Actor · Producer · Storyteller
Navid
Negahban
A life in motion.
"Very dashing, with an old-fashioned matinee-idol air… the closest thing we have to the late Omar Sharif."
— GQ Magazine
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About
Before I spoke my first line on an American screen, I crossed four borders, lived in a refugee camp, and learned that silence can say more than words. That's the short version.
The Long VersionFilm & Television
166 Credits
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Scripts
In Development
Psychological Thriller
Tosca Unveiled
Set inside Tehran's Vahdat Hall, a world-class opera production becomes the stage for a psychological unraveling where art, power, and obsession collide.
Adapted from Tosca Tehran by Shadi Ghaheri
In Development
Drama · Inspired by True Events
Asher's Command
A Jewish-Arab story of loyalty and betrayal, drawn from real events that challenge the boundaries of identity, duty, and brotherhood.
Adapted from the play by Marilyn Felt
The Journey
Short Films
Awards
1 BAFTA Nomination · 10 Wins · 18 Nominations
2025WINJIFF Japan Indies Film FestivalBest Short FilmThe Apple Tree
2021WINBari Under The Stars Film FestivalHonorable MentionLondon Arabia
2021WINAthens International Monthly Art Film FestivalHonorable MentionLondon Arabia
2020WINEuropean Cinematography AwardsBest ActorLondon Arabia
2020WINNew York Cinematography AwardsBest ActorLondon Arabia
2020WINCanadian Cinematography AwardsBest ActorLondon Arabia
2020WINNYC Indie Film AwardsPlatinum Award — Best Short FilmLondon Arabia
2018WINNew York Film AwardsHonorable Mention — Best Narrative FilmThe Divorce
2018WINBest Shorts CompetitionAward of Merit — Women FilmmakersThe Divorce
2015WINIsraeli Film Academy (Ophir Awards)Best Picture + 4 MoreBaba Joon (Exec. Producer)
2011WINNoor Iranian Film FestivalBest ActorLiberation
2021NOMPan African Film FestivalJury Prize — Best Narrative ShortLondon Arabia
2021NOMFerrara Film FestivalGolden Dragon — Best Short WorldLondon Arabia
2021NOMIndy Shorts International Film FestivalBest Short (Narrative)London Arabia
2021NOMFilmHaus: Berlin Film + New MediaBest FilmLondon Arabia
2021NOMFilmHaus: Berlin Film + New MediaBest Lead ActorLondon Arabia
2021NOMFilmHaus: Berlin Film + New MediaBest DramaLondon Arabia
2021NOMFilmHaus: Berlin Film + New MediaBest Independent FilmLondon Arabia
2020NOMIndy Shorts International Film FestivalBest Short (Narrative)London Arabia
2019NOMLucky Strike Film FestivalBest Short FilmThe Divorce
2018NOMNew York Film AwardsBest Picture — Best Narrative FilmThe Divorce
2018NOMIdyllwild International Festival of CinemaGrand Jury Award — Best Ensemble Cast FeatureCarving A Life
2018NOMAmsterdam International Filmmaker FestivalBest FilmOsprey
2018NOMFilm Fest International, LondonBest FilmOsprey
2018NOMNice International Film FestivalBest FilmOsprey
2018NOMMilan International Filmmaker FestivalBest FilmOsprey
2017NOMBAFTA Games AwardBest Performer1979 Revolution: Black Friday
2017NOMMadrid International Film FestivalBest FilmOsprey
2013NOMActor Awards (SAG)Outstanding Ensemble — Drama SeriesHomeland
"Very dashing, with an old-fashioned matinee-idol air… the closest thing we have to the late Omar Sharif."— GQ Magazine
"Navid once again transforms."— Variety (Baba Joon)
"The greatest nuance comes from Negahban."— Austin Chronicle (12 Strong)
"All the psychopathic charm you could ask for in a villain."— Paste Magazine (Legion)
"A charismatic Navid Negahban."— The New York Times (Homeland)
"Very dashing, with an old-fashioned matinee-idol air… the closest thing we have to the late Omar Sharif."— GQ Magazine
"Navid once again transforms."— Variety (Baba Joon)
"The greatest nuance comes from Negahban."— Austin Chronicle (12 Strong)
"All the psychopathic charm you could ask for in a villain."— Paste Magazine (Legion)
"A charismatic Navid Negahban."— The New York Times (Homeland)
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