Art Malik

Art Malik

73 · Born: Nov 13, 1952

Personal Details

BornNov 13, 1952 Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Biography

The subject, a talented individual, was born in Pakistan, specifically, as the youngest son of an esteemed eye surgeon who made the momentous decision to relocate to London, ultimately joining the renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital. This pivotal event would shape the trajectory of the subject's life, influencing his sense of identity and cultural affiliations.

As he grew older, the subject developed a strong sense of his English heritage, which would become a defining characteristic of his persona. In a remarkable display of cultural assimilation, he never learned to speak Urdu or Hindi, instead embracing his English roots with unwavering conviction.

The subject's passion for the performing arts led him to pursue a formal education at Guildhall Drama School, where he would hone his craft and lay the groundwork for a successful acting career. During his time at drama school, he secured a notable role as a Buddhist monk in a film directed by the illustrious Peter Hall, a testament to his early promise as a thespian.

Following his graduation, the subject went on to tread the boards at the prestigious Old Vic and the Royal Shakespeare Company, further solidifying his reputation as a skilled and versatile actor. His breakout role, however, came when he portrayed an English public school-educated Indian in the critically acclaimed television series 'The Jewel in the Crown'.

In his personal life, the subject has been blessed with a loving partnership with actress Gina Rowe, whom he met during his time at drama school. Together, they have two beautiful daughters, Jessica and Keira, who bring joy and fulfillment to their father's life.

Career

2025
The Woman in Cabin 10
The Woman in Cabin 10 as Dr. Robert Mehta
Hamlet
Hamlet as Claudius
Man Like Mobeen
Man Like Mobeen as Uncle Khan
2024
The Glassworker
The Glassworker as Tomas Oliver
Disclaimer
Disclaimer as Justin
2023
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid as Sir Grimsby
The Famous Five
The Famous Five as Sir Lincoln Aubrey
2022
2020
Penance
Penance as Fr. Tom
2019
The Feed
The Feed as President Quan
2018
The Woman in White
The Woman in White as Erasmus Nash
2017
Halal Daddy
Halal Daddy as Amir Aziz
Bancroft
Bancroft as DCS Alan Taheeri
Sherlock
Sherlock as Prison Governor
2016
The Infiltrator
The Infiltrator as Akbar Bilgrami
Mirza's Lady
Mirza's Lady as Suchitra's Father
Cold Feet
Cold Feet as Eddie Zubayr
2015
Arthur & George
Arthur & George as Rev Shapurji Edalji
Arthur & George
Arthur & George as Reverend Shapurji Edalji
2013
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as Sampooran Singh
Diana
Diana as Samunder
2012
John Carter
John Carter as Zodangan General
Borgia
Borgia as Francesc Gacet
2010
Sex and the City 2
Sex and the City 2 as Shiekh Khalid
Upstairs Downstairs
Upstairs Downstairs as Mr. Amanjit Singh
Ben Hur
Ben Hur as Ilderim
The Nativity
The Nativity as Nicolaus
2009
Hotel
Hotel as Shahid Mazari
2008
Franklyn
Franklyn as Tarrant
Dean Spanley
Dean Spanley as Swami Nala Prash
2006
2005
The English Harem
The English Harem as Saaman "Sam" Sahar
2004
Fakers
Fakers as Foster Wright
2003
Tempo
Tempo as Maldonado
2001
Hotel!
Hotel! as Radochek Zeigler
Tabloid
Tabloid as Philip Radcliffe
Messiah
Messiah as DCS Michael Emerson
2000
In the Beginning
In the Beginning as Rameses II
1999
Vicious Circle
Vicious Circle as Harrison
Cleopatra
Cleopatra as Olympos
1998
Side Streets
Side Streets as Bipin Raj
Booty Call
Booty Call as Akmed (uncredited)
1995
Uncovered
Uncovered as Alvaro
1994
True Lies
True Lies as Salim Abu Aziz
The Wimbledon Poisoner
The Wimbledon Poisoner as Karim Jackson
1993
Age of Treason
Age of Treason as Pertinax
1992
Hostage
Hostage as Khalim
City of Joy
City of Joy as Ashok Ghatak
1987
1986
Harem
Harem as Tarik Pasha
1985
Underworld
Underworld as Fluke
1984
A Passage to India
A Passage to India as Mahmoud Ali
1980
Richard's Things
Richard's Things as Dr. Mustag
1979