press Gang
1989
The Detectives
1993
Van der Valk
1972
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Spooks
2002
Homeland
2011
The Onedin Line
1971
Vikings: Valhalla
2022
The Avengers
1961
The Professionals
1977
Birds of a Feather
1989
Duty Free
1984
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
The Final Cut
1995
New Scotland Yard
1972
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Göksel
2025
Film
Vikings: Valhalla
Mehmet
2024
TV
Baptiste
Mehmet Arslan
2021
TV
Kanaga
Enki Tamay
2018
TV
Ay Lav Yu Tuu
Nedim
2017
Film
Payitaht: Abdulhamid
Aleksandr İsrail Parvus
2017–
TV
The Promise
Vartan Boghosian
2016
Film
Niyazi Gül Dörtnala
Süleyman
2015
Film
Exodus: Gods and Kings
Jethro
2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kevork Malikyan and where are they from?
Kevork Malikyan is 83 years old, born on June 2, 1943 in Diyarbakır, Turkey.
What are the most famous roles of Kevork Malikyan?
Kevork Malikyan is best known for roles in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Taken 2, Exodus: Gods and Kings.
How many movies has Kevork Malikyan been in?
Over a 58-year career (since 1968), Kevork Malikyan has appeared in 36 movies and 27 TV shows.
What was Kevork Malikyan's first movie?
The career of Kevork Malikyan began with Doctor Who: The Wheel in Space (1968).
What is Kevork Malikyan's most recent movie or series?
Kevork Malikyan's most recent release is Pomegranate, which premiered on February 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Kevork Malikyan appeared in?
On television, Kevork Malikyan has appeared in Homeland, Vikings: Valhalla, Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Avengers.
Kevork Malikyan
1943-06-02 · Diyarbakır, Turkey
Kevork Malikyan (born 2 June 1943) is a British-Armenian actor and teacher. He played Kazim in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Max in Mind Your Language.
During his career, he has worked with renowned directors and actors including Steven Spielberg, Roger Moore, Alan Parker, Sigourney Weaver, Michael Caine and Anthony Hopkins. In addition to film work, he has appeared in numerous television productions, including episodes of The Saint, The Professionals, Mind Your Language, Auf Wiedersehen Pet,The Avengers, Doctor Who and twice in Minder. He played a number of roles in the RSC production, Arabian Nights (December 2009 — January 2010), at the Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.