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Jonathan Ahdout
Born (1989-03-18) March 18, 1989 (age 35)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present

Jonathan Ahdout (born March 18, 1989) is an American actor.

Personal background

Ahdout was born in Santa Monica, California on March 18, 1989.[1] His parents are Yahya Ahdout and Jacqueline Hayempour, Iranian Jews who left Iran to go to the U.S. with their baby daughter (J. Ahdout's older sister) in 1982.[2][3] in Tehran, Iran. He grew up in New York City, and studied cinematography at the University of California, Santa Barbara. They went to Pakistan and then on to Israel.[4] Ahdout resides in Brentwood with his parents, his sister Melody (born in Iran) and brother Daniel (born in California). He attended Sinai Akiba Academy and Harvard-Westlake School. He attended the University of Southern California (USC). He was double majoring in Business and Film.[5]

Film work

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. Coincidentally, he portrayed the son of a character played by Shohreh Aghdashloo in both roles.[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 had a role as the shepherd in the TV show The Unit.[11]

Film work

Actor

Non-acting & technical

  • Grace Face (Short) ... (gaffer) - (2011)
  • Little Blue Pill ... (still photographer) - (2010)
  • 2 Guns ... (assistant to Adam Siegel) - (2013)
  • The Fantasy (Short) ... (cinematographer) - (2011)
  • Dig (Short) ... (art pa) - (2011)
  • Prince Charming (Short) ... (production assistant) - (2009) [14]

Television

Actor

  • The Unit - Episode: Johnny B. Good ... Shepherd (2007) [15]
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. ... Behrooz Araz (2005)
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. ... Behrooz Araz (2005)
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. ... Behrooz Araz (2005)
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. ... Behrooz Araz (2005)
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ... Behrooz Araz (2005)
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. ... Behrooz Araz(2005)
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ... Behrooz Araz (2005)
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ... Behrooz Araz (2005)
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. ... Behrooz Araz (2005)
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ... Behrooz Araz (2005)
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. ... Behrooz Araz (2005)
  • 24 - Episode: Day 4: 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. ... Behrooz Araz (2005) [16]

Non acting role

  • 24Inside ... Himself [17]

Video

  • Behind the Scenes of 'House of Sand and Fog' (short) ... Himself [18]

References

  1. ^ Direct TV Jonathan Ahdout
  2. ^ Ahdout, Daniel. "Jonathan Ahdout: Young Iranian Jewish Film & Television Actor". Iranian Jewish Chronicle Online. Retrieved 2006-12-13. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "Having found success in U.S., Iranian Jews turn to show biz". JewishLight. Retrieved January 15, 2007. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Jewish United Fund Celebrities Celebrities Jonathan Ahdout
  5. ^ WhatsUpIran.com Jnathan Ahdout Know Him Better
  6. ^ Jewish Journal Feb. 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
  12. ^ Little Blue Pill (the movie) Montauk Project Films Announces Debut Feature: LITTLE BLUE PILL
  13. ^ Imdb Jonathan Ahdout Filmography
  14. ^ Imdb Jonathan Ahdout Filmography
  15. ^ Imdb Jonathan Ahdout Filmography
  16. ^ Aveleyman.com Jonathan Ahdout
  17. ^ 24 Spoilers March 28th, 2005 Jonathan Ahdout and Tim Iacofano on 24 Inside
  18. ^ MTV Guide Behind the Scenes of 'House of Sand and Fog' (2004)
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