Necar Zadegan
| Necar Zadegan نکار زادگان | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 20, 1982 Heidelberg, Germany |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Notable credit(s) |
24 as Dalia Hassan Elena Undone as Elena Winters |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (56 kg) |
Necar Zadegan (Persian: نکار زادگان) is an American/Iranian film and television actress.[1] She is best known for her recurring role as First Lady (and then President) Dalia Hassan on the eighth season of 24.[2]
Life and career
Zadegan is of Iranian origin. She was born in Heidelberg, Germany on June 20, 1982 and raised in San Francisco, California, USA.[3] She attended Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward. She later graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Literature.[3] From 2005 to 2009, Zadegan amassed a number of television credits namely The Bernie Mac Show, Nip/Tuck, NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, The Unit, How I Met Your Mother, Big Shots, Lost, The Shield, and CSI: Miami.
In 2009, Zadegan appeared in the stage production of From Satellite with Love "Az Mahvareh Ta Eshgh", touring in the U.S. and Europe.[4]
In 2010, Zadegan earned recurring roles on 24, Outlaw, and The Event, as well appearing in the films Elena Undone[5] and Unthinkable.
Zadegan starred as Dr. Gina Bandari in Emily Owens, M.D.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Touch, TheThe Touch | Kerime | Short film |
| 2008 | In Another Life | Mira | Short film |
| 2010 | Unthinkable | Jehan Younger | Theatrical film |
| 2010 | When the Voices Fade | Nadia | Short film |
| 2010 | Elena Undone | Elena | Independent film |
| 2010 | Deal, TheThe Deal | TBA | Short film |
| 2011 | Joshua Tree | Angelina | |
| 2011 | Meth Head | Maia |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Bernie Mac Show | Sales associate | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Nip/Tuck | Nastran | 1 episode |
| 2007 | NCIS | Lt. Rihama Shaheen (uncredited) | 1 episode |
| 2007 | The Unit | Pari | 1 episode |
| 2007 | How I Met Your Mother | Girl #2 | Episode: "Moving Day" (S02E18) |
| 2007 | Big Shots | Prostitute | Pilot episode |
| 2008 | Lost | Translator | Episode: "Confirmed Dead" |
| 2008 | The Shield | Dr. Lucine | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Floored and Lifted | Caroline | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | CSI: Miami | Salumeh Farooq | 1 episode |
| 2010 | 24 | Dalia Hassan | Recurring role, 20 episodes |
| 2010 | Outlaw | Patty Friedman | 2 episodes |
| 2010–11 | The Event | Isabel | 5 episodes |
| 2011 | A Gifted Man | Madeline Fahn | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Harry's Law | Sarita Radan | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Major Crimes | Roma Strauss | Episode: "The Ecstasy and the Agony" |
| 2012–13 | Emily Owens, M.D. | Gina Bandhari | Main role |
| 2013 | The Fosters | Gretchen | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Rake | Scarlet Leon | Main Role |
| 2014 | Legends | Ana Paulanos | 2 episodes |
| 2014–present | Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce | Delia | Main role |
| 2014–2015 | Extant | Shayna Velez | 6 episodes |
References
- ↑ Necar Zadegan'st profile at modelmayhem.com
- ↑ Exclusive: 24 Star Necar Zadegan Talks First Lady Dalia Hassan, and the Series Finale By Adam Wright of TV.com Archived October 8, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 Necar Zadegan: A Force of Nature By Jose Martinez – Venice magazine Archived November 30, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Interview with Necar Zadegan – Hollywood (September 25, 2009), Parstimes.com
- ↑ Necar Zadegan Has it All Together in 'Elena Undone': Interview by Sarah Toce, Article Date: 08/04/2010 4:27 PM – SheWired.com
The Primetime Powerhouse Allure of Necar Zadegan by Kaye Cloutman Published Date: February 1, 2006 gevmag.com
