Abdul "Tony" Shawkat is a native of Iraq having come to the United
States in 1978. In 1998 his daughter, Alia Shawkat, and he were both
cast in the film "Three Kings" directed by David O. Russell. Shawkat
was also an advisor on Iraqi language and culture to director Russell
on the film. The film spawned an acting career for Alia ("Arrested
Development") and he and his wife, Dina Burke, managed her career for
many years. He has produced the feature "Vlad" starring Billy Zane and
Brad Dourif, filmed on location in Romania. He also produced "Bart Got A
Room" starring William H. Macy and Cheryl Hines and is Executive
Producer of the feature film "The Romantics" starring Katie Holmes. He
is also producer and director of a documentary on the mushroom
collection in Romania. He sponsored a soccer tournament in Iraq in
2006, during the heart of sectarian violence, bringing young soccer
players together from all parts of Baghdad, with the help of previous
Iraqi National coach, Ammo Babba, before he passed away.
He lives in Rancho Mirage with his wife, Dina Burke, and their three
children.
Atropia(2025)as Abu Saif
Karla(2006)as Border Guard 1
Three Kings(1999)as Iraqi Republican Guard Sergeant - Oasis Bunker
The Romantics(2010)
Bart Got a Room(2008)
Vlad(2003)