Ali Afshar

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Characters played by Ali Afshar

Leo — A California Christmas: City Lights (2021)

Leo is Joseph’s chauffeur and a practical supporter of Joseph’s relationship with Callie. He tells Joseph that the city misses him, later prevents Joseph from throwing away the engagement ring, and encourages him to reconsider his conflict with Callie rather than abandoning their future.

Scott Carroll — The Ride (2018)

Scott Carroll is John's BMX coach and a source of practical support as John continues competing after setbacks. Alongside Eldridge and MaryAnna, he helps John regain direction and persist until he earns a place at a major BMX event, reinforcing John's movement toward a new future.

Self — Born to Race (2011)

A character credited as appearing as themself; their contribution to the story is unspecified.

Cyrus — Bennett's War (2019)

Cyrus is the team manager for Chris Walker and Kurt Walker. After Chris and Kurt betray him, he visits Marshall Bennett and explains that he no longer has a rider for the Loretta Lynn Amateur National or Glen Helen National races. His decision to approach Marshall helps reopen Marshall's path to competition.

Leo — A California Christmas (2020)

Leo is Joseph's butler and a loyal practical assistant in the attempted farm acquisition. He finds the real ranch hand and helps keep him away from the property, then shares the luxurious arrangement with him. Leo also recognizes the quality of the ranch's wine and helps Joseph pursue its commercial potential.

Abir Rashid — The President's Man: A Line in the Sand (2002)

Associate and lieutenant of Abdul Rashid in the terrorist network.

Eskandar — Wheels of Fortune (2020)

Eskandar watches Bo race during the childhood flashback. Later, as an adult, he is in a hospital when Bo and the crew come to retrieve him, despite concerns that he is not ready to travel. He is part of Bo’s wider group of friends and accompanies them on their journey.

Career Overview

Ali Afshar has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently A California Christmas Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Casa Grande, The Curse of the Necklace, I Believe in Santa. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Production
Gender
male
Known Credits
60
Birth Date
1975-06-16
Birth Place
Iran

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4716921), public domain (CC0).