Marshall Manesh
Actor · Since 1993
Known for
Marshall Manesh is an actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 67 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. The single most recognizable credit is 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End', playing Sumbhajee. Among the rest of the work, 'The Big Lebowski' stands out. Comedy accounts for the largest share of the work.
Marshall Manesh
Actor · Since 1993
38 Movies · 29 Series
Marshall Manesh is an actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 67 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. The single most recognizable credit is 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End', playing Sumbhajee. Among the rest of the work, 'The Big Lebowski' stands out. Comedy accounts for the largest share of the work.
Movies
Plays Sumbhajee
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
2007
Plays Doctor
The Big Lebowski
1998
Plays Khaled
True Lies
1994
Plays Camel Skinner
Hidalgo
2004
Plays Indian Man
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
2012
Plays Convenience Store Owner
Showtime
2002
Plays Slave Trader
Year One
2009
Plays Sheik
Barb Wire
1996
Plays Iraqi Colonel
Guardian
2001
Plays Sanjar Baraheri
Crossing Over
2009
Plays Announcer
The Onion Movie
2008
Plays Hossein 'The Junkie'
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
2014
Plays Malik
Kazaam
1996
Plays Mehdi The Butcher
Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero
2016
Plays Toy Store Manager
Stealing Harvard
2002
Plays Aram
Pants on Fire
2008
Plays Babu Gulab
Car Babes
2006
Plays Shaif Al-Rafi
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
2006
Plays Morlin General
To the Ends of Time
1996
Plays Nephi
The L.A. Riot Spectacular
2005
Plays Nader
Shirin in Love
2014
Plays The Man
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
2011
Plays Dr. Parto
Guests of Hotel Astoria
1989
Plays Cabbie
The Last Producer
2000
Plays Steve
Life Blood
2009
Plays Hertzog
Word of Mouth
1999
Plays Davidia Sikand
The Last Conception
2020
Plays Kulwant
Tiger
2018
Plays Danesh
A Life Lived
2016
Plays Genie
Benjamin Troubles
2017
TV Shows
Plays Ranjit Singh
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Plays Mr. Zamir
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Wally
Andy Barker, P.I.
2007
Plays Pizza Guy
Scrubs
2001
Plays George Keene
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Amir Jobrani
Political Animals
2012
Plays Alex #6
The Beauty Inside
2012
Plays Redondo
Guys with Kids
2012
Plays Anwar
Burn Notice
2007
Plays Mr. Jank
The X-Files
1993
Plays Maitre'd
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Bank Security Guard
Good Girls
2018
Plays Lloyd
Joey
2004
Plays Valet
The League
2009
Plays Juror
Speechless
2016
Plays Yang
Hot in Cleveland
2010
Plays Older Afghan Man
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Plays Tenant
Brooklyn South
1997
Plays Arnie
Good Luck Charlie
2010
Plays Bruzzi
Suddenly Susan
1996
Plays Cab Driver
Pacific Blue
1996
Plays George
Baskets
2016
Plays President Aman Haddad
Madam Secretary
2014
Plays Rajive
Alias
2001
Plays Abbas Zaid
The Division
2001
Plays Rolls Royce Manager
Entourage
2004
Plays Tomas
Nash Bridges
1996
Plays Bijan
The Unit
2006
Plays Lorenzo
Love Bites
2011
Latest Trailers
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The Last King
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Man in the Red Jacket
Bruce
2025
The Last King
Reza
2024
Something from Tiffany's
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
2022
The Greatest of All Tina
Dr. Morvareed
2022
The Last Conception
Davidia Sikand
2020
NCIS: Los Angeles
Older Afghan Man
2019Season 11
Good Girls
Bank Security Guard
2019Season 2
Tiger
Kulwant
2018
Speechless
Juror
2017Season 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Marshall Manesh and where are they from?
Marshall Manesh is 76 years old, born on August 16, 1950 in Mashhad, Iran.
What are the most famous roles of Marshall Manesh?
Marshall Manesh is best known for roles in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, The Big Lebowski, True Lies.
How many movies has Marshall Manesh been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Marshall Manesh has appeared in 38 movies and 29 TV shows.
What was Marshall Manesh's first movie?
The career of Marshall Manesh began with Checkpoint (1987).
What is Marshall Manesh's most recent movie or series?
Marshall Manesh's most recent release is Goldfish, which premiered on October 21, 2025.
What TV shows has Marshall Manesh appeared in?
On television, Marshall Manesh has appeared in How I Met Your Mother, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The X-Files, NCIS: Los Angeles.
Marshall Manesh
1950-08-16 · Mashhad, Iran
Height 5' 8" (1,73 m)
Marshall Manesh (born August 16, 1950) is an Iranian/American actor. He was born in Mashhad, Iran.