Biography
Elham Ehsas is a BAFTA nominated and Oscar shortlisted writer, director and actor known primarily for his controversial roles on both the big and the small screens. He made his acting debut in the acclaimed international hit film The Kite Runner, and has since appeared in numerous films and TV including Brad Pitt's War Machine, Netflix's Young Wallander, the final season of ShowTime's Homeland as well as Apple TV's Shantaram. He has also performed on stage in the Young Vic, West End and New York runs of the play 'The Jungle'.
Elham continues to challenge himself by tackling complicated characters in both film and television, in addition to writing and developing his own thought-provoking films.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Fuze
Character:
MOVIE • 2025

The Agency: Central Intelligence
Character: Edward
TV • 2024

Yellow
Character:
MOVIE • 2023

Shantaram
Character: Sebastian Modena
TV • 2022

Attack
Character: Hamid Gul
MOVIE • 2022

Photo Booth
Character: Feras
MOVIE • 2022

The Kill Team
Character: Shoaib
MOVIE • 2019

Our Kind of Love
Character: Harun
MOVIE • 2018

Oksijan
Character: Jawad
MOVIE • 2018

War Machine
Character: Translator Kenny
MOVIE • 2017

Unforgotten
Character: Asif Syed
TV • 2015

Homeland
Character: Jalal Haqqani
TV • 2011

The Kite Runner
Character: Young Assef
MOVIE • 2007
Crew
Crew Credits

There Will Come Soft Rains
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025

There Will Come Soft Rains
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2025

Yellow
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2023

Yellow
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023

Yellow
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2023

Your Hand Found Mine
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2021

Your Hand Found Mine
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2021

Our Kind of Love
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2018

Our Kind of Love
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2018