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Elham Ehsas Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1990-12-01

Birthplace:
Kabul, Afghanistan

Credits:
13 Total Roles

Elham Ehsas

Acting

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Biography

Elham Ehsas is a BAFTA nominated and Oscar shortlisted writer, director and actor known primarily for his controversial roles on both the big and the small screens. He made his acting debut in the acclaimed international hit film The Kite Runner, and has since appeared in numerous films and TV including Brad Pitt's War Machine, Netflix's Young Wallander, the final season of ShowTime's Homeland as well as Apple TV's Shantaram. He has also performed on stage in the Young Vic, West End and New York runs of the play 'The Jungle'.

Elham continues to challenge himself by tackling complicated characters in both film and television, in addition to writing and developing his own thought-provoking films.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Fuze MOVIE Rahim
2024 The Agency: Central Intelligence TV Edward
2023 Yellow MOVIE Self
2022 Shantaram TV Sebastian Modena
2022 Attack MOVIE Hamid Gul
2022 Photo Booth MOVIE Feras
2019 The Kill Team MOVIE Shoaib
2018 Our Kind of Love MOVIE Harun
2018 Oksijan MOVIE Jawad
2017 War Machine MOVIE Translator Kenny

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