Jonathan Ahdout
Jonathan Ahdout (Persian: جاناتن آهدوت, born March 18, 1989) is an American actor known for his role in House of Sand and Fog.
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Born | Santa Monica, California, U.S. | March 18, 1989
Education | University of Southern California (BA, BS) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2003–present |
Early life and education
Ahdout was born in Santa Monica, California on March 18, 1989.[1] His parents are Yahya Ahdout and Jacqueline Hayempour, Iranian Jews who lived in Pakistan and Israel before immigrating to the United States in 1982.[2][3] He attended Sinai Akiba Academy and Harvard-Westlake School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in film production and Bachelor of Science in business administration and management from University of Southern California.[4][5]
Career
Ahdout's acting career started with a role in the film House of Sand and Fog, in which he played the part of Esmail Behrani.[6] In 2005, he played the part of Behrooz Araz in the television series 24.[7][8][9] He has said in an interview that both of them were surprised to learn the other had been cast on 24.[10] In 2007, he appeared in an episode of The Unit.[11]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | House of Sand and Fog | Esmail | |
2005 | American Gun | Ike | |
2010 | Little Blue Pill | Dr. Hrundi Bhatnagar |
Personal life
Ahdout resides in Brentwood, Los Angeles with his parents and siblings.
References
- Direct TV Jonathan Ahdout
- Ahdout, Daniel. "Jonathan Ahdout: Young Iranian Jewish Film & Television Actor". Iranian Jewish Chronicle Online. Archived from the original on 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2006-12-13.
- "Having found success in U.S., Iranian Jews turn to show biz". JewishLight. Archived from the original on February 3, 2007. Retrieved January 15, 2007.
- Melamed, Karmel (October 2016). "Young Iranian Jewish Star of "24", Jonathan Ahdout Shares View on Career in Entertainment". Jewish Journal.
- WhatsUpIran.com Jnathan Ahdout Know Him Better
- Jewish Journal, February 22, 2007 Persian Jews break with tradition to break through in Hollywood by Karmel Melamed
- Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2006 By Roger Ebert Page 298 House of Sand and Fog
- The Examiner May 3, 2014 - Entertainment /Arts & Entertainment / TV, ♥'24 Live Another Day'- What You Need To Know Series Catch Up...
- WSWS 5 April 2005 Fox's 24: propaganda thinly disguised as television programming by Debra Watson
- In.com India Celebbs|Bio, Hollywood Actors, Jonathan Ahdout
- TV Guide The Unit Photos, Cast & Details