Osamah Sami is an Australian stage and screen actor, writer, and stand-up comedian, born in Iran of Iraqi origin.
11 Facts About Osamah Sami
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Osamah Sami is known for his book Good Muslim Boy, and the film Ali's Wedding.
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Osamah Sami's work earned him an Australian Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay as well as a nomination for Best Lead Actor.
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Osamah Sami's script received an Australian Writers' Guild Award in the Best Original Film category.
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Osamah Sami has been nominated for a Green Room Award for Best Male Performer in a Lead Role for Melbourne Theatre Company's I Call My Brothers.
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Osamah Sami was born in Qom, Iran, to Iraqi parents.
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Osamah Sami was cast in several roles on stage in his hometown as a child.
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Osamah Sami has since gone on to work in film, theatre, and television.
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Osamah Sami starred opposite Zar Amir Ebrahimi in the 2023 film Shayda.
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Osamah Sami co-created and co-wrote a television drama series called House of Gods, which aired on ABC TV and ABC iview from 25 February 2024.
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Osamah Sami writes a poetry blog, with four main categories: Love, Social Justice, For Dad, and War.