Ali Tahir (Urdu: علی طاہر) is a Pakistani actor, writer, director and producer. Ali is known for his roles in Inkaar, Mehram, Sangat, Teen Bata Teen and more recent dramas, such as Qalandar, Phaans and Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay. ^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}

Ali is in an illustrious family known for its contribution to Urdu literature.^[1] His father Naeem Tahir is a veteran actor and respected writer. His mother, Yasmeen Tahir, was one of the most famous voices of Radio Pakistan. His grandparents Imtiaz Ali Taj and Hijab Imtiaz Ali were both famous writers. Hijab was also the first Muslim female pilot.

Ali's elder brother Faran Tahir is a Pakistani-American actor, whose has played a number of well-known roles, such as Raza in Iron Man (2008), Captain Robau in Star Trek (2009), and President Patel in Elysium (2013). His other brother, Mehran Tahir, is a TV producer.

Ali is married to Wajeeha Tahir, who is also an actor and was a cast member of Teen Bata Teen.^[7]