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Born in Pakistan, Ali Kazmi has lived in Toronto for years. He attended both Film School and Drama school and began his career in Canada. He plays one of the lead roles as “Appa” in Deepa Mehta’s 2020 film Funny Boy. He played the role of Sikander in 20 episodes of Jackson Heights between 2014 and 2015.
Features & TV Movies:
VR indicates Direct-to-Video Release
Zikr Hai Kai Saal Ka (TV-1995)
The Strip Mall (2010)
Beat the World (2011)
Cold (2013, short)
The Dependables (2014)
Americanistan (2014, short)
Aik Aur Aik Gyarah (TV-2015)
Sardaar Ji (2015)
Beeba Boys (2015)
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015)
Coffee at Laundromat (2016, short)
Dobara Phir Se (2016)
The Breadwinner (voice, 2017)
Motorcycle Girl (2018)
Na Band Na Baraati (2018)
Altered Skin (2018)
Laal Kabootar (2019)
Baaji (2019)
Superstar (2019)
Heer Maan Ja (2019)
Funny Boy (2020)
Ishrat Made in China (2022)
Desi Standard Time Travel (2022, short)
Death & The Mysteries of Raising Powerful Children (2022, short)
TV Series – Cast:
Jackson Heights (2014-2015)
TV Series – Guest appearances:
Manzil Aka Her Lost Destination (2006)
Skins (2011)
Alphas (2011)
Combat Hospital (2011)
InSecurity (2011)
Covert Affairs (2011)
King (2012)
Degrassi: The Next Generation (2013)
Sehra Main Safar (2015)
Rogue (2016)
Taken (2017)
Baaghi (2017)
Falling Water (2018)
Designated Survivor (2018)
Out in the Open (2020)
Transplant (2022)
Mission Unexplained (2023)
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