Alexander Siddig

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Characters played by Alexander Siddig

Julian Bashir — Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

Genetically enhanced Starfleet doctor, DS9 chief medical officer.

Nasir — Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

A Muslim cavalier initially encountered by Balian in the desert. After Balian defeats him in combat but shows mercy by sparing his life, the man reveals himself as Saladin's chancellor, Imad ad-Din. He later repays Balian's mercy by freeing him after the battle at Raynald's castle, facilitating the negotiation between the two leaders.

Hermes — Clash of the Titans (2010)

Messenger god who delivers divine messages.

Khader Khan — Shantaram (2022)

A powerful Mumbai underworld don and political kingpin who becomes Lin's mentor. He operates a complex network of crime, charity, and political influence, offering Lin protection and guidance while testing his loyalty and boundaries.

Adi — 21 Bridges (2019)

Money launderer who provides new identities and offshore accounts for Michael and Ray. His apartment is raided by corrupt officers led by Lt. Kelly. Mortally wounded during the raid, he gives Michael crucial flash drives containing evidence of the corruption before dying.

Kareem Nazir — Vertical Limit (2000)

Kareem is a cousin of one of the trapped summit climbers and joins Peter's rescue effort. He is paired with Malcolm and carries a canister of military-supplied nitroglycerine toward the crevasse. After their canister begins leaking, it explodes, killing Kareem and Malcolm before they can reach the survivors.

Ahmed Suidani — The Spy (2019)

Syrian contact or official interacting with Cohen's alias.

Prime Minister John Hatcher — Doomsday (2008)

Prime Minister John Hatcher authorizes the dangerous mission into quarantined Scotland after new infections appear in London. Michael Canaris later uses Hatcher’s infection to remove him from power, and Hatcher chooses suicide rather than allow the Reaper Virus to consume him.

Prince Nasir Al-Subaai — Syriana (2005)

Foreign minister and older son of the Emir. Advocates for democratic reforms and economic diversification, clashing with his father's repressive regime and American interests. He is mistakenly targeted by the CIA for arms trafficking and killed in a drone strike.

The Angel Gabriel — The Nativity Story (2006)

The Angel Gabriel is the divine messenger who advances the central events. He tells Zechariah that Elisabeth will bear a son, announces Mary's pregnancy, and later reassures Joseph in a dream that Mary's child is part of God's plan. His appearances connect the pregnancies, the birth, and Joseph's decision to protect Mary.

General Radford — Skylines (2020)

Military leader coordinating Earth's defense against alien forces.

Cardinal Russo — Deliver Us (2023)

A high-ranking church official who accompanies Father Fox to Saint Petersburg. Together they extract Sister Yulia and the pregnant nun to Estonia. He is killed during the strange supernatural occurrences at the remote estate.

Career Overview

Alexander Siddig has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Skyline with 1 titles. Signature works include Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Kingdom of Heaven, Reign of Fire. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
63
Birth Date
1965-11-21
Birth Place
Omdurman, Sudan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q311165), public domain (CC0).