Professional acting debut in the Off-Broadway play, “The Joys of Lipstick”

Made feature debut in the gay-themed comedy “The Ski Trip”

Had a small role as a militant leader in Paul Weitz’s comedy film “American Dreamz”

Played an Arab billionaire in the short-lived CBS series, “Company Town”

Had a recurring role as a terrorist suspect in the FOX series “24”

Received critical acclaim for his role as a Syrian musician in the independent drama “The Visitor”

Nominated for the 2008 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male (“The Visitor”)

Cast as the title characters gay coworker Mo-Mo in the Showtime drama, "Nurse Jackie"