Biography
Christopher Maher began his career in New York, studying under Sandy Meisner, at the Neighborhood Playhouse. He started on stage and as a regular on the soap opera, Another World. Since moving to Los Angeles in 1981, he has appeared in over 100 episodics and 20 feature films. He continues to work in L.A. and New York (and on location). As of late, he makes his full-time home in Taos, New Mexico. He is a Canadian citizen and spends part of the year in Toronto, Vancouver & Los Angeles. Chris is an expert skier as well as a James Beard recognized Chef.
Filmography
Cast Credits
State of Affairs
Character: Prime Minister Sajjaf
TV • 2014
Legends
Character: Prince Fayeen
TV • 2014
Olive
Character: Cyrus
MOVIE • 2011
The Men Who Stare at Goats
Character: Iraqi Driver
MOVIE • 2009
NCIS
Character: Aris Mahir
TV • 2003
Enough
Character: Phil
MOVIE • 2002
24
Character: Deputy Prime Minister Barghouti
TV • 2001
The West Wing
Character: Iranian Ambassador
TV • 1999
Executive Decision
Character: Kahlil
MOVIE • 1996
Murder One
Character: Reporter #6
TV • 1995
Diagnosis: Murder
Character: Orderly
TV • 1993
Diagnosis: Murder
Character: Bellboy
TV • 1993
Law & Order
Character: Qaadar Khaleel
TV • 1990
Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog
Character: Emile
MOVIE • 1989
Mannequin
Character: Armand
MOVIE • 1987
The Atlanta Child Murders
Character: Dr. Saleh Zaki
TV • 1985
Best Defense
Character: Sayyid
MOVIE • 1984
The Last Ninja
Character: Amin
MOVIE • 1983
Taxi
Character: The Indian
TV • 1978