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Assaf recently finished filming on the new USA pilot OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Here's the announcement of Assaf's involvement in the project in THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Assaf was just seen as "Hesam" on NBC's HEROES. He was also recently seen as Pakistani spy "Waseem" on the hit USA show BURN NOTICE and as a deeply spiritual shaman on the CBS show THE EX LIST.

Next month, Assaf will be seen in FAST AND THE FURIOUS 4, and later on in the vampire comedy/thriller BLOOD SHOT, to be released in late 2009.

Assaf guest starred as "Andy Yates" on GHOST WHISPERER. In the episode, he plays the brother of Justin Yates, a recurring character on the show played by Assaf's real life friend Omid Abtahi.

Assaf also appeared as "Amir" in the new KNIGHT RIDER. The updated NBC series premieres in the Fall. Watch a brief clip of Assaf from Knight Rider.

Assaf recurs as eccentric billionaire Yair Marx on HBO's hit series ENTOURAGE. Yair last appeared in the Season 4 finale episode, The Cannes Kids. Click below to watch Assaf in a compilation of scenes from the episode The Prince's Bride and the Season 4 finale. To watch more video, click on the Demo Reels link to the left.

Assaf was seen on the comedy series THE 1/2 HOUR NEWS HOUR in a segment called 'Salman Rushdie Knighted.' The episode aired July 29th at 10:30 pm on Fox News Channel.

Assaf can be seen as Attorney Rafi Fetwa in Jerry Zucker's comedy webisode series SANDS OF PASSION. Stay posted details about the upcoming second season. Assaf can also be seen as a victimized motorist in David Breckman's comedic short PIC SIX.

In the upcoming Horror/Thriller feature BULLETFACE, Assaf portrays a vulnerable pimp. The film stars Steven Bauer and is directed by Albert Pyun. Assaf will then be seen as Miles in the action/thriller feature THE GIRL FROM THE NAKED EYE.

Assaf will be seen in the comedic sketch "Registration Sticker" on Fuel TV's upcoming show STUPID FACE. More info to come.

Assaf's short film WEST BANK STORY won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film!! To experience the film, you can watch the first 4 minutes for free, purchase a DVD of the film or download from itunes the entire 22-minute for $1.99. You can also watch a brief clip from the Oscars of the announcement that the film won and also a clip in which the director, Ari Sandel, extends his thanks and mentions Assaf! Ari's a classy guy...

Assaf Guest Starred as Eli 'Goliath' Lissack on the hit CBS show NCIS. The episode, titled "Blowback," aired February 6, 2007. Watch a brief clip of Assaf from NCIS Now!

Assaf can be currently seen in the Guest Starring role of Lt. Hayat on the SHOWTIME emmy-nominated series SLEEPER CELL. The episode, titled "Salesman," is available On-Demand to cable subscribers. Watch a brief clip of Assaf from Sleeper Cell Now!

Assaf recently shot independent films NIGHT OF THE TEMPLAR, A PERFECT DAY and EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, which was selected as "Best Film" at the NBC Comedy Short Cuts Festival. To see the film, click here. Don't miss the hysterical out-takes during the end credits.

See Assaf on DVD! You can rent, buy or download Assaf on the following DVD's: FLIGHTPLAN, Season 4 of "24", Season 2 of SLEEPER CELL, Season 2 of NUMB3RS, Season 4 of MONK, the 2nd episode of OVER THERE and in the indie-hit WEST BANK STORY.