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Iqbal Theba Biography from Wikipedia
Iqbal Theba (b. December 20, 1963) is a Pakistani-American actor who was born in Karachi, Pakistan. Theba currently has a recurring role as Principal Figgins in the hit show Glee.
Theba became a familiar face in the 1990s when he appeared in various TV shows and commercials in the United States. He is the first South Asian to star in mainstream commercials for several years on a regular basis[citation needed].
Theba's big break was a role on the NBC pilot Death and Taxes. The pilot was not picked up, but it led to a recurring role for Theba on The George Carlin Show. Theba also had brief recurring roles on Married... with Children and ER. His other credits include appearances on Nip/Tuck, Two and a Half Men, Chuck, JAG, Arrested Development, The West Wing, Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, and The Office.
Theba has guest starred on NBC's Community and is currently appearing as Principal Figgins in the Fox television series Glee.[1]
1. Stasi, Linda (May 14, 2009). "Rhythm Schtick: First Look at Hot New Musical 'Glee'". New York Post. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
Biography from IMDB
Mini Biography
Born in Karachi, Pakistan on December 20, 1963. Started college as a Freshman at the University of Oklahoma in 1981. Studied Civil Engineering at first and has a BS in Construction Engineering Management. Went back to the University of Oklahoma in 1986 and majored in Acting. Was the first South Asian to have appeared in dozens of mainstream national commercials in the 90s.
Trivia
Went to the University of Oklahoma in Norman and is a Sooner Football fan. He arrived in Los Angeles with 37 dollars in his pocket. He stayed with his friend Mujahid Bashir for three months in San Bernardino until he earned enough money from waiting tables and found a place to live in Los Angeles.
During his Freshman year in college he was a dishwasher at The Street Restaurant in Norman, Oklahoma. He was promoted to be a cook after a couple of months of washing dishes. The restaurant closed a year later.
Left college in 1989 and moved to New York to pursue acting. In NYC he stayed with his childhood friend Tariq Agha until he found a place of his own. Did a few non-paying acting gigs and worked as a waiter. Went broke in early 1991 and decided to leave NYC for Los Angeles. He stopped in Norman, OK for two days because he was almost out of money. He worked at Misal Restaurant for one shift and made 60 bucks. His best friend Akbar Sultan gave him 50 dollars. He finally arrived in San Bernardino with only 37 dollars. He did not know anyone in Los Angeles so he had to stay in San Bernardino with a friend until he had saved enough money (from waiting tables) and moved to LA in March 1991.
He was one of 13 student actors who auditioned for summer stock theatre in college. 12 were picked. He was the only one who was left out.
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Iqbal Theba (b. December 20, 1963) is a Pakistani-American actor who was born in Karachi, Pakistan.
Biography
Theba became a familiar face in the 1990s when he appeared in various TV shows and commercials in the United States. He is the first South Asian to star in mainstream commercials for several years on a regular basis.
Theba's big break was a role on the NBC pilot Death and Taxes. The pilot was not picked up, but it led to a recurring role for Theba on The George Carlin Show. Theba also had brief recurring roles on Married... with Children and ER. His other credits include appearances on Nip/Tuck, Two and a Half Men, Chuck, JAG, Arrested Development, The West Wing, Friends, and Everybody Loves Raymond.
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