Navid Negahban

Navid Negahban

Known For

Becoming the Enemy

Biography

Navid Negahban was born and raised in Mashhad, Iran. His passion for acting led him to Germany, where he spent eight years honing his theatrical skills prior to arriving in the US. Navid has been building a strong resume ever since, playing a broad range of intriguing characters for film, theatre, and television.

Navid has a powerful leading role in the stunning dramatic feature The Stoning of Soraya M., and significant supporting roles in Brothers with Tobey Maguire, directed by Jim Sheridan, Powder Blue with Jessica Biel and Forest Whitaker, and Charlie Wilson's War opposite Tom Hanks, directed by Mike Nichols. On TV, Navid had a recurring role on the eighth and final season of 24, and guest appearances include Lost, CSI: Miami, Law & Order, Covert Affairs, and NCIS: Los Angeles. Navid recently (2011) appeared as Dr. Robert Stadler in Atlas Shrugged Part 1. He also shot The Power of Few in New Orleans with Christopher Walken and Christian Slater. Navid is currently (2011/2012) playing the chilling Abu Nazir on Showtime's Homeland, with Damian Lewis and Claire Danes. Credit:  J. Bass 

Movies Featuring Navid Negahban

Am Abgrund

Am Abgrund (2024)

as Tofik Gasimov
Kandahar

Kandahar (2023)

as Mohammad 'Mo' Doud
Tehranto

Tehranto (2022)

as Narrator (voice)
In Full Bloom

In Full Bloom (2019)

as The Shepherd (voice)
12 Strong

12 Strong (2018)

as General Dostum
Osprey

Osprey (2017)

as Adam Zakaria
American Assassin

American Assassin (2017)

as Minister Behurz
Window Horses

Window Horses (2017)

as Mehran (voice)
Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero

Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero (2016)

as Mohammad Mohammad-Mohammadi
Day One

Day One (2015)

as Dr. Nasir
American Sniper

American Sniper (2014)

as Sheikh Al-Obeidi
The Moment

The Moment (2013)

as Malik Jamil
Liberation

Liberation (2009)

as Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
No Image

Diplomacy (2009)

as Iranian Foreign Minister
Powder Blue

Powder Blue (2009)

as Doctor Brooks
Stellina Blue

Stellina Blue (2009)

as Amir Keshavarz
Charlie Wilson's War

Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

as Refugee Camp Translator
Richard III

Richard III (2007)

as Sir James Tyrrel
War Stories

War Stories (2003)

as Al Qaeda Rebel at Bridge