Philip Shahbaz

Philip Shahbaz (born July 1, 1974) is an American actor who is known as the voice of Altaïr Ibn-LaʼAhad in the Ubisoft video game Assassin's Creed and for his portrayal of Hollywood legend Peter Bogdanovich in Hulu's Welcome to Chippendales. Shahbaz is also a pastor at a church in Upland, California where he has served the same congregation since 2008.

Early life and education

Shahbaz was born in Chicago, Illinois. His father is Assyrian, raised both in Iran and Iraq. His mother is Lebanese. They met in Beirut, Lebanon before emigrating to the United States in 1970. His family moved from Chicago to Turlock, California in 1982.

Shahbaz attended college at Whitworth University, a private, Christian school in Spokane, Washington. After graduating in 1996 with degrees in both Theatre and Communications, he relocated to the Los Angeles area.

Acting career

Shahbaz began his acting career in 2005 with a guest appearance on the FX series Over There. Shortly after, he was cast in several principal roles, including shows such as The Unit on CBS, Showtime’s Sleeper Cell, NBC’s E-Ring, and Showtime’s Californication.

In 2007, Shahbaz was cast as the assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad in the Ubisoft video game Assassin's Creed. Since then, Shahbaz has voiced numerous commercials and several Netflix series.

Shahbaz has also made guest appearances on show’s such as 24, Grey's Anatomy, Seal Team, NCIS, Bosch: Legacy, and as Hollywood Legend, Peter Bogdanovich in the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales.

In 2022, Shahbaz was cast in the Christian historical drama television series The Chosen. His recurring character, Rabbi Akiva, is a Pharisee living in Capernaum and a nemesis of Jesus, who is portrayed by Jonathan Roumie.

Personal life

Since 2008, Shahbaz has been a pastor at Life Bible Fellowship Church in Upland, California. Prior to becoming a pastor, Shahbaz was the Director of Student Success at Azusa Pacific University. Together with his wife, Amy Shahbaz, they live with their four children in Glendora, California.

Filmography

Television

Video games

Film

References

External links

• Philip Shahbaz at IMDb

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