Mousa Kraish Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Siblings, Movies, TV Shows, Books, Wife

Mousa Kraish is an American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for portraying The Jinn in the Starz fantasy series American Gods.

He has also appeared in films including Munich, Superbad, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Fast & Furious, and The Dictator, earning recognition for his work in both independent and mainstream productions.

Mousa Kraish
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Mousa Hussein Kraish
Stage Name:	Mousa Kraish
Born:	November 21, 1975 (age 50 years old)
Place of Birth:	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Palestinian-American
Education:	Brooklyn College (B.A. in Film; B.F.A. in Creative Writing); Atlantic Theater Company
Height:	Approximately 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Religion:	Muslim upbringing
Parents:	Palestinian-American parents (names not publicly disclosed)
Siblings:	Eight younger siblings
Relationship:	Not publicly disclosed
Children:	Not publicly disclosed
Occupation:	Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
Net Worth:	Approximately $2–4 million USD (estimated)

Early Life and Education

Mousa Hussein Kraish was born on November 21, 1975, and was raised in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, in a Palestinian-American family.

He is the oldest of nine children. Before pursuing acting, he briefly studied medicine and later worked for an internet company while attending Brooklyn College, where he earned degrees in Film and Creative Writing.

After graduating, he worked as a photographer and cinematographer before studying acting for more than two years at David Mamet’s Atlantic Theater Company.

Career

Mousa Kraish began his acting career on stage, performing at the New York Fringe Festival and the Arab-American Comedy Festival.

His breakthrough came in 2005 when director Steven Spielberg cast him as Badran (Mohammed Safady) in the historical drama Munich.

The role opened doors to appearances in major Hollywood films, including Superbad, King of California, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Fast & Furious, and The Dictator.

On television, Mousa Kraish has appeared in Blue Bloods, Chuck, Parenthood, Homeland, Transparent, Feed the Beast, Super Pumped, FBI, History of the World, Part II, and Star Trek: Picard.

His most acclaimed role is The Jinn in American Gods (2017–2021), where his performance received praise for its emotional depth and representation of LGBTQ+ and Middle Eastern characters.

In addition to acting, Mousa Kraish has written, directed, and produced several short films, including The Fourth Estate, A Brother’s Love, How to Make a Dollarbill in Brooklyn, and The Last Deli in Brooklyn.

Awards and Recognition

• Best known for portraying The Jinn in American Gods.
• Earned critical recognition for his performance in Munich.
• Recognized for promoting authentic representation of Arab and Palestinian characters in Hollywood.
• Active as an independent filmmaker, writer, and producer.

Personal Life

Mousa Kraish resides in Los Angeles, California. He has generally kept his personal life private and has spoken about choosing roles that present nuanced portrayals of Middle Eastern characters rather than relying on stereotypes.

He continues to work in acting while developing his own writing and directing projects.

Net Worth

Mousa Kraish‘s estimated net worth is between $2 million and $4 million USD, earned through acting, directing, writing, producing, and independent filmmaking.

Filmography

Films

• Man Push Cart (2005)
• Munich (2005)
• Finishing the Game (2007)
• King of California (2007)
• Superbad (2007)
• You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008)
• The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
• Fast & Furious (2009)
• The Dictator (2012)
• Echo Park (2014)
• The Day Shall Come (2019)
• Your Lucky Day (2023)
• Atropia (2025)

Television

• Blue Bloods (2010)
• Chuck (2011)
• Parenthood (2011)
• Homeland (2015)
• Transparent (2015)
• Feed the Beast (2016)
• American Gods (2017–2021)
• Super Pumped (2022)
• History of the World, Part II (2023)
• FBI (2023)
• Star Trek: Picard (2023)