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

Early life and education

Ahdout was born in

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on March 18, 1989. His parents are Yahya Ahdout and Jacqueline Hayempour,

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ian

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s who lived in

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and

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before immigrating to the

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in 1982. 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

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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. In 2005, he played the part of Behrooz Araz in the television series '' 24''. 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''. In 2007, he appeared in an episode of ''The Unit''.TV Guid
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Filmography

Film

Television

Personal life

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

References

External links

* *Jonathan Ahdout: Young Iranian Jewish Film & Television Actor
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