Omid Abtahi Biography: Instagram, Height, Net Worth, TV Shows, Wife, Age, Awards, Twitter

Omid Abtahi is an actor and voice actor who gained widespread recognition through his portrayal of Salim in the fantasy television series American Gods.

He reached a broader international audience after joining the Star Wars universe as Dr. Penn Pershing in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian.

Beyond his best-known television roles, he has built a career across film, television, animation, and video games, becoming a familiar face and voice in several major entertainment franchises.

Omid Abtahi
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Omid Abtahi
Born:	July 12, 1979 (age 47 years old)
Place of Birth:	Tehran, Iran
Nationality:	Iranian-American
Ethnicity:	Iranian
Height:	5 feet 8 inches
Religion:	Islam
Spouse:	Sabrina Abtahi
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Miles Abtahi
Occupation:	Actor, voice actor
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Born on July 12, 1979, Omid Abtahi clocked 47 years old in 2026. He was born in Tehran, Iran, before moving with his family to Paris, France, at the age of five.

When he was ten, his family relocated to the United States and eventually settled in Irvine, California, where he spent the rest of his childhood.

Raised in an Iranian Muslim family, Abtahi later attended California State University, Fullerton.

He initially studied advertising before adding theater as a second major and graduated in 2002 with bachelor’s degrees in both fields.

Personal Life

Omid Abtahi has been married to Sabrina Abtahi for several years. Together, they have a son, Miles Abtahi, who was born in 2015.

Despite his work in Hollywood, he has kept his family life largely private, occasionally sharing moments about fatherhood while staying away from public controversy.

Career

Omid Abtahi began his acting career in 2005 with a guest appearance on JAG before landing a regular role as Tariq Nassiri in Sleeper Cell.

He went on to appear in several popular television series, including 24, Ghost Whisperer, NCIS, and Homeland, steadily building his reputation as a versatile character actor.

His film career includes roles in Argo, Brothers, and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. He earned widespread recognition for playing Salim in American Gods, a role that became one of his most acclaimed performances.

Abtahi later joined the Star Wars franchise as Dr. Penn Pershing in The Mandalorian and also appeared in Fear the Walking Dead and The Boys.

Alongside his live-action work, he has established a successful voice acting career, contributing to productions such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Justice League Action, and several entries in the Call of Duty video game series.

Awards

• The cast of Argo won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (2013)
• The Mandalorian received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Drama Series (2020)
• The Mandalorian received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Drama Series (2021)

Net Worth

Omid Abtahi’s net worth is estimated at approximately $2 million.

He has built his wealth through a steady acting career spanning television, film, streaming productions, animation, and voice work in major video game franchises.

Social Media

• Instagram: @omidabtahi
• X: @AbtahiOmid

Filmography

• Running with Scissors (2006)
• The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)
• Ocean of Pearls (2008)
• The Last Lullaby (2008)
• Brothers (2009)
• Diplomacy (2009)
• Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back (2010)
• Argo (2012)
• Boys of Abu Ghraib (2014)
• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015)
• Window Horses (2016)

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