--- name: "Art Malik" canonical: "https://film.one/person/art-malik" fi1m_id: "art-malik" imdb_id: "nm0539562" tmdb_id: 10672 wikidata_id: "Q705644" roles: ["Actor"] born: "13 November 1952" reviewed_on_fi1m: 9 average_fi1m_score: 71 average_as: "actor" average_over: 9 updated: "2026-10-22T02:51:42.179152+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Art Malik ## Identity Art Malik - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/art-malik - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** art-malik - **IMDb ID:** nm0539562 - **TMDB ID:** 10672 - **Wikidata ID:** Q705644 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Malik, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705644, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0539562/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/10672 Actor. Born 13 November 1952 in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 13 November 1952, Bahawalpur, Pakistan - **Active:** 1979–present - **Also known as:** Athar ul-Haque Malik, Athar Malik, آرت ملک, Арт Малик, Атхар Уль-Хак Малик - **Average Fi1m score:** 71, as actor, over 9 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1970s 78 (1), 1980s 77 (3), 1990s 68 (1), 2010s 74 (2), 2020s 57 (2) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 68 to 67 across 6 titles - **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 6 at 60–79, 2 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 7 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 6, Adventure 3, Action 2, Comedy 2, Crime 2, Mystery 2 - **Screen time:** 9 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $1,180m across 4 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Malik, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705644, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0539562/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/10672 ## Streaming the US now - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Jewel in the Crown*](https://film.one/tv/the-jewel-in-the-crown.md) (85), [*A Passage to India*](https://film.one/film/a-passage-to-india.md) (71), [*Man Like Mobeen*](https://film.one/tv/man-like-mobeen.md) (70) - **Disney+:** [*The Little Mermaid*](https://film.one/film/the-little-mermaid.md) (58) - **Apple TV:** [*Disclaimer*](https://film.one/tv/disclaimer.md) (56) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Art Malik > Art Malik is at his most interesting when he listens, letting his eyes do work a louder actor might give to a speech. We value that watchful restraint more than the menace his action roles require. In *The Little Mermaid* (2023), Art Malik's Sir Grimsby has the air of a courtier who has seen all this before. We warmed to him because that suggestion of long experience gives a small part some life in Rob Marshall's overlong remake. Jonah Hauer-King gives Eric a restlessness of his own, while Malik seems unlikely to be much surprised by royal behaviour. It is a modest pleasure in a film too afraid to change anything, and we would not pretend he rescues it. His breakthrough was Hari Kumar in *The Jewel in the Crown* (1984), a period role that made good use of his capacity for nuance. His expressive eyes and attention to other performers remain central to his appeal. *The Living Daylights* (1987), in which he played Kamran Shah, took him into action cinema, followed by Aziz in James Cameron's *True Lies* (1994). Later, sustained television work in *Holby City* (2003–2005) and *Homeland* (2014–2020) kept the career from being defined by those film appearances. Malik is convincing as Aziz, but the terrorist is a stereotype, with limited room for the attentive reactions that distinguish his quieter work. We can enjoy his forcefulness while regretting how little else the part asks of him. Cameron's action is inventive, though the cruelty of the long marital detour makes the film harder to recommend without a warning. The part also reflects the ethnic typecasting that limited his early opportunities. His account of acting is refreshingly practical: "The easiest bit is when you're talking. It's listening that is so difficult." Grimsby gives a small