Fares Fares
Fares Fares is a well-known Swedish-Lebanese actor, director, and writer who has made a name for himself in the film industry. He was born on April 29th, 1973, in Beirut, Lebanon, and raised in Sweden. Fares is best known for his roles in the films “Jalla! Jalla!” and “The Nile Hilton Incident” and the TV series “Tjockare än vatten.” He has also appeared in international productions such as “Chernobyl” and “Westworld.”
Early Life and Education:
Fares was born into a family of nine children, with four older sisters and four younger brothers. His parents were Lebanese immigrants who had settled in Sweden. Fares grew up in Tensta, a suburb of Stockholm. He attended an international school, where he became fluent in Swedish, Arabic, English, and French.
After completing his high school education, Fares enrolled at the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he received formal training in acting. He graduated in 1998 and immediately began working in the Swedish theater scene.
Career Beginnings:
Fares made his professional acting debut in the Swedish film “Den bästa sommaren” in 2000. He then went on to star in the critically acclaimed comedy “Jalla! Jalla!” in 2000, which was directed by Josef Fares, his older brother. The film became a box-office hit and won several awards, including Best Film at the 2000 Gothenburg Film Festival.
Fares continued to work in Swedish films and TV shows, including “Kopps” (2003), “Daybreak” (2003), and “Kops” (2003), before making his international debut in the British film “Kops” in 2006. He played the role of Sergeant Hich in the film, which was directed by Nick Love.
In 2010, Fares starred in the Swedish comedy-drama TV series “Tjockare än vatten,” which was produced by his brother Josef Fares. The series ran for three seasons and was well-received by both critics and audiences. Fares received praise for his performance as the lead character, Oskar.
International Success:
In 2017, Fares starred in the Egyptian crime thriller film “The Nile Hilton Incident,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film was directed by Tarik Saleh and received critical acclaim, with Fares’s performance as Noredin Mostafa, a disillusioned police officer investigating a murder, being particularly praised.
Fares also appeared in the HBO series “Westworld” in 2018, playing the role of Antoine Costa, a technician working in the Delos corporation. He received positive reviews for his performance in the series, which was a commercial and critical success.
In 2019, Fares appeared in the HBO miniseries “Chernobyl,” which dramatizes the events surrounding the Chernobyl disaster. He played the role of General Nikolai Tarakanov, who oversaw the cleanup efforts at the site of the disaster. The series was a critical and commercial success, winning several awards and nominations.
Directing and Writing:
Fares has also directed and written several films. In 2007, he wrote and directed the short film “The Swimsuit Issue,” which was screened at several film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival.
In 2013, Fares co-wrote and directed the Swedish film “The Fat and the Angry,” which starred Torkel Petersson and Sverrir Gudnason. The film received positive reviews and won the Dragon Award for Best Nordic Film at the 2014 Göteborg Film Festival.
Tragedy:
Fares Fares is a Swedish-Lebanese actor born on April 29, 1973, in Beirut, Lebanon. He grew up in Sweden with his family, where they fled to escape the civil war in Lebanon.
Fares studied at the Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting in Stockholm, where he honed his acting skills. He made his debut on the big screen in 2000 in the Swedish film “Jalla! Jalla!” directed by Josef Fares, who is also his brother. Fares went on to star in several of his brother’s films, including “Kopps” and “Leo.”
In 2012, Fares gained international recognition for his role as Mahmoud in the Norwegian film “Kon-Tiki,” which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He has also appeared in several American films, including “Safe House” and “Child 44.”
Despite his successful career, Fares has also experienced tragedy in his personal life. In 2013, his brother-in-law, who was married to his sister Rasha, was killed in a terrorist attack in Beirut. The incident deeply affected Fares and his family, and he has since been an advocate for peace in the Middle East.
In addition to acting, Fares is also a writer and director. He wrote and directed the Swedish film “Yarden” in 2016, which was selected as the Swedish entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards.
Fares continues to act in both Swedish and international films and is regarded as one of the most talented actors of his generation. Despite the tragedy he has experienced, he remains dedicated to his craft and committed to promoting peace and understanding between different cultures.