Known for

Acting

Place of birth

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Kal Sabir

Kal Sabir is an actor of South Asian heritage. Raised in Glasgow (Scotland), he took the scenic route to the Performing Arts by first studying Computer Science at the University of Strathclyde. He figured that if the acting didn't work out, he would have something to fall back on. For those with a keen eye, he can be spotted in films such as Gran Turismo (2023), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), and Bellbottom (2021). His television credits include Armchair Detectives (2017) , a fleeting appearance in Slow Horses (2022) season 1, and a new upcoming Netflix series. He is also a writer and director, mainly through his fledgling film company, Restless Chimp. In 2024, he was awarded a short film commission by the National Theatre of Scotland to write and direct Kinaara, a story about the challenges of dementia care in the South Asian community.

Titles

Slow Horses

Series • 2022

Dept. Q

Series • 2025

Gran Turismo

Movie • 2023

Mary Queen of Scots

Movie • 2018

Armchair Detectives

Series • 2017

Single Salma

Movie • 2025

Tehran

Movie • 2025

Bell Bottom

Movie • 2021

A Coincidental Engagement

Movie • 2024