Who provided the voice of Altaïr in the first Assassin’s Creed game?

Philip Shahbaz provided the voice of Altaïr in the first Assassin’s Creed game.

Shahbaz voiced Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad, the game’s principal historical protagonist. Altaïr is a Syrian Assassin active during the Third Crusade, and the character’s dialogue carries the player through investigations, assassinations, and conversations with major historical figures.

The original game’s modern-day protagonist, Desmond Miles, was voiced by Nolan North. Keeping the two roles distinct is useful because the story moves repeatedly between Altaïr’s medieval missions and Desmond’s contemporary experiences in the Animus.

Philip Shahbaz’s performance is specific to the first game. Later portrayals of Altaïr, including appearances in other franchise media, may use different voice performers, so the character and actor should not be treated as interchangeable facts.