indication of what he means, suggesting experience without needing to explain it. A supporting actor who can do that is worth noticing, even when we have little enthusiasm for the film around him. Start with *The Jewel in the Crown* if the quieter Malik is the one who interests you. ## Biography Art Malik is a British-Pakistani actor. Born Athar ul-Haque Malik on 13 November 1952 in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, he moved to London as a child and trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He began his career in theatre with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Old Vic. Malik achieved prominence in the 1980s with his role as Hari Kumar in the television serial *The Jewel in the Crown* (1984), for which he received a BAFTA Television Award nomination for Best Actor. He later appeared as Kamran Shah in the James Bond film *The Living Daylights* (1987) and as Salim Abu Aziz in *True Lies* (1994). Other credits include roles in *Sherlock*, *Homeland* and *John Carter* (2012). In 2023 he played Sir Grimsby in the live-action film *The Little Mermaid*. He is married to actress Gina Rowe. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (9) - *Disclaimer* (2024), Fi1m 56, as Justin — [page](https://film.one/tv/disclaimer.md) - *The Little Mermaid* (2023), Fi1m 58, as Sir Grimsby — [page](https://film.one/film/the-little-mermaid.md) - *Man Like Mobeen* (2017), Fi1m 70, as Khan — [page](https://film.one/tv/man-like-mobeen.md) - *Sherlock* (2010), Fi1m 78, as Prison Governor — [page](https://film.one/tv/sherlock.md) - *True Lies* (1994), Fi1m 68, as Aziz — [page](https://film.one/film/true-lies.md) - *The Living Daylights* (1987), Fi1m 74, as Kamran Shah — [page](https://film.one/film/the-living-daylights.md) - *A Passage to India* (1984), Fi1m 71, as Mahmoud Ali — [page](https://film.one/film/a-passage-to-india.md) - *The Jewel in the Crown* (1984), Fi1m 85, as Hari Kumar — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-jewel-in-the-crown.md) - *Minder* (1979), Fi1m 78, as Shamy — [page](https://film.one/tv/minder.md) ## Complete filmography (107) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Hamlet* (2026), as Claudius - *The Woman in Cabin 10* (2025), as Dr. Robert Mehta - *Disclaimer* (2024), series, as Justin — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/tv/disclaimer.md) - *The Glassworker* (2024), Executive Producer - *The Eye of the Sunrise* (2024), as Sir Lincoln Aubrey - *Renegade Nell* (2024), series, as Henry Tuplow / Jeremiah Tuplow - *The Famous Five* (2023), series, as Sir Lincoln Aubrey - *The Little Mermaid* (2023), as Sir Grimsby — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/the-little-mermaid.md) - *The Man Who Fell to Earth* (2022), series, as Henning Khan - *Penance* (2020), series, as Fr. Tom - *The Feed* (2019), series, as President Quan - *The Woman in White* (2018), series, as Erasmus Nash - *Man Like Mobeen* (2017), series, as Khan, Uncle Khan — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/man-like-mobeen.md) - *Bancroft* (2017), series, as DCS Alan Taheeri - *Halal Daddy* (2017), as Amir Aziz - *The Escape* (2017), as Kellan - *Mirzya* (2016), as Suchitra's Father - *The Infiltrator* (2016), as Akbar Bilgrami - *Arthur & George* (2015), series, as Reverend Shapurji Edalji - *Arthur & George* (2015), as Rev Shapurji Edalji - *Indian Summers* (2015), series, Actor - *Diana* (2013), as Samundar, Samunder - *Bhaag Milkha Bhaag* (2013), as Sampooran Singh - *John Carter* (2012), as Zodangan General - *Borgia* (2011), series, as Francesc Gacet - *Homeland* (2011), series, as Bunny, Bunny Latif — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/homeland.md) - *Ghosted* (2011), Actor - *Upstairs Downstairs* (2010), series, as Mr Amanjit Singh - *The Nativity* (2010), series, as Nicolaus - *Sherlock* (2010), series, as Prison Governor — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/sherlock.md) - *Sex and the City 2* (2010), as Shiekh Khalid - *Ben Hur* (2010), series, as Ilderim - *The Wolfman* (2010), as Singh - *Hotel* (2009), as Shahid Mazari - *Dean Spanley* (2008), as Swami Nala Prash - *Franklyn* (2008), as