Portrait of Art Malik

Art Malik

Bio: Athar ul-Haque Malik (born 13 November 1952), known professionally as Art Malik, is a Pakistani-born British actor who achieved international fame in the 1980s through his starring and subsidiary roles in assorted British and Merchant Ivory television serials and films. He is especially remembered for his portrayal of the out-of-place Hari Kumar in The Jewel in the Crown at the outset of his career
Born: Thu, Nov 13 1952
Birthplace: Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Art Malik is 72 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Making of 'The Glassworker'
The Making of 'The Glassworker'
Art Malik was 71 in The Making of 'The Glassworker' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2024
Poster of The Glassworker
The Glassworker
Art Malik was 71 in The Glassworker as 'Tomas Oliver (Voice; English)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2024
Poster of The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
Art Malik was 70 in The Little Mermaid as 'Sir Grimsby'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 2023
Poster of Halal Daddy
Halal Daddy
Art Malik was 64 in Halal Daddy as 'Amir Aziz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 2017
Poster of The Escape
The Escape
Art Malik was 64 in The Escape as 'Kellan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 2017
Poster of Mirzya
Mirzya
Art Malik was 63 in Mirzya as 'Suchitra's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of The Infiltrator
The Infiltrator
Art Malik was 63 in The Infiltrator as 'Akbar Bilgrami'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 2016
Poster of Arthur & George
Arthur & George
Art Malik was 62 in Arthur & George as 'Rev Shapurji Edalji'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 02 2015
Poster of Diana
Diana
Art Malik was 60 in Diana as 'Samundar, Samunder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2013
Poster of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Art Malik was 60 in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as 'Sampooran Singh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2013
Poster of John Carter
John Carter
Art Malik was 59 in John Carter as 'Zodangan General'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 2012
Poster of Ghosted
Ghosted
Art Malik was 58 in Ghosted
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 2011
Poster of Sex and the City 2
Sex and the City 2
Art Malik was 57 in Sex and the City 2 as 'Shiekh Khalid'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 2010
Poster of The Wolfman
The Wolfman
Art Malik was 57 in The Wolfman as 'Singh'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 2010
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Art Malik was 56 in Hotel as 'Shahid Mazari'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 2009
Poster of Dean Spanley
Dean Spanley
Art Malik was 56 in Dean Spanley as 'Swami Nala Prash'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2008
Poster of Franklyn
Franklyn
Art Malik was 55 in Franklyn as 'Tarrant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 2008
Poster of Nina's Heavenly Delights
Nina's Heavenly Delights
Art Malik was 53 in Nina's Heavenly Delights as 'Raj Khanna'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 28 2006
Poster of The English Harem
The English Harem
Art Malik was 53 in The English Harem as 'Saaman "Sam" Sahar'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 2005
Poster of Tempo
Tempo
Art Malik was 50 in Tempo as 'George Maldonado'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 17 2003
Poster of Bond Girls Are Forever
Bond Girls Are Forever
Art Malik was 49 in Bond Girls Are Forever as 'Kamran Shah (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 2002
Poster of The British Empire in Colour
The British Empire in Colour
Art Malik was 49 in The British Empire in Colour as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2002
Poster of Hotel!
Hotel!
