Arsher Ali
Arsher Ali is a British actor. He is known for his versatility through his varied TV and film roles but also known for his theatre work, most notably as a regular lead performer at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Personal life
He is a graduate of East 15 Acting School. He married actress Roxy Shahidi in 2010. The couple had their first child, a daughter in January 2018. Ali has been vocal throughout his career about the challenges faced by British Asian actors in the industry and his continual fight against racial typecasting.Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2009 | Wallander | Jamal | 1 episode |
2010 | Pulse | Adam Hussein | Television film |
2011 | Silent Witness | Zak Khan | 8 episodes |
2011–2012 | Beaver Falls | Adil "A-Rab" Hussain | 12 episodes |
2013 | The Guilty | DS Vinesh Roy | 3 episodes |
2013 | Complicit | Waleed Ahmed | Television film |
2014 | The Missing | Malik Suri | 7 episodes |
2014 | Alt | Callum | Television film |
2015 | Arthur & George | George Edalji | 3 episodes |
2015 | Doctor Who | Bennet | "Under the Lake" / "Before the Flood" |
2016 | Line of Duty | PC Hari Bains | Series 3 |
2017–2018 | Ackley Bridge | Samir Qureshi | Series 1–2; 9 episodes |
2018 | Informer | Imran Aziz | 5 episodes |
2018 | Hang Ups | Ryan Mehta | 2 episodes |
2020 | Cold Courage | Peter Chandra | Main role; upcoming |