Born on January 16, 1983, in The Hague, Netherlands, he began his acting career in Dutch theater before transitioning to film. He gained international recognition for his role in "Wolf" (2013), earning a Golden Calf award. His breakthrough in Hollywood came with the live-action adaptation of "Aladdin" (2019), where he played the antagonist, Jafar. Known for his versatility, he has appeared in films such as "The Old Guard" (2020). He continues to work in both European and American cinema.
THE OLD GUARD
The Old Guard follows a group of immortal mercenaries who have been fighting to protect the world for centuries. When their secret is exposed, they...
WOLF
Wolf is a gritty Dutch crime drama that follows the story of a young kickboxer who gets involved in the criminal underworld of Amsterdam. Fueled by a...
THE ANGEL
The Angel is a biographical drama that tells the true story of Ashraf Marwan, the son-in-law of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser and a spy for...