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Oded is a hebrew name. It appears twice in the bible. It is the name of the father of the prophet Asarja and it is the name of a prophet who lived in the times of King Ahas. Oded has two meanings:
1. He (God) has helped
2. Encourages
Oded's last name is of German origin. It goes back to the German word Fähre which means ferry.
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Oded credits his role on
UC: Undercover for helping him break away from playing stereotypicial long haired, Arab speaking characters.
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Oded has a younger half sister.
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The director of The Mummy had the script rewritten so that Oded's character would survive for the sequel because Oded had such a striking screen presence.
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Oded landed the his first film role within one year of graduating from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
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Oded worked with his father in marketing and telecommunications before pursuing an acting career.
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Oded is starring in a new Showtime TV series entitled
Sleeper Cell in December, 2005.
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Oded was a guest star on Justice League playing the role of Dr. Fate.
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Oded has appeared in 4 films as himself.
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Oded has appeared in 13 films.
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Oded married Rhonda Tollefson December 22, 2000.
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Oded speaks English, Hebrew and some German.
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Oded worked for security for the Israeli Airlines in Germany.
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Oded trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in England after taking a very brief drama class in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Oded has an older brother and sister.
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Oded met his wife, Rhonda Tollefson, at the Los Angeles Opera.
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Oded appeared as Zankou in 7 episodes of during season 7 of Charmed. His character was vanquished in the season finale.
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Oded's favorite singer is Lauryn Hill.
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Oded's wife, Rhonda Tollefson-Fehr, is 7 years older than he is.
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Oded's favorite book is To Kill A Mockingbird, which may be why he named his son Atticus.
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Oded was in the Israeli Navy.
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Oded and Rhonda's son, Atticus, was born January 4, 2003 and their daughter, Finley, was born February 26, 2006.
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Oded is 6' 1" tall.