Alexander Siddig

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Summary

Alexander Siddig is a British actor known for playing Dr. Julian Bashir in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and for roles in Syriana, Kingdom of Heaven, and Game of Thrones. His screen work spans science fiction, historical drama, and political thrillers, including roles as Arab characters. Siddig has discussed how Arab actors are often offered stereotyped roles and said that portraying characters who counter those images matters; he has also said he prefers characters to be seen as people rather than defined by ethnicity or other perceived identities. No public record of party campaigning, DEI affiliations, or organized activism is evident.