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Jan 8, 2015 · Actor Haaz Sleiman was raised Muslim, and describes himself as “spiritual” today, which makes it all the more interesting that he’s playing Jesus in the National Geographic Channel movie ...
Oct 31, 2021 · Sleiman came out as gay in 2017, and, as a Muslim, he has appeared in multiple roles that spotlight his intersectional identity. He has appeared in the show Nurse Jackie and “The Son,” his episode of the Little America anthology series on Apple+, was honored with a 2021 GLAAD Media Award.
Feb 15, 2020 · Haaz Sleiman will play Brian Tyree Henry's husband in the movie, which features a "very moving kiss" between the two men. By Philip Ellis Published: Feb 15, 2020 10:20 AM EST.
Nov 17, 2021 · Sleiman was born in the United Arab Emirates in 1976 but grew up in Beirut in Lebanon. When he was 21, he emigrated to the United States and started acting in various films and TV shows, with his ...
Mar 29, 2015 · Tweet. CBN.com - National Geographic's decision to cast Muslim-born actor Haaz Sleiman as Jesus in their new TV movie, Killing Jesus, caused quite a stir last year. It's a controversy that the Lebanese-American welcomes. Even before moving to the United States at the age of 21, Sleiman had a history with Christianity.
Haaz Sleiman was born and raised in Lebanon. He moved to the United States when he was twenty-one years old, and he developed a love for acting in film, television and theater. His breakout role was "Tarek" in the award-winning film The Visitor. He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his performance.
Jun 22, 2021 · The feature debut for director Stephen Riscica has cast legendary French actor Fanny Ardant, as well as “Visitor” star Haaz Sleiman, Omar Sharif Jr. and Adam Davenport in lead roles.
