Age: 63
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Shaun Toub is an Iranian-American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Farhad in the 2004 movie Crash, as Rahim Khan in the movie The Kite Runner, and as Yinsen in the film adaptation of the Iron Man comic book series. Toub, who is of Persian Jewish background, was born in Tehran, Iran and raised in Manchester, England (his family left Iran before the 1979 revolution). At the age of fourteen, he moved to Switzerland and after a two year stay, he crossed the Atlantic to Nashua, New Hampshire to finish his last year of high school. His high school yearbook notes: "The funniest guy in school and the most likely to succeed in the entertainment world." After two years of college in Massachusetts, Shaun transferred to USC. Shaun is active in the Iranian Jewish community. Through various charity events and public speaking engagements, he inspires the community to embrace the arts, as the arts enhance everyday life. He has been a recipient of the Sephard award at the Los Angeles Sephardic Film Festival. Toub currently resides in Los Angeles.
Shaun Toub
Ho Yinsin
for Ho Yinsin in Iron Man 2: Armor Wars (2013)
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After the Battle of New York, Tony Stark is haunted by PTSD and becomes obsessed with building more Iron Man suits, believing constant preparation is the only way to protect Earth. His obsession strains his relationships with Pepper Potts and Rhodey as he isolates himself further. When remnants of the Ten Rings steal Stark tech, Tony sets out to neutralize the stolen suits, sparking the "Armor Wars." Justin Hammer seeks profit from Tony’s inventions, while Ezekiel Stane, the vengeful son of Obadiah Stane, creates an advanced suit to destroy Tony’s legacy. In their first battle Stane beats Tony and his suit flies away crashing into a barn where he meets a young kid named Harley Keener who helps him with his suit. Overwhelmed, Tony turns to Reed Richards for help in tracking the stolen tech, hinting at a future alliance. Hank Pym, still resentful toward Tony, criticizes his reckless behavior. At Stark Industries, a young intern named Peter Parker impresses Tony with his intellect, foreshadowing future connections. In the final battle, Tony faces Ezekiel Stane and destroys the stolen tech. Despite his victory, Tony’s PTSD worsens, pushing him toward more extreme solutions. Post Credits: Tony introduces Bruce Banner to his AI defense system, Ultron, unknowingly setting the stage for disastrous events.
