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Occupation. Actor. Years active. 2002-present. Television. The Blacklist. Spouse. Spirit Tawfiq. Hisham Tawfiq (born May 17, 1970) is an American actor, best known for playing Dembe Zuma, part of the security detail and very close friend to Raymond "Red" Reddington in NBC 's The Blacklist .
As Capt. Sanford, Hisham commands a counter-crime task force. Hisham has also starred in the FX drama "Lights Out," NBC dramas "Law & Order SVU," "Law & Order Criminal Intent," "Kings" and "The Guiding Light." Most recently, Hisham has won over audiences as James Spader's Raymond Reddington's right hand man, Dembe, on NBC's hit "The Blacklist."
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- New York, New York, USA
Jul 14, 2023 · Hisham Tawfiq Reveals How He Really Feels About Red and Dembe's Relationship. "I'm just humbled about the journey. Getting to be a part of this historic show," Tawfiq tells NBC Insider. By...
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Overview. Born. May 17, 1970 · New York, New York, USA. Height. 6′ (1.83 m) Mini Bio. Hisham discovered his passion for the arts while performing the poem "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Poet Laureate Maya Angelou, in a high school English class.
- May 17, 1970
Jan 21, 2022 · TV. The Blacklist reveals how Reddington's former right-hand man Dembe became an FBI agent. Hisham Tawfiq breaks down "Boukman Baptiste." By Alamin Yohannes. Published on January 20, 2022...
- Alamin Yohannes
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Sep 28, 2017 · NBCBLK. Muslim, Marine, Firefighter: 'The Blacklist' Actor Hisham Tawfiq Isn't Your Token. Ex-Marines, Retired firefighter and current actor Hisham Tawfiq is shattering perceptions of...