Hani Al Naimi
Hani Al Naimi (birth-name Michael Anthony Desante) is an Arab American actor, writer and director of Palestinian descent. He was born in Bethlehem and spent the beginning years of his childhood in Beirut, Lebanon. At age 9 he attended Fettes College for Boys in Edinburgh, Scotland and then Hurtwood House in Surrey, England where he completed his school. His interest in acting started at an early age with school play renditions of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night Dream" and "Much Ado About Nothing." He was 12 when Andrew Lloyd Webber came to his school to cast his play "Joseph and His Technicolor Dreamcoat" for its Edinburgh premiere; Hani was selected to be in the choir and went on to be in the production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" as well.
After graduating from school, Hani moved to the United States to continue his education, where he earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. His dedication and passion for acting and storytelling never wavered. Shortly thereafter Hani was discovered by casting director Judith Holstra when she cast him in his first movie role with Mariel Hemingway.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 3.524 |
Birthday | 1962-08-07 |
Place of Birth | Palestine |
Also Known As | Michael Anthony Desante, Michael Desante, |
2023
Sin Piedad
6.7/88
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Soldier of God
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The Portal
3.7/9
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Harodim
5.2/11
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Last Stop
1/1
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The Hurt Locker
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Cradle 2 the Grave
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The Road to Empire
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