How many of the actors do you know that can act and sing? Only a few. Right? Well, Raza Jaffrey is one among them. He is a professional English actor and singer. Moreover, he is best known for his role as agent Zafar Younis on a spy drama series “Spooks” aired on BBC One.

He was the person who created the dance show “RED,” which brought dance styles like salsa, hip-hop, flamenco, belly dance, breakdance, etc. and their influences to and from India. Besides being an actor, Raza Jaffrey is also a singer who works in various concert productions.  

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What is Raza Jaffrey Age?

On May 28, 1973, Raza Jaffrey was born in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. His father was the Indian sea captain from Agra, India, whereas his mother was from Liverpool, England. Although his father was from India, he grew up in London.

Where did Jaffrey Receive his Education?

Raza Jaffrey attended Dulwich College alongside fellow Spooks actor Rupert Penry-Jones. Then, he studied English and drama at Manchester University. From the early days, Raza became interested in acting. So, he studied acting at Bristol Old Vic Theater School. While in Manchester, he also became the lead singer of a Jazz-Funk band.

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How did Raza Jaffrey Begin his Career?

While Raza Jaffrey was in his final year at Manchester, he worked with Gregory Doran, a chief associate director at Royal Shakespeare Company which motivated him to join the acting class at Bristol Old Vic Theater School. He then worked in many stage programs like Romeo and Juliet, and East is East, etc. Moreover, Raza began his TV career in 1999 through a show called EastEnders. We can also see him in the series Lost in Space as Victor Dhar.

Furthermore, he began his film career in 2004 with a British television drama film Dirty War. After that, he grabbed the leading role in Bombay Dreams, produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, for which he was highly praised. He worked on the spy drama series Spooks in the same year, which made him famous as agent Zafar Younis. Since then, the actor has constantly been working in the film industry with movies and series like Homeland (2011), Code Black (2015), The Rhythm Section (2020), and so on. Besides acting, the actor continues to sing and performs in various concert productions. 

Who is Raza Jaffrey Wife?

Shortly after completing the show Spooks, he had his wedding with the fellow actress Miranda Raison in 2007. But, unfortunately, the couple couldn’t continue to live together, which led them to divorce in 2009. After that, the actor started dating actress, Lara Pulvar from the same show in late 2011 and married her on December 27, 2014. They were blessed with a son in February 2017. 

Is Jaffrey Socially Active?

The actor doesn’t seem to have a Facebook account when talking about social media. However, the actor does have social media accounts on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, etc. However, the actor doesn’t seem very active on social media. He posts rarely, and his followers are also relatively less in number. 

What is Raza Jaffrey Net Worth?

Raza Jaffrey has been working in the film industry for about two decades. He is an actor as well as a singer. His primary source of income includes acting and singing. His current net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.

What is Raza Height?

The 48 years old actor Raza Jaffrey stands at the height of 6 feet (1.83 meters). However, the current weight of the actor is unknown. Born from an Asian father and an English mother, the actor is quite handsome with a good slim body, fair skin, dark brown eyes, and black hair.  

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