Nabil Shaban
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Nabil Shaban is an actor of international standing whose name appears above the title. The public profile has held for 45 years. In cinemas, 'Children of Men' is the work that carried the name worldwide, as Bexhill Market Hustler. He also headlines 'Doctor Who'.
Nabil Shaban
11 Movies
4 Series
Nabil Shaban is an actor of international standing whose name appears above the title. The public profile has held for 45 years. In cinemas, 'Children of Men' is the work that carried the name worldwide, as Bexhill Market Hustler. He also headlines 'Doctor Who'.
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Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor
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Tales of the Tardis
Sil · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor
Sil
2019
Film
Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor
Sil · 4 episodes
2019–
TV
Morticia
Dr. Moores
2009
Film
Children of Men
Bexhill Market Hustler
2006
Film
Wittgenstein
Martian
1993
Film
City of Joy
Anouar
1992
Film
A Different Hand
The Best Friend
1992
Film
Deptford Graffiti
George
1991
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nabil Shaban still alive?
Nabil Shaban passed away on October 18, 2025 at age 72.
What are the most famous roles of Nabil Shaban?
Nabil Shaban is best known for roles in Children of Men, City of Joy, Wittgenstein.
How many movies has Nabil Shaban been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1981), Nabil Shaban has appeared in 11 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Nabil Shaban's first movie?
The career of Nabil Shaban began with Getting Away From Sidney (1981).
What is Nabil Shaban's most recent movie or series?
Nabil Shaban's most recent release is Tales of the Tardis, which premiered on November 1, 2023.
What TV shows has Nabil Shaban appeared in?
On television, Nabil Shaban has appeared in Doctor Who, Tales of the Tardis, South of the Border, 4 Play.
Nabil Shaban
1953-02-12 · Amman, Jordan
Nabil Shaban (1953-2025) was born in Amman, Jordan and arrived in England when he was three for treatment for his osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle-bone disease). He spent the next six years in hospital and seven in a children's home. In 1980, he and Richard Tomlinson founded Graeae (pronounced Grey Eye), a professional theatre company of disabled performers. A writer and performer with many film and television credits, he was probably best known to television viewers for his role as ruthless businessman Sil in the Doctor Who stories 'Vengeance on Varos' and 'The Trial of a Time Lord' (BBC, 1985 + 1986).