Osamah Sami

Osamah Sami
Born (1983-03-10) 10 March 1983
Qom, Iran

Osamah Sami (born 10 March 1983 in Qom, Iran) is an award-winning [1][2]Australian actor, screenwriter, published author and stand up comedian of Iraqi and Persian origin. He is recognized as a notable Australian Muslim by the Commonwealth of Australia.[3] His critically acclaimed book "Good Muslim Boy", published by Hardie Grant) was Highly Commended at the Victorian Premiere's Literary Awards [4] and Shortlisted for the NSW Premiere's Literary Award. [5]He was cast in Tony Ayres' award winning film "Saved" opposite award-winning Australian actress Claudia Karvan, and had another lead role in award-winning director Dee McLachlan's 10 Terrorists!. He has appeared in numerous Australian productions, including East West 101, Rush, Sea Patrol, City Homicide, Jack Irish and a regular in SBS series Kick. He is the co-creator and star of the online comedy Web Series Two Refugees & a Blonde, which was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the L.A Web Fest.[6] He also co-wrote and starred Australia's first Muslim Rom-Com "Ali's Wedding",[7] directed by multi Award-winner Jeffrey Walker and shot by Oscar-nominated renowned cinematographer Don McAlpine (Mrs Doubtfire, Moulin Rouge, X-Men). He was nominated for a Green Room Award for best male performer in a lead role for his work in Melbourne Theatre Company's I Call My Brothers.[8]

Biography

Osamah was born in Iran to Iraqi parents and was cast in several roles on stage in his childhood hometown of Qom.[9][10]

After immigrating to Australia, he began working with a local theatre group and starred in many productions from then on. His performance in Trial of Saddam, where he played Saddam Hussein, was very successful amongst the Iraqi community in Australia. The play was written by his father. In 2005 he was part of a theatre group that was prevented from entering the United States of America to perform the play.[11][12]

He has since gone on to work regularly in Film, Theatre and Television. He has been cast in several leading roles; one opposite Claudia Karvan, one of Australia's most reputable actresses, in the Tele-Movie "Saved", directed by Award-winning director Tony Ayres.[13] He also played the lead role in the award-winning Dee McLachlan comedy feature, "10 Terrorists!".[14] His guest roles include TV shows including East West 101, Rush, Sea Patrol, City Homicide and a regular role in the TV series Kick.

As writer, he created an 8 espiode Sitcom for SBS (Australian TV Network) with long term creative partner Shahin Shafaei, titled "Baghdad to the Burbs" which was developed into second draft.[15][16] He has also written a feature film, produced by Matchbox Pictures titled "Ali's Wedding", an Australian-set Romantic-Comedy and is directed by Jeffrey Walker.

He is also the co creator of comedy web series 2 Refugees & a Blonde His debut book Good Muslim Boy, a memoir, was published by Hardie Grant in May 2015 to great critical acclaim.[17][18][19][20] He also writes a poetry blog, which has four categories: Love, Social Justice, For Dad and War.[21]

Awards

Filmography (Actor)

Film

TV Work

Stage

Filmography (Writer)

Books/ Other Writing

References

  1. ↑ http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/2016-multicultural-nsw-award
  2. ↑ http://www.greenroom.org.au/tbl_GRA_CM/View-Tbl-GRA-CM.aspx?PassID=POjxKNkSsrNnHOPTgRpSZXlaifHU7jKJmSDCSzrvKcR7fh5GBsO7VnEEEb7p86vVY2LQVvOQjrRZ11pzPTalAuRP0sBXzwexwltdL%2bI%2fPDniIcj6lnAaL46YRPLbsX3d
  3. ↑ http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/19722/2009_The_Australian_Journey-Muslim_Communities.pdf
  4. ↑ http://www.wheelercentre.com/projects/victorian-premier-s-literary-awards-2016
  5. ↑ http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/2016-multicultural-nsw-award
  6. ↑ https://www.dropbox.com/s/ephiahtzi88zi25/2016%20NOMINATIONS.Mike%20proof1.final4.20.16.pdf?dl=0
  7. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2782692/
  8. ↑ http://www.greenroom.org.au/tbl_GRA_CM/View-Tbl-GRA-CM.aspx?PassID=POjxKNkSsrNnHOPTgRpSZXlaifHU7jKJmSDCSzrvKcR7fh5GBsO7VnEEEb7p86vVY2LQVvOQjrRZ11pzPTalAuRP0sBXzwexwltdL%2bI%2fPDniIcj6lnAaL46YRPLbsX3d
  9. ↑ Molitorisz, Sacha (8 February 2009). "You're called what?". Sun Herald.
  10. ↑ Webb, Carolyn (4 April 2009). "Actor Sami aims to turn heads for all the right reasons from now on". The Age.
  11. ↑ Molitorisz, Sacha (8 February 2009). "You're called what?". Sun Herald.
  12. ↑ Webb, Carolyn (4 April 2009). "Actor Sami aims to turn heads for all the right reasons from now on". The Age.
  13. ↑ Neill, Rosemary (28 March 2009). "First Impressions: Claudia Karvan". The Australian.
  14. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1561759/
  15. ↑ http://www.theage.com.au/national/actor-sami-to-turns-heads-for-right-reasons-20090403-9rmp.html
  16. ↑ http://shahinshafaei.com/upcoming-projects.html
  17. ↑ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25574366-good-muslim-boy
  18. ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/good-muslim-boy-osamah-sami-paints-vivid-picture-of-immigrant-life-20150605-ghgt5y.html
  19. ↑ http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/sex-death-and-islam-the-issues-in-osamah-samis-good-muslim-boy/story-fn9n8gph-1227453676435
  20. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Good-Muslim-Boy-Osamah-Sami/dp/1742706150
  21. ↑ https://osamahsami.com/
  22. ↑ http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/2016-multicultural-nsw-award
  23. ↑ http://www.wheelercentre.com/projects/victorian-premier-s-literary-awards-2016
  24. ↑ http://www.greenroom.org.au/tbl_GRA_CM/View-Tbl-GRA-CM.aspx?PassID=POjxKNkSsrNnHOPTgRpSZXlaifHU7jKJmSDCSzrvKcR7fh5GBsO7VnEEEb7p86vVY2LQVvOQjrRZ11pzPTalAuRP0sBXzwexwltdL%2bI%2fPDniIcj6lnAaL46YRPLbsX3d
  25. ↑ https://www.dropbox.com/s/ephiahtzi88zi25/2016%20NOMINATIONS.Mike%20proof1.final4.20.16.pdf?dl=0

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