Tarrant - *10 Days to War* (2008), series, as Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim - *Lewis* (2007), series, as Professor Hamid Jassim - *Nina's Heavenly Delights* (2006), as Raj Khanna - *Mayo* (2006), series, as Marcus Illingworth - *The English Harem* (2005), as Saaman "Sam" Sahar - *Doctor Who* (2005), series, as Ilin — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md) - *Doc Martin* (2004), series, as John Rahmanzai - *New Tricks* (2004), series, Actor - *Tempo* (2003), as Maldonado - *The British Empire in Color* (2002), series, as Narrator - *The British Empire in Colour* (2002), as Narrator - *Messiah* (2001), series, as DCS Michael Emerson - *Murder in Mind* (2001), series, as Paul Asher - *Hotel!* (2001), as Radochek Zeigler - *Fun at the Funeral Parlour* (2001), series, Actor - *In the Beginning* (2000), series, as Rameses II - *Second Sight* (2000), series, Actor - *Life Support* (1999), series, as Dr Kamran Blake - *The Seventh Scroll* (1999), series, as Taita - *Cleopatra* (1999), series, as Olympos - *Vicious Circle* (1999), as Harrison - *Holby City* (1999), series, as Zubin Khan - *Colour Blind* (1998), series, as Hassan - *Cold Feet* (1998), series, as Eddie Zubayr - *Side Streets* (1998), as Bipin Raj - *Unfinished Business* (1998), series, Actor - *Goodness Gracious Me* (1998), series, Actor - *Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing* (1997), as Ramzi Ahmed Yousef - *Booty Call* (1997), as Akmed (uncredited) - *Turning World* (1997), series, as Shams - *Dalziel and Pascoe* (1996), series, as Aahil Khan - *A Kid in King Arthur's Court* (1995), as Lord Belasco - *Clockwork Mice* (1995), as Laney - *Uncovered* (1995), as Alvaro - *The Wimbledon Poisoner* (1994), series, as Karim Jackson - *True Lies* (1994), as Aziz — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/true-lies.md) - *Age of Treason* (1993), as Pertinax - *Peak Practice* (1993), series, as Mr. Hussain - *Hostage* (1992), as Khalim - *Year of the Comet* (1992), as Nico - *City of Joy* (1992), as Ashok Ghatak - *Turtle Beach* (1992), as Kanan - *The Storyteller: Greek Myths* (1991), series, as Orpheus - *Cluedo* (1990), series, as Bernard Kirkbride - *Stolen* (1990), series, as Salim - *Shadow of the Cobra* (1989), Actor - *Agatha Christie's Poirot* (1989), series, as Sir Bartholomew Strange — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/agatha-christies-poirot.md) - *Hothouse* (1988), series, as Dr. Ved Lahari - *The Living Daylights* (1987), as Kamran Shah — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-living-daylights.md) - *Harem* (1986), as Tarik Pasha - *Harem* (1986), series, as Tarik Pasha - *Death Is Part of the Process* (1986), as Indres - *Underworld* (1985), as Fluke - *The Black Tower* (1985), series, as Julius Court - *A Passage to India* (1984), as Mahmoud Ali — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/a-passage-to-india.md) - *The Far Pavilions* (1984), series, as Zarin - *The Jewel in the Crown* (1984), series, as Hari Kumar — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-jewel-in-the-crown.md) - *Chessgame* (1983), series, as Farouk - *Natural World* (1983), series, as Narrator - *Bergerac* (1981), series, as Ravi - *Richard's Things* (1980), as Dr. Mustag - *The Gentle Touch* (1980), series, Actor - *Minder* (1979), series, as Shamy — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/minder.md) - *Arabian Adventure* (1979), as Mamhoud - *The Reaper* (1979), as Dave - *Mixed Blessings* (1978), series, as Fred - *The Professionals* (1977), series, as Doctor, Doctor in Hospital - *Upstairs, Downstairs* (1971), series, Actor — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/upstairs-downstairs.md) - *ITV Playhouse* (1967), series, as Dave - *Wild Dubai*, as Narrator - *Fortitude*, as Ian Fleming ## Gallery - ![Art Malik](https://film.one/media/person/17780/gallery-a7f1c7f4fdd6.jpg) Art Malik — Image via TMDB - ![Art Malik](https://film.one/media/person/17780/gallery-674630ebe38e.jpg) Art Malik — Image via TMDB --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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