Iqbal Theba

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Summary

Iqbal Theba is a Pakistani-American actor best known for playing Principal Figgins on Glee, with recurring roles in Community and appearances across film and television. In interviews, he has spoken about the shortage of South Asian roles and female roles in Hollywood, and said newer South Asian filmmakers are helping actors like him find meaningful parts and giving South Asians more say in how they are represented. He also appeared in a SAG-AFTRA public service announcement against anti-Asian hate. No public record of partisan campaigning or formal DEI roles is evident.