Yousuf Azami
January 1, 1970 (56 years old) in
Yousuf Azami (also credited as Chookie Sibuo / Yousef Azani) is an Afghan-American actor (5′ 8″), SAG-AFTRA member, based in Los Angeles. He escaped the Taliban as a refugee and began acting in 1997. He speaks Pashto, Russian, Arabic, and Dari/Farsi. His career is concentrated in military/war and Middle Eastern roles. His film credits include Crank (2006, as Arab Cabbie), Brothers (2009), Lone Survivor (2013), Camp X-Ray (2014), and 12 Strong (2018). On television he appeared in SEAL Team, Shooter, and The Unit. He also did voice work for Medal of Honor and Red Dead Redemption. His date of birth is unconfirmed. No major awards are on record.
Known For
Credits
- 2018 · Magnum P.I. as Local Elder
- 2018 · 12 Strong as Captain
- 2017 · SEAL Team as Taliban Lieutenan
- 2016 · Shooter as Mullah Abdul
- 2014 · Camp X-Ray as Ehan
- 2013 · Lone Survivor as Shah
- 2009 · Brothers as Taliban Leader
- 2007 · Charlie Wilson's War as Work Relief Guy (uncredited)
- 2006 · Color of the Cross as
- 2006 · Crank as Arab Cabbie
- 2006 · The Unit as Mullah
- 2005 · Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended as Arbman
- 2003 · War Stories as Guard
- 1998 · Ultimate Love Games as Prince / Dominatrix's Slaveman
- 1997 · Moonbase as Red