Actor
Yousuf Azami
11 films
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.
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Filmography
11 films as actor- 201812 StrongCaptain
- 2014Camp X-RayEhan
- 2013Lone SurvivorShah
- 2009BrothersTaliban Leader
- 2007Charlie Wilson's WarWork Relief Guy (uncredited)
- 2006Color of the Cross
- 2006CrankArab Cabbie
- 2005Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily OffendedArbman
- 2003War StoriesGuard
- 1998Ultimate Love GamesPrince / Dominatrix's Slaveman
- 1997MoonbaseRed