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Sammy Sheik
Actor · Since 2001
By any commercial measure, Sammy Sheik is a major actor who has become a fixed point of contemporary popular cinema. Another title worth naming is 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon'. The filmography opens in 2005. Leading parts make up the visible half of the work; the rest is broader than most people notice. Playing Mustafa in 'American Sniper' took the name well past his home market.
Sammy Sheik
Actor · Since 2001
Turns 45 today
22 Movies · 23 Series
By any commercial measure, Sammy Sheik is a major actor who has become a fixed point of contemporary popular cinema. Another title worth naming is 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon'. The filmography opens in 2005. Leading parts make up the visible half of the work; the rest is broader than most people notice. Playing Mustafa in 'American Sniper' took the name well past his home market.
Movies
Plays Mustafa
American Sniper
2014
Plays Taraq
Lone Survivor
2013
Plays Stinger Mujahideen
Charlie Wilson's War
2007
Plays Mahmoud
Sand Castle
2017
Plays Lt. Faraj
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
2011
Plays Janjaweed Commander
Attack on Darfur
2009
Plays Subway Terrorist
An American Carol
2008
Plays Kaleb
For the Love of Money
2012
Plays Marco (voice)
Brake
2012
Plays Mukhtar Al-Mujib
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
2006
Plays Idris
Run
2025
Plays Samim
The Morgue
2008
Plays Saeed el Hadary
Cold Hell
2017
Plays Ali
Three Veils
2011
Plays Carlos
Walk a Mile in My Pradas
2011
Plays Ahmad
White Lie
2018
TV Shows
Plays إياد
Safha Beida
2025
Plays برزك اميد
The Assassins
2024
Plays Kareem
Girls' Tales
2012
Plays يوسف
The Frenchman
2026
Plays Tobias Thoma
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Plays Ahmed Hassan
Legends
2014
Plays Masheer
24
2001
Plays Prince Fawad Fawaz (voice)
Archer
2009
Plays Imam Rafan Gohar
Homeland
2011
Plays Jamal bin Muhammed
The Rookie
2007
Plays Hooded Eyes
Over There
2005
Plays Farid
Training Day
2017
Plays Insurgent Leader
The Unit
2006
Plays Iraqi Militia Guard at Road Block
NCIS
2003
Plays Nizar
Chicago Fire
2012
Plays Khalid Maziq
Burn Notice
2007
Plays Shahin Navabi
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Samad Daou (voice)
Young Justice
2010
Plays Sergeant Ahmed Fassi
FBI: International
2021
Plays Navid Turani
Scandal
2012
Plays Peter Melkonyan
S.W.A.T.
2017
Plays Kahilil
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Bedouin #2
Lost
2004
Latest Trailers
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Run
Full Filmography 45
Visa
فيكتور
2026
The Frenchman
يوسف · 10 episodes
2026–
Run
Idris
2025
I Am Gitmo
Gamel Sadek
2025
Safha Beida
إياد · 30 episodes
2025–
The Assassins
برزك اميد · 30 episodes
2024–
S.W.A.T.
Peter Melkonyan
2022Season 6
FBI: International
Sergeant Ahmed Fassi
2022Season 2
Azimuth
Rashid
2021
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sammy Sheik and where are they from?
Sammy Sheik is 45 years old, born on November 5, 1981 in Alexandria, Egypt.
What are the most famous roles of Sammy Sheik?
Sammy Sheik is best known for roles in American Sniper, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Lone Survivor.
How many movies has Sammy Sheik been in?
Over a 21-year career (since 2005), Sammy Sheik has appeared in 22 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Sammy Sheik's first movie?
The career of Sammy Sheik began with Cries from Ramah (2005).
What is Sammy Sheik's most recent movie or series?
Sammy Sheik's most recent release is Visa, which premiered on July 30, 2026.
What TV shows has Sammy Sheik appeared in?
On television, Sammy Sheik has appeared in Lost, The Blacklist, Homeland, NCIS.
Sammy Sheik
1981-11-05 · Alexandria, Egypt
Sammy Sheik is an Egyptian film and television actor.