Nadim Joakim Sawalha (born 8 September 1935) is a Jordanian-British actor, the father of actresses Nadia and Julia Sawalha. He appeared in two Bond films, The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and The Living Daylights (1987).

Background

Sawalha was born in Madaba, Jordan, in 1935 and moved to Britain in the early 1950s, to study drama. His daughter Julia revealed on her episode of Who Do You Think You Are? that even he is uncertain of his birth date, but it is thought to be around 7 to 9 September.

Acting career

Nadim Sawalha has made over 100 appearances in film and television, in a career spanning more than 40 years.

Personal life

Sawalha is married to Roberta Mary Lane, and has three daughters, Nadia, Julia and Dina. His brother is comedian Nabil Sawalha.

Filmography

Film

Television

Other roles