Lewis Alsamari was born in 1976 and is a Producer, Actor, and Writer. In 1988, he moved to Iraq with his mother, where he was forced to join Saddam Hussein's army. He eventually escaped with the help of his Uncle Saad and the Al-Shammery tribe, and was granted political asylum in England in 1998. However, his family was imprisoned and tortured in Abu Ghraib prison in retaliation for his desertion. Alsamari embezzled money from his employer to pay for his family's safe passage, and was given a two-year suspended sentence. He is best known for his role as one of the lead hijackers in the film United 93.
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Lewis Alsamari's net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million in 2024. Born in 1976, Alsamari is a multi-talented individual known for his roles as a producer, actor, and writer. With a career spanning several years, he has contributed to various projects within the entertainment industry. His diverse skill set and passion for storytelling have undoubtedly played a role in his financial success. As the years progress, it will be interesting to see how Alsamari further establishes himself and his net worth continues to grow.
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Biography/Timeline
1993
Alsamari was reported to have been denied a visa by American immigration authorities when he applied to visit New York City to attend the premiere of United 93. The reason reportedly given was that he had once been a conscripted member of the Iraqi Army - although this was also the grounds for his refugee status after his desertion in 1993. Other sources say that he applied late for his visa and that it was not denied.
2005
Alsamari was featured in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe production of "What I Heard About Iraq", based on the Eliot Weinberger article of the same name that originally appeared in the London Review of Books in 2005.
2006
Alsamari has appeared in episodes of television series such as Spooks and Crossroads. In 2006 he starred in the Universal Pictures film United 93 as the terrorist Saeed al-Ghamdi.