Isaiah Mustafa

Date of Birth: February 11, 1974

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Isaiah Amir Mustafa is an American actor and former American football wide receiver. He is best known for his role as the main character in the popular Old Spice television commercials, “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like.” Mustafa was born in Portland, Oregon, and attended Santa Clara High School in Oxnard, California. He played college football at Arizona State University and pursued a professional football career before turning to acting. After retiring from football, Mustafa began his acting career with small roles in television and film. His big break came in 2010 with the Old Spice commercials, which catapulted him to fame and opened the door for more significant acting opportunities. He has appeared in TV shows such as “Chuck,” “Castle,” and “Shadowhunters,” and in films like “Horrible Bosses” and “It Chapter Two.”

5 Interesting Facts about Isaiah Mustafa

1. Isaiah Mustafa played professional football in the NFL, including stints with the Tennessee Oilers, Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns, and Seattle Seahawks.

2. He earned a degree in history from Arizona State University.

3. Mustafa is a comic book enthusiast and even owned a comic book store.

4. He has a daughter named Haley Mustafa.

5. Isaiah Mustafa made a cameo appearance in a 2009 episode of “Castle” before gaining widespread fame with the Old Spice commercials.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Isaiah Mustafa

1. “They wanted someone who could be funny and charming and also look like they could take care of themselves physically, which is what led them to me.”

2. “I used to own a comic book store, so I’m a huge comic book fan.”

3. “Acting is a lot like football. You have to be prepared and you have to be physically and mentally ready.”

4. “Everything I’ve ever done has prepared me for this moment.”

5. “I think the commercial resonated because it was simple, funny, and relatable.”