23 November, 1970

 


Born in Tel Aviv on November 23, 1970, Israeli actor Oded Fehr is prominently known for his role in the blockbuster The Mummy and its sequel, The Mummy Returns. His other appearances include TV shows like UC: Undercover, Presidio Med, and the film Resident Evil: Apocalypse. Oded, who was trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, was also featured in the Rob Schneider comedy hit Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo.
 
Saad bin Safwan is played by Oded Fehr on Showtime’s terrorism-themed drama Sleeper Cell. Saad is the leader of the terrorist cell, gifted with extraordinary charisma. His other alias is Faris al-Farik.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Oded Fehr

Male

Spouse: Rhonda Tollefson (22 December 2000 - present)

Son, Atticus was born January 4, 2003.

2nd child, a daughter named Finley, born February 26, 2006.

Served in the Israeli Navy.

Met wife, Rhonda Tollefson, at the L.A. Opera.

Has an older brother, a sister and a younger half sister.

Trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, England after taking a very brief drama class in Frankfurt, Germany.

Worked for security for the Israeli airlines in Germany.

He speaks English, Hebrew and a bit of German.

His favorite book is "To Kill A Mockingbird."

Born on the same day as Vincent Cassel.

Has a strong detest for guns.

His son Atticus was named after the main character in "To Kill A Mockingbird".

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2009: Hybrid (post-production) - Ray
2007: Resident Evil: Extinction - Carlos Olivera
2005: Scooby Doo in Where's My Mummy? - Amahl Ali Akbar (voice)
2005-2006: Sleeper Cell - Farik
2005: Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story - prince Sadir
2004-2005: Charmed - Zankou
2004: Resident Evil: Apocalypse - Carlos Olivera
2001: UC Undercover - Frank Donovan
2001: Texas Rangers - Pete Marsele
2001: The Mummy Returns - Ardeth Bay
2000: Arabian Nights - Robber #2
1999: The Mummy - Ardeth Bay
1999: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo - Antoine Laconte

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6' 1" (1.85 m)

"When I left drama school, I had very long hair, and I just cut it a year and a half ago. Now [nobody recognizes me] and I have a comfortable anonymity."