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Dr. Julian Bashir on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Current / Recent Work Sid appeared in the 2002 movie Reign of Fire with Matthew McConaughey and Christian Bale, and in the feature film Vertical Limit in 2000. He also made a guest appearance in an episode of the UK spy series Spooks in February 2003. Bio Born in Sudan and raised in England, Siddig was a student of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), and appeared as the lead in such productions as Hamlet and Arthur. Upon completion of the three year program at LAMDA, he joined the Manchester Library Theater in London, where he appeared in productions of Brother Eichemann and Sinbad the Sailor. Still in London, he then went on to try his hand at directing, and made his directorial debut at the Arts Threshold Theater with productions of Lotus and the Rats and Julius Caesar. During this period he was called back to acting, only this time on television. In 1991, Sid made his TV debut in the independent British television production of The Big Battalions, a three-part drama. He also appeared in A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia which aired on PBS. In 2000, he appeared in the action-adventure feature film Vertical Limit. Born "Siddig El Fadil",he has changed his name to "Alexander Siddig" because (as reported by him at Star Trek conventions) people had trouble pronouncing "El Fadil". Originally considered for the role of Benjamin Sisko on Deep Space Nine, Rick Berman thought Sid was too young, and the role eventually went to Avery Brooks. However, Berman was impressed enough with Sid that he offered him the role of Julian Bashir, a part originally written as an hispanic male, Dr. Julian Amoroso. An uncle on his father's side was, at one time, the Sudanese prime minister. His late mother was a singer, and the sister of actor Malcom McDowell (Star Trek: Generations , A Clockwork Orange). Charities The Heifer Project offers hungry families around the world a way to feed themselves and become self-reliant. Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to providing decent, affordable housing. Doctors Without Borders sends medical relief to victims of armed conflict, natural and man-made disasters, and epidemics. National Multiple Sclerosis Society is dedicated to ending the devastating effects of MS. Internet Presence Official Fan Club Website - www.sidcity.net |
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