Zeeko Zaki is the man behind the FBI series who plays the role of Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan. With his appearances in FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted, he has been a special agent of the NYPD in the CBS series.
The Egyptian-born American actor immigrated to the United States during his childhood. He worked at theatrical productions before landing his role in the TV industry. His notable credits in shows include The Night Shift, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Valor.
Here are the things you need to know about his financial hardships, net worth, and more.
Down To $300 Before FBI
Zeeko Zaki is the definition of hard working actor whose life turned around with his role as Special Agent Omar on the FBI series. At one time, he was down to $300 and even sought the real estate classes.
Talking about his financial struggle with the BUILD interview, the 35-year-old actor affirmed that due to having rent dues piling up and no checks in his name, he almost quit his acting career for a real estate job.
Fortunately, he didn’t back down from the audition for the FBI series that changed his life forever. This turnaround transformed his acting career forever, where he has been representing Special Agent Omar since 2018.
How Much Is His Net Worth?
Thanks to his acting career, Zeeko Zaki net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, according to JustJared.com. Since his acting debut in 2012 with The Therapy Session, he has been rising in the Hollywood industry.
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The millionaire FBI star has been shifting priorities for his character by playing the role of a Sergeant in Homeland or an Afghan Policeman in Max. He even played the antagonist Hamid in 24: Legacy and gained prominence with the character Sergeant Matt Darzi in Valor.
Some of his acting credits in movies and TV shows include Heart of the Country, Daytime Divas, and Escape Plan 2: Hades. He is also the man behind the voice of ‘Ra the Sun God,’ in the Disney series Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again.
His Salary Per Episode On CBS’s FBI’
Dick Wolf and Craig Turk’s FBI series premiered its eighth season on October 13, 2025, on the CBS Network. The drama series follows the inner workings of the New York office of the FBI, where Zeeko Zaki is an FBI Special Agent.
As per CBS, the series creator Wolf was excited about Zaki as he was Egyptian and Muslim and could speak fluent Arabic. In addition, his character was not in the series before, and it was refreshing for him to play the role of Special Agent Omar.
Since the first season, he has appeared in the FBI series and landed a role in its spinoff series. The show is now in its eighth season. While the reports from Canmagazine.co.uk indicate that the lead actors earn between $100 thousand and $250 thousand per episode, Zeeko has likely been earning more from the FBI series.