Art Malik was 48 in Hotel! as 'Radochek Zeigler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 2001
Poster of Vicious Circle
Vicious Circle
Art Malik was 46 in Vicious Circle as 'Harrison'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1999
Poster of Side Streets
Side Streets
Art Malik was 45 in Side Streets as 'Bipin Raj'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 1998
Poster of Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing
Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing
Art Malik was 44 in Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing as 'Ramzi Ahmed Yousef'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 14 1997
Poster of Booty Call
Booty Call
Art Malik was 44 in Booty Call
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1997
Poster of A Kid in King Arthur's Court
A Kid in King Arthur's Court
Art Malik was 42 in A Kid in King Arthur's Court as 'Lord Belasco'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1995
Poster of Clockwork Mice
Clockwork Mice
Art Malik was 42 in Clockwork Mice as 'Laney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1995
Poster of Uncovered
Uncovered
Art Malik was 42 in Uncovered as 'Alvaro'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 1995
Poster of True Lies
True Lies
Art Malik was 41 in True Lies as 'Salim Abu Aziz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1994
Poster of Age of Treason
Age of Treason
Art Malik was 40 in Age of Treason as 'Pertinax'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 1993
Poster of Hostage
Hostage
Art Malik was 39 in Hostage as 'Khalim'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1992
Poster of Year of the Comet
Year of the Comet
Art Malik was 39 in Year of the Comet as 'Nico'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of City of Joy
City of Joy
Art Malik was 39 in City of Joy as 'Ashok Ghatak'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1992
Poster of Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach
Art Malik was 39 in Turtle Beach as 'Kanan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1992
Poster of Shadow of the Cobra
Shadow of the Cobra
Art Malik was 36 in Shadow of the Cobra
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 1989
Poster of The Living Daylights
The Living Daylights
Art Malik was 34 in The Living Daylights as 'Kamran Shah'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 29 1987
Poster of Harem
Harem
Art Malik was 33 in Harem as 'Tarik Pasha'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 1986
Poster of Death Is Part of the Process
Death Is Part of the Process
Art Malik was 33 in Death Is Part of the Process as 'Indres'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Transmutations
Transmutations
Art Malik was 33 in Transmutations as 'Fluke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1985
Poster of A Passage to India
A Passage to India
Art Malik was 32 in A Passage to India as 'Mahmoud Ali'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of Richard's Things
Richard's Things
Art Malik was 28 in Richard's Things as 'Dr. Mustag'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 1980
Poster of Arabian Adventure
Arabian Adventure
Art Malik was 26 in Arabian Adventure as 'Mamhoud'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 1979
Poster of The Reaper
The Reaper
Art Malik was 26 in The Reaper as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 1979
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Art Malik will be 72+ in Hamlet as 'Claudius'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Woman in Cabin 10
The Woman in Cabin 10
Art Malik will be 72+ in The Woman in Cabin 10
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Wild Dubai
Wild Dubai
Art Malik will be 72+ in Wild Dubai as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Eye of the Sunrise
The Eye of the Sunrise
Art Malik will be 72+ in The Eye of the Sunrise as 'Sir Lincoln Aubrey'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Art Malik was 71+ in Disclaimer as 'Justin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 11 2024
Poster of Renegade Nell
Renegade Nell
Art Malik was 71+ in Renegade Nell as 'Henry Tuplow / Jeremiah Tuplow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 29 2024
Poster of The Famous Five
The Famous Five
Art Malik was 71+ in The Famous Five as 'Sir Lincoln Aubrey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 09 2023
Poster of The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Art Malik was 69+ in The Man Who Fell to Earth as 'Henning Khan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 2022
Poster of Penance
Penance
Art Malik was 67+ in Penance as 'Fr. Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 17 2020
Poster of The Feed
The Feed
Art Malik was 66+ in The Feed as 'President Quan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2019
Poster of The Woman in White
The Woman in White
Art Malik was 65+ in The Woman in White as 'Erasmus Nash'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2018
Poster of Bancroft
Bancroft
Art Malik was 65+ in Bancroft as 'DCS Alan Taheeri'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 2017
Poster of Arthur & George
Arthur & George
Art Malik was 62+ in Arthur & George as 'Reverend Shapurji Edalji'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 02 2015
Poster of Indian Summers
Indian Summers
Art Malik was 62+ in Indian Summers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 15 2015
Poster of Borgia
Borgia
Art Malik was 58+ in Borgia as 'Francesc Gacet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 2011
Poster of Homeland
Homeland
