Shaun Toub
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Shaun Toub is an Iranian-American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Farhad in the 2004 movie Crash, as Rahim Khan in the movie The Kite Runner, and as Yinsen in the film adaptation of the Iron Man comic book series. Toub, who is of Persian Jewish background, was born in Tehran, Iran and raised in Manchester, England (his family left Iran before the 1979 revolution). At the age of fourteen, he moved to Switzerland and after a two year stay, he crossed the Atlantic to Nashua, New Hampshire to finish his last year of high school. His high school yearbook notes: "The funniest guy in school and the most likely to succeed in the entertainment world." After two years of college in Massachusetts, Shaun transferred to USC. Shaun is active in the Iranian Jewish community. Through various charity events and public speaking engagements, he inspires the community to embrace the arts, as the arts enhance everyday life. He has been a recipient of the Sephard award at the Los Angeles Sephardic Film Festival. Toub currently resides in Los Angeles.
Shaun Toub Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Shaun Toub reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Shaun Toub's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Shaun Toub's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Maryam, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Shaun Toub Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Shaun Toub's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Shaun Toub has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ghosts of War | Mr. Helwig | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Forgive Me | Davood | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | War Dogs | Marlboro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Papa Hemingway in Cuba | Evan Shipman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Unity | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Stretch | Nasseem | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Iron Man 3 | Ho Yinsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Setup | Roth | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Last Airbender | Uncle Iroh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | I Am 'Iron Man' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Iron Man | Yinsen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Charlie Wilson's War | Hassan (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Kite Runner | Rahim Kahn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Nativity Story | Joachim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Crash | Farhad | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Land of Plenty | Hassan | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Live from Baghdad | Sadoun Al-Jenabi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Maryam | Dr. Darius Armin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | D.R.E.A.M. Team | Prince Ali Saleed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Stigmata | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Steel Sharks | Capt. Reza Lashgar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Suddenly | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | Terrorist | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Broken Arrow | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Bad Boys | Store Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux | Sleeping Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Out of Time | Speechmaker | Average | Similar → |
Shaun Toub - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Shaun Toub?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shaun Toub is "Maryam" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Shaun Toub acted in?
Shaun Toub has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Shaun Toub?
Other notable films include "Iron Man", "Unity", and "The Kite Runner".