Anecdotes

One of his uncles (his father's brother) was the Sudanese prime minister Sadiq Al-Mahdi. Another one (his mother's brother) is Malcolm McDowell.

Originally credited as "Siddig El Fadil", he changed his professional name to "Alexander Siddig" because (as reported by him at Star Trek conventions) nobody could pronounce "El Fadil".

He was at one time considered for the role of Benjamin Sisko, the station commander of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). However, he was apparently considered too young. The role eventually went to Avery Brooks. However, the producers were impressed enough with Siddig and offered him the role of Dr. Julian Bashir.

Fellow Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) cast member Andrew Robinson is the godfather of Siddig's son Django.

He co-starred with his real-life uncle Malcolm McDowell in the film Dévastation (2008).

Has one son with Nana Visitor: Django El Tahir El Siddig (born September 16, 1996).

Acting protégé of Avery Brooks.

Son Django was born around 11 p.m. After spending all night with his son and wife, Siddig went to work at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) the following day at 5:30 a.m. to continuing filming the episode Let He Who Is without Sin... (1996).

Best known by the public (and by many sci-fi fans) for his role as Dr. Julian Bashir on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).

Trained as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) in London, England.

Appeared as a guest at the Ultra Blaze Sci-fi Convention in Ipswich, England on January 31, 2009.