Navid Negahban

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Summary

Navid Negahban is an Iranian-American actor known for Homeland, Legion, Aladdin, and The Stoning of Soraya M. He often plays morally complex characters, including villains whose motives he has discussed in terms of their own perspective and history. He has spoken about Hollywood’s tendency to cast Middle Eastern actors in villainous roles, saying his cultural familiarity helps him bring those characters to life. No public record of advocacy or affiliations on identity politics, DEI, or political campaigns is on record.