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Omar Al Dakheel

Producer, Director
Born and raised in Kuwait, Omar Al Dakheel moved to the US at 17 after receiving a full scholarship to the University of Miami. After graduating with a BS in Broadcast Journalism and a BA in Theatre Arts, he went on to earn his MFA at the USC School of Cinematic Arts where he focused on directing and producing. Omar directed "Jihad in Hollywood", which is now on Al Jazeera, and "al imam", which is now on PBS. Omar is based in Hollywood. His goal is to tell diverse stories with universal values that can bridge between religions and regions.

Known For

  • American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing
  • Happy Birthday
  • Al imam
  • Jihad in Hollywood
  • Everybody's Watching

Filmography

2025
American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden (TV Series) · as Co-Producer
2024
2023
American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing (TV Series) · as Associate Producer
2019
2018

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