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Faran Tahir

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Actor

The Resume

    (February 16, 1963- )
    Born in Los Angeles, California
    Films include 'Iron Man,' 'Star Trek,' 'Charlie Wilson's War,' 'Anywhere But Here' and 'The Jungle Book' (voice)
    Guest starred on over 20 popular U.S. television series

Why he might be annoying:

    He came 'out' of the 'Trekkie closet' and admitted to being a 'Star Trek' fan.
    He portrayed two different characters on both '24' and 'JAG.'
    He's frequently asked about Hollywood portrayals of Muslims and Middle Easterners.
    He did a lot of press for 'Star Trek' even though he only appeared at the beginning of the film.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was born in the U.S., then moved back to Pakistan with his parents, who had been in the U.S. taking acting classes at UCLA.
    His performance as a villain in 'Iron Man' generated critical acclaim.
    He earned his master's degree from Harvard, and did his undergrad work at UC-Berkeley.
    He portrayed the first 'Star Trek' captain of Pakistani/Middle Eastern descent.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 22 Votes: 40.91% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 25 Votes: 28.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 55 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 68 Votes: 36.76% Annoying