Sam Kanater, also known as Ismael Kanater, is an actor, known for David & Fatima, Out for Blood, and Fear Within. Other film credits include Queen of the Desert, The End, Courte vie, Beyond the Fence, Stay Awake, and Passage.

Television miniseries credits include Priest of Sobek in Spike TV’s Tut and Sundance TV’s Palestinian Authority Senior Education Minister in The Honourable Woman. Other television credits include guest appearances on FOX’s 24, Showtime’s Sleeper Cell, FOX’s Over There, ABC’s Alias, and WB’s Babylon 5.

Theatre credits include Herod in Salomé (Lansburgh Theatre) and Mr. Johnston in The Central Ave. Chalk Circle (Cornerstone Theater Company).