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He left Iran in 1985 when he was 17 for Turkey and then Germany, where he spent eight years. [2] In Germany, he worked for a theater company, and then in 1993 he moved to the United States. [2] He is fluent in English, German and Farsi. [1] [2] He also began learning French for his role on Legion .
May 31, 2019 · Entertainment. From Iran to Aladdin: The Sultan's long, hard Hollywood journey. "The first 10 years were very tough," says actor Navid Negahban, but adds that Amazon, YouTube and Netflix are...
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Jan 19, 2018 · By Joe Deckelmeier. Published Jan 19, 2018. Link copied to clipboard. Navid Negahban has worked steadily in Hollywood for years. He has appeared on TV shows like 24, Homeland, and is currently playing a recurring role on ABC’s Mistresses. He made headlines when he selected to play The Sultan in Guy Richie’s adaptation of Disney’s Aladdin.
His quiet and composed depiction of the al-Qaeda leader won Negahban worldwide recognition, but it was his portrayal of the Sultan, in Disney's remake of Aladdin, which made him a household name. Negahban's film credits include Twelve Strong, American Assassin, Damascus Cover, Baba Joon, and American Sniper.
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Apr 2, 2018 · Navid Negahban is one of the most dynamic actors in Hollywood. Photo by Michael Kraus. Through the years, Navid Negahban has established himself as one of the most dynamic actors in Hollywood.
Born in Mashhad, Iran, Navid Negahban's passion for acting led him to Germany where he spent eight years before embarking on Hollywood. Dubbed as "the man of a thousand faces," he garnered critical acclaim for his role "Abu Nazir" on the Emmy® Award-winning series Homeland.
May 1, 2020 · Negahban is widely recognized as “Abu Nazir”, the enigmatic al-Qaeda leader he played for two seasons on Showtime’s Emmy-winning original series Homeland. This iconic role earned him a global fan base that includes both late Israeli President Shimon Peres and former U.S. President Barack Obama.
