10 Facts about Ashraf Barhom

10 Facts about Ashraf Barhom

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Ashraf Barhom who was born on January 8, 1979, is an Israeli Arab actor from Tarshiha, in Galilee, Israel.

He has starred in several movies including The Kingdom, Paradise Now, By Any Means and The Syrian Bride.

Barhom grew up in an Arab Christian family in the Galilee region of Israel, in a small village called Tarshiha.

He participated in many schools plays before attending the University of Haifa, where he graduated with a B.A. in Theatre and Arts.

Let’s take a look at some of the top facts about him. 

1. He was born to an Arab Christian Family

Ashraf Barhom is a Palestinian-Israeli actor from Tarshiha, in Galilee, Israel. He was born on 8 January 1979, in Galilee, then occupied by Palestine. 

Barhom grew up in an Arab Christian family in the Galilee region of Occupied Palestine, in a small village called Tarshiha.

2. He has Spoken a lot about his Ethnic Heritage

Speaking about his ethnic heritage, he talked a lot of things about his life. “When we attach ourselves to national identities, then we enter into a cycle of conflict.”

“I didn’t choose where I was born or who to be or what people would call me.” “I’m a hybrid, from a cultural perspective, but I don’t think in these terms.”

“I’m more simple than that. I’m a mammal who will live 70 years more or less, who believes in God and likes his life. 

3. He started his Career in 2007

He participated in many schools plays before attending the University of Haifa, where he graduated with a B.A. in Theatre and Arts. 

In 2007, he garnered much attention for appearing alongside Jamie Foxx in the movie The Kingdom as Col.Faris Al-Ghazi.

He has since appeared in such Israeli films as Ahava Colombianit (Colombian Love) and Lebanon.

He is also notable for starring in Agora, portraying the 5th century AD Alexandrian parabalani monk Ammonius.

He also starred in the 2010 remake of Clash of the Titans as the bounty hunter Ozal, and Ralph Fiennes’ 2011 adaptation of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus.

In July 2013 it was announced that Barhom had been cast in FX’s series Tyrant. 

4. His Net Worth is Around $17 Million

Barhom’s net worth is estimated to be between $17 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality.

Through his various sources of income, Barhom has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry. 

5. He has Starred in Several Movies

He has starred in several movies over the years as an actor. He starred in the Syrian Bride as Marwan in 2004. He then starred in Paradise Now as Abu Karem in 2005.

He later starred in the 2007 movie The Kingdom as Colonel Faris Al Ghazi. 2009 movie Angola as Ammonius. His other movies include Lebanon as 1st Phalangist, Clash of the Titans as Ozal, and Coriolanus as Second Citizen (Cassius). 

Inheritance as Marwan, Zaytoun as Lead PLO Fighter, 300: Rise of an Empire as General Bandari, The Savior as Judas Iscariot. 

Tyrant (32 episodes) as Jamal Al Fayeed, The Curve as Radi, The Idol as Smuggler and The Parrot as Mousa. 

6. He has Two Awards already in his Career

Ashraf has won two awards as best actor for his role of Radi in The Curve (2015) by Rifqi Assaf, at the Malmo Arab Film festival. He also won an award at the Tiburon Film Festival.

More recently, he appeared in the TV series Tyrant, playing President Jamal, which had major success. His other important projects include Scales, Farha and The Stranger.

7. He is also a Film Director and Producer 

Besides being an actor, Ashraf is also a director. He has directed various movies including documentaries.

He has directed a documentary film called Tell Me Tarshiha, and he is also developing various projects both as a creative producer and as a scriptwriter.

His contribution to the movie industry both as an actor, a director, a producer and a scriptwriter has made him a household name. 

8. He is a Visiting Professor at the University for Creative Arts 

He was appointed Visiting Professor at UCA.  Professor Barhom will provide masterclasses for students across the disciplines of Film and the Performing Arts.

Speaking on his appointment Professor Ashraf Barhom said. “As a student, I was fortunate enough to work with teachers who challenged me to interrogate my work.”

“They encouraged me to open my mind and soul to new ideas. I’m very excited about performing that role for others.”

“Film has enormous power to affect our society, shape our ideas and principles.” “It can change minds, sometimes in subtle ways that nevertheless can recreate our world by the choices we take accordingly.”

9. He has Three Sisters, his Wife and Children are Currently not Known

He is one of the popular people who like to keep their personal lives secret. He has three sisters. Though any information about his wife and children is unknown. 

He has kept information about his wife and children secret. His past relationships are also unknown. 

Ashraf Barhom is a 43-year-old Israeli Actor born on 8th January 1979 in Galilee, Israel. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Ashraf Barhom is a member of the following lists: 1979 births, Israeli film actors and Arab Christians.

10. He Stands at an Average Height and has a Moderate Weight

Barhom stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in his photos, relative to his surroundings, which are anything to go.

He garnered much attention for appearing alongside Jamie Foxx in the movie The Kingdom as Col. Faris Al-Ghazi. He has since appeared in such Israeli films as Ahava Colombianit and Lebanon.

Barhom is 41 years old as of 2020, he was born on 8 January 1979, in Galilee, Occupied Palestine. He celebrates his birthday on 8 January every year and his birth sign is Capricorn. 

His most recent movie is the stranger, though what part he will be taking is yet to be known.