Hisham Tawfiq, an American actor, is best known for playing Dembe Zuma in the popular NBC television series “The Blacklist.” Dembe Zuma portrays a critical security officer and Raymond “Red” Reddington’s close friend in the television series.
Tawfiq was born in New York City on May 17, 1970. While still in high school, he initially fell in love with the arts after reading Maya Angelou’s poem “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”
In order to polish his acting skills, Tawfiq completed his schooling at the famed Negro Ensemble Company, which has produced notable performers like Denzel Washington and Ossie Davis. He also sought counsel from acting instructor Susan Batson.
In the BET film “Gun Hill,” Tawfiq plays Capt. Sanford, the commander of a counter-crime task force. He has been on TV in a variety of shows, such as “Lights Out,” many “Law & Order” spin-offs, including “Special Victims Unit” and “Criminal Intent,” as well as “Kings,” “Golden Boy,” “30 Rock,” and the 2013 NBC adaption of “Ironside.”
Dembe continues to be portrayed by Tawfiq in the current season of NBC’s “The Blacklist.” Beginning with the third season of the show, he was promoted to series regular, underscoring his importance and presence.
Hisham Tawfiq’s net worth
How much is Hisham Tawfiq worth? Hisham Tawfiq’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million dollars according to reports.