Yousuf Azami
Known For: Acting
Biography
Yousuf Azami (also credited as Chookie Sibuo / Yousef Azani) is an Afghan-American actor (5′ 8″), SAG-AFTRA member, based in Los Angeles. He escaped the Taliban as a refugee and began acting in 1997. He speaks Pashto, Russian, Arabic, and Dari/Farsi. His career is concentrated in military/war and Middle Eastern roles. His film credits include Crank (2006, as Arab Cabbie), Brothers (2009), Lone Survivor (2013), Camp X-Ray (2014), and 12 Strong (2018). On television he appeared in SEAL Team, Shooter, and The Unit. He also did voice work for Medal of Honor and Red Dead Redemption. His date of birth is unconfirmed. No major awards are on record.
Filmography
2018
- Magnum P.I. as Local Elder
- 12 Strong as Captain
2017
- SEAL Team as Taliban Lieutenan
2016
- Shooter as Mullah Abdul
2014
- Camp X-Ray as Ehan
2013
- Lone Survivor as Shah
2009
- Brothers as Taliban Leader
2007
- Charlie Wilson's War as Work Relief Guy (uncredited)
2006
- The Unit as Mullah
- Crank as Arab Cabbie
- Color of the Cross
2005
2003
- War Stories as Guard
1998
- Ultimate Love Games as Prince / Dominatrix's Slaveman
1997
- Moonbase as Red