Marco Khan
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| Born | March 27 Tehran, Iran |
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| Nationality | Iranian-American |
| Occupation | Actor, Stuntman |
| Spouse | Heather Khan |
| Children | 1 (previous wife) |
Marco Khan (born March 27) is an Iranian-American actor and stuntman.
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[edit] Biography
Khan was born Marco Khanlian in Tehran, Iran; the son of Anna (née Karamian), and Levon Khanlian. His father was born in Lebanon but was raised in Iran where he met Khan's mother, Anna Karamian, who was born in Georgia. His parents were both Armenian Iranians. Marco and younger brother, Aleko, left Iran at age 11 in pursuit of higher education. Schooled in Venice, Italy and then in Catalina, California – Marco now calls Los Angeles, California home. At age 17, Marco picked up English as his 5th language and assumed the responsibility as the caretaker for his entire family. While operating a series of restaurants for 12 years to support his family, Marco enjoyed brief stints as a Professional Athlete in Football, American football and Wrestling.
After his father passed away, he decided to pursue his lifelong passion of becoming an actor. His looks, talent, and diverse background have allowed Marco to play a variety of interesting characters. He is a versatile actor achieving success in comedy, action and drama. Despite his "tough guy" appearance, his demeanor is quiet, gentle, gracious and sincere. As a father he loves children and animals. Almost everyone who meets Marco agrees that there is "Just something special that draws you towards him". He is a kind and tolerant humanitarian who is relentless in his pursuit for peace. Always positive & encouraging to others, "Never Give Up" is the motto he lives by. Marco is a true believer that everything happens for a reason, that tests and trials in life shape your character & that his destiny is in God's hands.
Marco Khan currently lives in Los Angeles with his current wife Heather Khan and child.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | The Grind | 2nd Punisher | post-production |
| Iron Man | Insurgent #4 | ||
| 10,000 BC | One-Eye | ||
| 2007 | Assassin | Assassin/Jon | |
| 2006 | One Night with You | Alvin | |
| Ghost Hunters: Point of Contact | — | ||
| The Champ | The Brute | ||
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Turkish Guard | ||
| Click' | Habeeboo Entourage | ||
| Hollywood Kills | The Assistant | ||
| SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate | Male Bulgarian #1 | Video Game / Voice / Credited As: Marco Kahn | |
| 2005 | Pissed | Bodyguard | Credited As: Marco Khanlian |
| Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World | Pakistani Comedian | ||
| American Fusion | Jeremy | Credited As: Marco Khanlian | |
| Pit Fighter | Russian wrestler | ||
| 2004 | September Tapes | Kidnapper | |
| 2003 | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | Turkish Guard #1 | |
| Date or Disaster | Dater | ||
| 2002 | In the Wrong Hands | Rocky | Credited As: Marco Khanlian |
| 2001 | 15 Minutes | Emigrant | Credited As: Marco Kahn |
| 2000 | Women of the Night | Rand | Credited As: Marco Kahn |
| 1998 | Columbo: Ashes to Ashes | Guard #2 | Television Credited As: Marco Khanlian |
| The Howling Leopard | Hoss | Credited As: Marco Khanlian | |
| Crossfire | Thug #2 | Credited As: Marco Khanlian | |
| 1996 | American Tigers | Navy Seal | Credited As: Marco Khanlian |
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003-2004 | JAG | Terrorist | "Trojan Horse" (2004) "Second Acts" (2003) Uncredited |
| 2004 | Charmed | Thief #1 | "I Dream of Phoebe" (2004) |
| 2001 | Passion Cove | Wrestler #2 | "Silent Night" (2001) Credited As: Marco Kahn |
