Ray Corasani
| Ray Corasani | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 27 Mashhad, Iran |
| 🏡 Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, Producer |
| Notable work | The 15:17 to Paris |
Ray Corasani[1] (born June 27) is an American actor and producer, known for his role in Clint Eastwood's The 15:17 to Paris[2].
Early life and education
Corasani was born in Mashhad, Iran on June 27th. When he was two months old, Corasani and his family immigrated to Montreal, Quebec, where he was then raised. Corasani currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He learned English and Farsi from his parents and learned to read and write in French. Corasani began his acting career while he was a sophomore at the University of Texas at Arlington. He then graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Management and a minor in French.
Career
Corasani attended auditions in the Dallas acting scene for a year before deciding to move to Los Angeles, after booking a national Walmart commercial that made him SAG-eligible. Over the years, Corasani made appearances in films and television shows like Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland and Goliath. He is known for his role as Ayoub El-Khazzani in The 15:17 to Paris directed by Clint Eastwood. [3][4] The film is based on the true story of the 2015 Thalys train attack.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Clean People | Bez | |
| 2006 | Shroud of Echoes | Muhammad | |
| 2010 | Cool Wheels | Fryle Kank | |
| 2012 | The Son of an Afghan Farmer | Abdul | |
| 2013 | Fireflies | Niyol | |
| 2015 | Desert Bloom | Victor | |
| 2017 | Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland | Paparazzi #2 | |
| 2018 | The 15:17 to Paris | Ayoub El-Khazzani |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Heroes: Destiny | Derrick | Episode: "Escape" |
| 2011 | Aim High | Goombah Gordon | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | Improv 101 | Farshid | 1 episode |
| 2017 | The Catch (TV series) | Raoul | Episode: "The Bad Girl" |
| 2017 | The Long Road Home | Humam | Episode: "The Choice" |
| 2018 | Goliath (TV series) | Ryan | Episode: "#2.1" |
Production credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Clean People | Executive Producer | |
| 2010 | Egg in a Shell | Producer | |
| 2010 | Cool Wheels | Associate Producer | |
| 2011 | Small Timers | Associate Producer | |
| 2013 | Fireflies | Producer |
References
- ↑ "Ray Corasani". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (2017-07-11). "Clint Eastwood Casts Real-Life Heroes in Next Film 'The 15:17 to Paris' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ↑ Saner, Emine (2018-02-06). "The friends who foiled a gunman - and are now playing themselves in a Clint Eastwood movie". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ↑ "How accurate is the heroic terrorist fight in Clint Eastwood's 'The 15:17 to Paris'?". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
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