Zia Mohyeddin
Known for
Whatever else has changed around him, Zia Mohyeddin has remained a working actor with a body of work built one job at a time. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Lawrence of Arabia'. 'Khartoum' is a second title with real reach.
Zia Mohyeddin
15 Movies
10 Series
Whatever else has changed around him, Zia Mohyeddin has remained a working actor with a body of work built one job at a time. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Lawrence of Arabia'. 'Khartoum' is a second title with real reach.
Movies
Plays Tafas
Lawrence of Arabia
1962
Plays Zobeir Pasha
Khartoum
1966
Plays Djamil
Ashanti
1979
Plays King Fedra
Deadlier Than the Male
1967
Plays Farge
They Came from Beyond Space
1967
Plays Luis, Guide of Paco
Behold a Pale Horse
1964
Plays Mr. Lal
The Assam Garden
1985
Plays Noori
The Sailor from Gibraltar
1967
Plays The Syrian
Sammy Going South
1963
Plays Shehzada
Immaculate Conception
1992
Plays Hari
Bombay Talkie
1970
Plays Dr Aziz
A Passage to India
1965
Plays Timur Hussein
King of the Ghetto
1986
TV Shows
Plays Timur Hussein
King of the Ghetto
1986
Plays Mohammad Ali 'Mak' Kasim
The Jewel in the Crown
1984
Plays Adnan Rashid
Bergerac
1981
Plays Prengo
The Champions
1968
Plays Lutaf Adamjee
The Expert
1968
Plays Dr. Aziz
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays King Philip of Spain
Sir Francis Drake
1961
Plays Tajvir
Minder
1979
Plays Amaz
Armchair Theatre
1956
Plays Wasing
Danger Man
1960
Latest Trailers
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The Colour of My Heart
Full Filmography
Immaculate Conception
Shehzada
1992
Film
Shalom Salaam
Sadiq Sattar
1989
Film
King of the Ghetto
Timur Hussein · 4 episodes
1986
TV
King of the Ghetto
Timur Hussein
1986
Film
The Assam Garden
Mr. Lal
1985
Film
Bergerac
Adnan Rashid · 1 episode
1983–1984
TV
The Jewel in the Crown
Mohammad Ali 'Mak' Kasim · 3 episodes
1984
TV
Minder
Tajvir · 1 episode
1980
TV
Ashanti
Djamil
1979
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zia Mohyeddin still alive?
Zia Mohyeddin passed away on February 13, 2023 at age 91.
What are the most famous roles of Zia Mohyeddin?
Zia Mohyeddin is best known for roles in Lawrence of Arabia, Khartoum, Deadlier Than the Male.
How many movies has Zia Mohyeddin been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1961), Zia Mohyeddin has appeared in 15 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Zia Mohyeddin's first movie?
The career of Zia Mohyeddin began with The Day of the Fox (1961).
What is Zia Mohyeddin's most recent movie or series?
Zia Mohyeddin's most recent release is The Colour of My Heart, which premiered on February 6, 2026.
What TV shows has Zia Mohyeddin appeared in?
On television, Zia Mohyeddin has appeared in The Avengers, Minder, The Jewel in the Crown, Danger Man.
Zia Mohyeddin
1931-06-20 · Lyallpur, Punjab, British India
Zia Mohyeddin (June 20, 1931 - February 13, 2023) was a British-Pakistani actor, producer, director, and television broadcaster known for his extensive work in both Pakistani cinema, television and stage, as well as British cinema, television and stage. Regarded as a polymath, he was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian honour in Pakistan, and the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, the third-highest civilian honour in Pakistan.