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My Take
For me, Iqbal Theba will always be Principal Figgins, that wonderfully exasperated presence on Glee. But his story runs deeper than one role. Born in Karachi and educated at the University of Oklahoma, he carved out a Hollywood career as a character actor, the kind of performer who shapes a scene the moment he appears. I admire actors who add texture without ever needing top billing, and Theba does exactly that. His immigrant grit and impeccable comic timing make him one of those reliable supporting players who quietly give a production its warmth and depth.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Iqbal Theba
- Name (Japanese)
- イクバル・セバ
- Reading
- いくばる・せば
- Born
- December 20, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Oklahoma
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/iqbaltheba
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iqbal%20Theba
Frequently asked questions
When was Iqbal Theba born?
Born December 20, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Iqbal Theba from?
Iqbal Theba is from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
What does Iqbal Theba do?
Iqbal Theba works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.