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Iqbal Theba was born on December 20, 1963 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Iqbal Theba is credited as a television actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 62. Schooling on record includes University of Oklahoma.
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
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Oklahoma
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/iqbaltheba
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iqbal%20Theba
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2411441
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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