Hailing from Harlemworld, New York A Force to be reckoned with. Hisham discovered his passion for The Arts while performing the poem "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" by Poet Laureate Maya Angelou, in a High School English class. Hisham studied at the world renowned " Negro Ensemble Theatre Company", which has brought forth such Notable Actors as Denzel Washington, Ossie Davis and Phylicia Rashad. He also studied with acting coach Susan Batson, whose known for Coaching actors such as Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly. and more recently Mary T. Boyer. Hisham says "As an Actor, just like a human being, evolution and education is Infinite". Throughout his career, Hisham, continues to call on his life experiences and training to inform his choices as an Actor and an Artist. Be it as a Marine in Desert Storm, Correction Officer on Sing Sing or as one of New York's Bravest NYFD. Hishams work in regional theater at The Arkansas Rep. in their productions of "Intimate Apparel" and his dream role of Walter Lee in "A Raisin in The Sun." A review of his performance stated: "Hisham Tawfiq is compelling as Walter Lee...His always simmering fury makes life hellish for... his wife, Ruth"... - InArkansas.com Hisham recently snagged a Series Regular role on BET's groundbreaking 1 hour Drama, "GUN HILL" starring Larenz Tate, Tawny Cypress and Aisha Hinds. As Capt. Sanford, Hisham commands a counter crime task force. Hisham has also starred in FX drama "Lights Out", NBC dramas "Law&Order SVU", L&O "Criminal Intent", "KINGS" and The Guiding Light. Hisham Tawfiq is going from Harlem to Hollywood