Navid Negahban (Persian: نوید نگهبان; born June 2, 1968) is an Iranian-American actor who works primarily in film and television. He is best known for a series of supporting and guest roles on American TV dramas and for a prominent part in a major studio remake.
Career highlights
Negahban's television work includes appearances on the veteran drama 24, as well as roles on Homeland and Mistresses. He portrayed Amahl Farouk — also called the Shadow King — during the second and third seasons of FX's Legion, a recurring role that drew attention for its intensity and range.
In feature films, Negahban played the Sultan in the live-action adaptation of Aladdin, a high-profile studio production that reached international audiences.
Work and range
Over his career Negahban has been cast in a variety of parts across genres, often appearing as characters with complex or authoritative personas. He continues to divide his time between television series and motion pictures.