Art Malik was 58+ in Homeland as 'Bunny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2011
Poster of Building Sea City
Building Sea City
Art Malik was 58+ in Building Sea City as 'Himself - Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 2011
Poster of Upstairs Downstairs
Upstairs Downstairs
Art Malik was 58+ in Upstairs Downstairs as 'Mr. Amanjit Singh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 26 2010
Poster of The Nativity
The Nativity
Art Malik was 58+ in The Nativity as 'Nicolaus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 20 2010
Poster of Sherlock
Sherlock
Art Malik was 57+ in Sherlock as 'Prison Governor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 25 2010
Poster of Ben Hur
Ben Hur
Art Malik was 57+ in Ben Hur as 'Ilderim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 04 2010
Poster of 10 Days to War
10 Days to War
Art Malik was 55+ in 10 Days to War as 'Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 2008
Poster of Lewis
Lewis
Art Malik was 54+ in Lewis
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2007
Poster of Mayo
Mayo
Art Malik was 53+ in Mayo as 'Marcus Illingworth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Art Malik was 52+ in Doctor Who as 'Ilin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Doc Martin
Doc Martin
Art Malik was 51+ in Doc Martin as 'John Rahmanzai'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Art Malik was 51+ in New Tricks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The British Empire in Color
The British Empire in Color
Art Malik was 49+ in The British Empire in Color as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 2002
Poster of The Knights Templar
The Knights Templar
Art Malik was 49+ in The Knights Templar as 'Himself - Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 2002
Poster of Messiah
Messiah
Art Malik was 48+ in Messiah as 'DCS Michael Emerson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 26 2001
Poster of Murder in Mind
Murder in Mind
Art Malik was 48+ in Murder in Mind as 'Paul Asher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Fun at the Funeral Parlour
Fun at the Funeral Parlour
Art Malik was 48+ in Fun at the Funeral Parlour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of In the Beginning
In the Beginning
Art Malik was 47+ in In the Beginning as 'Rameses II'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 2000
Poster of Second Sight
Second Sight
Art Malik was 47+ in Second Sight
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2000
Poster of Life Support
Life Support
Art Malik was 46+ in Life Support as 'Dr. Kamran Blake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 19 1999
Poster of The Seventh Scroll
The Seventh Scroll
Art Malik was 46+ in The Seventh Scroll as 'Taita'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 15 1999
Poster of Cleopatra
Cleopatra
Art Malik was 46+ in Cleopatra as 'Olympos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 23 1999
Poster of Colour Blind
Colour Blind
Art Malik was 46+ in Colour Blind as 'Hassan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1998
Poster of Cold Feet
Cold Feet
Art Malik was 46+ in Cold Feet as 'Eddie Zubayr'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 1998
Poster of Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business
Art Malik was 45+ in Unfinished Business
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 24 1998
Poster of Goodness Gracious Me
Goodness Gracious Me
Art Malik was 43+ in Goodness Gracious Me
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 05 1996
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Art Malik was 43+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of The Wimbledon Poisoner
The Wimbledon Poisoner
Art Malik was 42+ in The Wimbledon Poisoner as 'Karim Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 11 1994
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Art Malik was 40+ in Peak Practice as 'Mr. Hussain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Cluedo
Cluedo
Art Malik was 37+ in Cluedo as 'Bernard Kirkbride'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Art Malik was 36+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Sir Bartholomew Strange'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Hothouse
Hothouse
Art Malik was 35+ in Hothouse as 'Dr. Ved Lahari'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 30 1988
Poster of Harem
Harem
Art Malik was 33+ in Harem as 'Tarik Pasha'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 09 1986
Poster of The Far Pavilions
The Far Pavilions
Art Malik was 31+ in The Far Pavilions as 'Zarin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1984
Poster of The Jewel in the Crown
The Jewel in the Crown
Art Malik was 31+ in The Jewel in the Crown as 'Hari Kumar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1984
Poster of Chessgame
Chessgame
Art Malik was 31+ in Chessgame as 'Farouk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 23 1983
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Art Malik was 30+ in Natural World as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Art Malik was 28+ in Bergerac as 'Ravi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch
Art Malik was 27+ in The Gentle Touch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of Minder
Minder
Art Malik was 26+ in Minder as 'Shamy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Art Malik was 25+ in The Professionals as 'Doctor, Doctor in Hospital'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs
Art Malik was 18+ in Upstairs, Downstairs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1971