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Jonathan Ahdout

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Jonathan Ahdout
Born (1989-03-18) March 18, 1989 (age 35)
EducationUniversity of Southern California (BA, BS)
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present

Jonathan Ahdout (Persian: جاناتن آهدوت, born March 18, 1989) is an American actor known for his role in House of Sand and Fog.

Early life and education

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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

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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] In House of Sand and Fog, his character was the son of Shohreh Aghdashloo's character; to his and Aghdashloo's surprise, the same was true when they were cast in 24.[10] In 2007, he appeared in an episode of The Unit.[11]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2003 House of Sand and Fog Esmail
2005 American Gun Ike
2009 The Indian and the Samurai Anil Short Film
2010 Little Blue Pill Dr. Hrundi Bhatnagar

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 24 Behrooz Araz 12 episodes
2007 The Unit Shepherd Episode: "Johnny B. Good"
2017 Ultimate Ultimate Jonny

Personal life

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Ahdout resides in Brentwood, Los Angeles with his parents and siblings.

References

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  1. ^ Direct TV Jonathan Ahdout
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Melamed, Karmel (October 2016). "Young Iranian Jewish Star of "24", Jonathan Ahdout Shares View on Career in Entertainment". Jewish Journal.
  5. ^ WhatsUpIran.com Jnathan Ahdout Know Him Better[usurped]
  6. ^ Jewish Journal, February 22, 2007 Persian Jews break with tradition to break through in Hollywood by Karmel Melamed
  7. ^ Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2006 By Roger Ebert Page 298 House of Sand and Fog
  8. ^ The Examiner May 3, 2014 - Entertainment /Arts & Entertainment / TV, ♥'24 Live Another Day'- What You Need To Know Series Catch Up...
  9. ^ WSWS 5 April 2005 Fox's 24: propaganda thinly disguised as television programming by Debra Watson
  10. ^ In.com India Celebbs|Bio, Hollywood Actors, Jonathan Ahdout
  11. ^ TV Guide The Unit Photos, Cast & Details
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