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My Take
Dar Salim is one of those actors who can anchor a scene with a single look, and I admire him deeply for it. Born in Baghdad, he rebuilt his life in Denmark and clawed his way up through stage and screen, with a pilot's license and martial arts background thrown in for good measure. His gravity in Guy Ritchie's The Covenant was unforgettable. There's something quietly heroic about an immigrant who earns his place purely on the strength of his presence. I value performers like him, who carry weight without ever begging for attention, and he gets my full respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dar Salim
- Name (Japanese)
- ダール・サリム
- Reading
- だーる・さりむ
- Born
- August 18, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / aircraft pilot / actor / martial artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dar%20Salim
Frequently asked questions
When was Dar Salim born?
Born August 18, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Dar Salim from?
Dar Salim is from Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq.
What does Dar Salim do?
Dar Salim works as stage actor, film actor, aircraft pilot, actor, martial artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.