Nicholas Kadi (born Nameer El-Kadi; September 22, 1952) is a Turkish-born Iraqi American actor.Kadi was born in Istanbul, Turkey, of Iraqi descent. His father, Nizar el Kadi, was an Iraqi ambassador.Kadi has appeared in numerous television sitcoms and series, such as JAG, Sleeper Cell, Alias, 24, ER, The Young and the Restless and The Wayans Bros.