Usman Ally (born August 27, 1982) is a Swazi-born Pakistani-American film, stage and television actor. Marking his acting debut in 2008, Ally won an Obie Award in 2015 for his role in The Invisible Hand.
He has appeared in several stage productions including The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, The Jungle Book and a production of Around the World in 80 Days. He is known for his on-screen roles such as Fernald the Hook-Handed Man in Netflix's adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events, which premiered in 2017 and Andy Malik in Suits.
Background Ally was born in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) to Pakistani parents. He grew up in Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, and Pakistan. According to Ally, his family regularly moved because his father was involved in international trade.
At age 18, Ally moved to the United States and attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, majoring in theater and cultural anthropology. Soon after graduating from Lewis and Clark, he attended the University of Florida, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Master of Fine Arts in acting. He has lived in Portland, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2008 The Group Sunil Short film 2009 Chicago Overcoat Pawnshop Owner 2011 Our Fathers Ahmed Short film 2012 Just Like a Woman Ousman 2013 Star Trek Into Darkness U.S.S. Vengeance Officer 2015 Misled Waseem 2016 Love Meet Hope Andrew 2020 The Hunt Crisis Mike Superintelligence Sergei 2022 Grimcutty Amir Chaudhry
Television Year Title Role Notes 2011 The Chicago Code Abrahm Episode: "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" Damages Nasim Marwat 4 episodes 2012 Boss Joe Young 2 episodes 2013 Blue Bloods Vendor Episode: "No Regrets" 2014 Mind Games Charles Episode: "Pilot" Person of Interest Jamal Risha Episode: "Allegiance" 2014–2015 Madam Secretary Zahed Javani 3 episodes 2015 Castle Bilal Jafari Episode: "Sleeper" The Player Hamid Episode: "Pilot" Brooklyn Animal Control Lawyer Episode 1.1 2016 Blindspot Hakim Episode: "Cease Forcing Enemy" Helen & Grace Coach 2 episodes Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vincent 3 episodes The Librarians Security Lt. Becker Episode: "And the Fangs of Death" 2016–2017 Veep Ambassador Al Jaffar 6 episodes 2017–2018 Nobodies Gavin Recurring role Mike Tyson Mysteries Raji, Mahmoud, Price Abdul Al Farooq Voice, 2 episodes A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. 2017–2019 A Series of Unfortunate Events Fernald the Hook-Handed Man Recurring role Suits Andrew Malik 4 episodes 2017 Just Add Magic Mr. Morris 8 episodes Lifeline Nathan Main role Curb Your Enthusiasm Morsi Driver Episode: "Never Wait for Seconds!"2019 Better Things Dr. Babu Episode: "No Limits" On Becoming a God in Central Florida Stan Van Grundegaard Recurring role2019–2020NCISVictor Mir2 episodes 2020 68 Whiskey Captain Hazara Recurring role 2021 Call Me Kat Dr. Kevin Khan Episode: "Therapy" Young Justice Khalid Nassour, Muhammad Nassour Voice, recurring role (5 episodes)2022God's Favorite IdiotMohsin Raza16 episodes 2023 The Good Doctor Roland Barnes Episode: "Old Friends"2026The PittDr. Raymond JavadiEpisode: "1:00 P.M."
Video games Year Title Role Notes 2016 Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Asav Multiplayer only 2017 Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Also motion capture Middle-earth: Shadow of War Serka "Desolation of Mordor" DLC 2019 The Elder Scrolls Online Zamarak Magic: The Gathering Arena Oko, Thief of Crowns https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10967214/characters/nm2762669 2020 Fast & Furious Crossroads Kai Avengers George Tarleton / M.O.D.O.K. 2022 God of War Ragnarök Durlin
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