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BIO

Omar Metwally is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Dr. Vik Ullah in the Showtime television series The Affair, as well as for Rendition, Munich, and Miral.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2022
Sam

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Paul

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2015
Humayun

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Aram

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Mahmoud


Movies

Munich
[ 2005 ] Ali
Life on the Ledge
[ 2005 ] Druggist
Rendition
[ 2007 ] Anwar El-Ibrahimi
The City of Your Final Destination
[ 2009 ] Omar Razaghi
Miral
[ 2010 ] Hani
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
[ 2012 ] Amun
Non-Stop
[ 2014 ] Dr. Fahim Nir
Complete Unknown
[ 2016 ] Farshad
Breakable You
[ 2017 ] Samir Kamali

TV Shows

Big Sky
Mark Lindor
Harry's Law
Hayden Kildare
Mr. Robot
Agent Santiago
The Affair
Dr. Vik Ullah

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Omar Metwally, Sixteen Wounded

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Omar Metwally, Sixteen Wounded

News


Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn & More to Join 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala

Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event showcasing an incredible lineup of talent.
See Hank Azaria, Edie Falco & More in 52nd Street Project's FOOD FOR THOUGHT: THE SCRUMPTIOUS PLAYS

Stream the final Playmaking production of 2023 by The 52nd Street Project, featuring performances by Hank Azaria, Raul Castillo, Edie Falco, and more. Watch the imaginative work of young playwrights from the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood come to life in Food for Thought: The Scrumptious Plays.
THE GAZA MONOLOGUES Comes to the Noor Theatre This Week

Noor Theatre is answering the urgent request shared by Iman Aoun at ASHTAR Theatre in Ramallah for theatre makers around the world to host readings of the Gaza Monologues on November 29, 2023, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and More Set to Perform at Williamstown Theatre Festival This Week

Get ready for an unforgettable week at the Williamstown Theatre Festival! Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and a stellar lineup of talented actors will grace the stage with their remarkable performances. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the magic of live theater.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of KING JAMES at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Group's production of King James. Check out photos from opening night!
Photos: See Bernadette Peters, Kelli O'Hara, Lily Allen & More on the Red Carpet of A DOLL'S HOUSE

Check out photos from the red carpet at A Doll's House on Broadway!
Sunday Morning Michael Dale: The Fire This Time Festival's 13th Year of Spotlighting Early-Career Playwrights From The African Diaspora

With a name lending new urgency to a rhyming couplet from the African-American spiritual 'Mary, Don't You Weep' ('God gave Noah the rainbow sign / No more water, the fire next time') the annual Fire This Time Festival has produced dozens of ten-minutes plays in its mission to 'provide a platform for early-career playwrights from the African diaspora to explore new directions for 21st century theater'.
Interview: Brian Watkins Talks New Play EPIPHANY, OUTER RANGE on Amazon Prime Video & Writing for TV Vs. Theatre

Brian Watkins is the writer of Epiphany, which just opened at Lincoln Center Theater. He is also the creator, and showrunner, and executive producer of Outer Range on Amazon Prime Video, and has a film project in the works. Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Watkins about Epiphany, the differences in writing for theatre vs. television, and more. 
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of EPIPHANY at Lincoln Center Theater

EPIPHANY, a new play by Brian Watkins, directed by Tyne Rafaeli, is now open at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. See photos of the cast on opening here!
Review Roundup: EPIPHANY at Lincoln Center Theater; What Did the Critics Think?

EPIPHANY, a new play by Brian Watkins, directed by Tyne Rafaeli, officially opened at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. Read all of the reviews for Epiphany here.
VIDEO: First Look at Lincoln Center Theater's EPIPHANY

EPIPHANY, a new play by Brian Watkins, directed by Tyne Rafaeli, is currently in previews and opens on Thursday, June 23 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. Get a first look at the production!
Photos: First Look at Lincoln Center Theater's EPIPHANY

Lincoln Center Theater's production of Epiphany, a new play by Brian Watkins, directed by Tyne Rafaeli running at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. See the first photos of the production!
New Dates Announced for Lincoln Center Theater's EPIPHANY Directed by Tyne Rafaeli

Lincoln Center Theater has announced new dates for its upcoming production of Epiphany, a new play by Brian Watkins, directed by Tyne Rafaeli.  The play will now begin previews Thursday, May 26 and open on Thursday, June 23 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). 
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for EPIPHANY at Lincoln Center Theater

Lincoln Center Theater is presenting Epiphany, a new play by Brian Watkins, directed by Tyne Rafaeli. Epiphany will begin previews Thursday, May 19 and open on Thursday, June 16 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street).
Lincoln Center Theater to Present EPIPHANY by Brian Watkins

Lincoln Center Theater has announced its upcoming production of Epiphany, a new play by Brian Watkins, directed by Tyne Rafaeli.  Epiphany will begin previews Thursday, May 19 and open on Thursday, June 16 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). 
Magic Theatre's Campo Santo Presents World Premiere Of SHELTER By Bennett Fisher

Magic Theatre will welcome a one-of-a-kind world premiere theatrical event from resident company Campo Santo: A “listening” of Bennett Fisher’s pandemic thriller SHELTER.
Jujamcyn Theaters Celebrates Walter Kerr Theatre's 100th Anniversary With Interactive Digital Timeline

The timeline depicts a definitive history of the building, featuring a century's worth of history: from the earliest shows, musicals, and revues, through its history as a television and radio studio, brief spans as an adult film theater and later a children's theater, and finally as one of the most beloved houses on Broadway.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Renée Fleming, Phillipa Soo, Amanda Seyfried and More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival 2021 Gala

Williamstown Theatre Festival announced today that the 2021 WTF Gala will take place virtually on Wednesday, April 7. The Gala will start at 7:30 PM ET, preceded by an interactive VIP pre-show for event sponsors and virtual table buyers, and will feature musical performances and special appearances from beloved friends of the Festival.
Nazanin Nour, Artemis Pebdani and More to Star in Audible & Williamstown Theatre Festival's WISH YOU WERE HERE

Today, Williamstown Theatre Festival and Audible Theater announced casting as rehearsals and recording sessions commence for Wish You Were Here, part of the unprecedented collaboration to bring Williamstown Theatre Festival’s season to Audible. Additionally, release dates for the final three productions in the season have been announced.
BWW Review: PHOTOGRAPH 51 at Williamstown Theatre Festival On Audible

PHOTOGRAPH 51, the second offering in Williamstown Theatre Festival’s 2020 season on Audible Theater is a biographical piece.  It focuses on Rosalind Franklin (Anna Chlumsky) a chemist at England’s King's College and her work in the early 1950s. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Omar Metwally been in?

Omar Metwally has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Omar Metwally been in?

Omar Metwally has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Omar Metwally been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sixteen Wounded and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Sixteen Wounded.

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