Waleed Elgadi
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In the trade, Waleed Elgadi is a working actor, cast for weight rather than for glamour. In cinemas, 'Four Lions' is the credit that matters most, as Khalid. Another credit that gets noticed is 'A Hologram for the King'. The early credits and the recent ones are two decades apart. Two decades and more of camera work stand behind the current credits.
Waleed Elgadi
13 Movies
7 Series
In the trade, Waleed Elgadi is a working actor, cast for weight rather than for glamour. In cinemas, 'Four Lions' is the credit that matters most, as Khalid. Another credit that gets noticed is 'A Hologram for the King'. The early credits and the recent ones are two decades apart. Two decades and more of camera work stand behind the current credits.
Movies
Plays Yassine
The 355
2022
Plays Amin Mansur
One More Shot
2024
Plays Sayad
A Hologram for the King
2016
Plays Khalid
Four Lions
2010
Plays Amin Mansur
One Shot
2021
Plays Doctor Al-Memar
Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar
2019
Plays Colonel Kaveh Afsahani
Mosul
2019
Plays Samail-Tariq, Afghanistan
Brothers
2004
Plays Omar
Unseen
2018
Plays Naser Mohammedin
The Curse of Hobbes House
2020
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Out There
Nazar · 2 episodes
2025
TV
Largo
Baba
2025
Film
FBI: International
Saleem · 1 episode
2024
TV
One More Shot
Amin Mansur
2024
Film
Hijack
Dubai ATC Supervisor · 2 episodes
2023
TV
The 355
Yassine
2022
Film
One Shot
Amin Mansur
2021
Film
People in Landscape
Eli
2020
Film
The Curse of Hobbes House
Naser Mohammedin
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Waleed Elgadi and where are they from?
Waleed Elgadi is 47 years old, born on November 18, 1978 in Khartoum, Sudan.
What are the most famous roles of Waleed Elgadi?
Waleed Elgadi is best known for roles in Four Lions, A Hologram for the King, The 355.
How many movies has Waleed Elgadi been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Waleed Elgadi has appeared in 13 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Waleed Elgadi's first movie?
The career of Waleed Elgadi began with Brothers (2004).
What is Waleed Elgadi's most recent movie or series?
Waleed Elgadi's most recent release is Largo, which premiered on July 22, 2025.
What TV shows has Waleed Elgadi appeared in?
On television, Waleed Elgadi has appeared in Hijack, Borgen, FBI: International, Tyrant.
Waleed Elgadi
1978-11-18 · Khartoum, Sudan
In the trade, Waleed Elgadi is a working actor, cast for weight rather than for glamour. In cinemas, 'Four Lions' is the credit that matters most, as Khalid. Another credit that gets noticed is 'A Hologram for the King'. The early credits and the recent ones are two decades apart. Two decades and more of camera work stand behind the current credits.