After graduating from LAMDA, worked in repertory theater in Manchester

Began directing stage plays at The Arts Threshold Theatre

Feature debut, as a party guest in "Sammy and Rosie Get Laid"

Played the Emir Feisal in the PBS "Great Performances" TV drama, "A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia"

Played Dr. Julian Bashir on the syndicated series, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"

Had supporting role in "Vertical Limit"; first feature film appearance in 13 years

Guest-starring as an Algerian secret agent in the British series, "Spooks"

Co-starred in Ridley Scott's "Kingdom of Heaven" about the 12th-Century Crusades

Portrayed Prince Nasir in the geopolitical thriller "Syriana" opposite George Clooney and Matt Damon

Played the title role in the BBC's "Hannibal - Rome's Worst Nightmare"

Joined the sixth season of FOX's "24" as former terrorist Hamri Al-Assad

Co-starred with Sir Ben Kingsley and Colin Firth in "The Last Legion"

Featured in the sci-fi film, "Doomsday"