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- Iqbal Theba (pronounced / ˈɪkbɑːl ˈteɪbə /; born 20 December 1963) is a Pakistani actor, known for his recurring role as Principal Figgins in the show Glee.
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Theba's longest-running role has been as Principal Figgins in the Fox television series Glee. Throughout the course of the six seasons, Theba appeared in 58 episodes. Although Figgins was initially conceived as white, the Pakistani-American Theba was cast in the role.
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Iqbal Theba (pronounced IK-bal TAY-ba), born December 20, 1963, is a Pakistani-American actor. Theba is known for his recurring role as Principal Figgins on Glee.
Theba was born (and raised in) Karachi, Pakistan and he moved to the United States. He attend the University of Oklahoma for engineering in 1981, but dropped out to pursue an acting career in New York. He has a BS degree in Construction Engineering Management. Theba returned to the University of Oklahoma to get a degree in acting in 1986. He moved to Los Angeles, California in 1991 after obtaining the acting degree.
He is married and they have two children: a son (b. 2002/2003) and a daughter, Ranya (b. 2005/2006).
Theba became a familiar face in the 1990s when he appeared in various TV shows and commercials in the United States.
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 in Nip/Tuck, Alias, Two and a Half Men, Roseanne, Kitchen Confidential, Chuck, JAG, Arrested Development, Children's Hospital, The West Wing, Sister Sister, Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, NCIS, Weeds and Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Theba also appeared alongside future Glee co-star Mike O'Malley in an episode of the sitcom Yes, Dear.
•He is a Muslim.
•He made a cameo appearances on "Here I Go Again" and "We Found Love" by The Glee Project season 2 contenders.
•He ships Brittana. Source
•His favorite movie is 2001: A Space Odyssey.
•His favorite Glee cast version songs are Total Eclipse of the Heart and Don't Stop Believin'.
•His favorite Glee episodes are the Pilot and Showmance.
Actor: Glee. Born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, Iqbal Theba came to the US as a college freshman at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. While in college in Oklahoma, Iqbal studied Civil Engineering and eventually obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Engineering Management.
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Actor: Glee. Born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, Iqbal Theba came to the US as a college freshman at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. While in college in Oklahoma, Iqbal studied Civil Engineering and eventually obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Engineering Management.
- December 20, 1963
Aug 28, 2024 · EXCLUSIVE: Actor Iqbal Theba (Glee) has signed with Buchwald for representation. The actor was previously signed to A3 Artists Agency, which recently shut its doors permanently. Stated Theba, “I ...
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Jan 13, 2011 · Iqbal Theba as Principal Figgins on "Glee." Photo courtesy: Mosaic Public Relations. KARACHI: Born and raised in Karachi, Iqbal Theba is currently playing the part of Principal Figgins on...
Iqbal Theba in Glee. Iqbal’s huge breakthrough came in 2009 when he secured the pivotal role of Principal Figgins in the acclaimed musical dramedy series Glee.
