Haaz Sleiman

Haaz Sleiman fascinates me as a performer who refused to stay boxed in. Born in Dubai with Lebanese roots and trained at Wayne State University, he broke through as Tarek in The Visitor, earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination, then went on to play Jesus in an American miniseries. That range, from a vulnerable immigrant musician to a sacred figure, signals an actor unafraid of risk. I admire how he carved a path in Hollywood while carrying a Middle Eastern identity, often in roles that demand both warmth and conviction. He is the kind of boundary-crossing actor I find myself rooting for.

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Name (English)

Haaz Sleiman

Name (Japanese)

ハーズ・スレイマン

Reading

はーず・すれいまん

Born

July 1, 1976 (age 50)

Origin

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Occupation

television actor / film actor / actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Cancer / Dragon

University

Wayne State University

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Tags

• television actor
• film actor
• actor

Last updated

September 28, 2026

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