Navid Negahban
ActingAbout Navid Negahban
Navid Negahban was born and raised in Mashhad, Iran. His passion for acting led him to Germany, where he spent eight years honing his theatrical skills prior to arriving in the US. Navid has been building a strong resume ever since, playing a broad range of intriguing characters for film, theatre, and television. Navid has a powerful leading role in the stunning dramatic feature The Stoning of Soraya M., and significant supporting roles in Brothers with Tobey Maguire, directed by Jim Sheridan, Powder Blue with Jessica Biel and Forest Whitaker, and Charlie Wilson's War opposite Tom Hanks, directed by Mike Nichols. On TV, Navid had a recurring role on the eighth and final season of 24, and guest appearances include Lost, CSI: Miami, Law & Order, Covert Affairs, and NCIS: Los Angeles. Navid recently (2011) appeared as Dr. Robert Stadler in Atlas Shrugged Part 1. He also shot The Power of Few in New Orleans with Christopher Walken and Christian Slater. Navid is currently (2011/2012) playing the chilling Abu Nazir on Showtime's Homeland, with Damian Lewis and Claire Danes. Credit: J. Bass
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Navid Negahban reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Navid Negahban's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Navid Negahban remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Carving a Life, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Navid Negahban Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Navid Negahban's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Navid Negahban.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Am Abgrund | Tofik Gasimov | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Sitting in Bars with Cake | Isaac | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Kandahar | Mohammad 'Mo' Doud | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | In the Garden of Tulips | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham | Ra's al Ghul (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Tehranto | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Dark Corners | Karim | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The First Goodbye | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | London Arabia | Mo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | In Full Bloom | The Shepherd (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Aladdin | Sultan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Saat des Terrors | Kashif Baqri | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | 12 Strong | General Dostum | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Osprey | Adam Zakaria | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Damascus Cover | Sarraj | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Carving a Life | Dr. Kasem | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | American Assassin | Minister Behurz | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Price for Freedom | Victor Daniels | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sand Castle | Kadeer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Window Horses | Mehran (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Brain on Fire | Dr. Najjar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Becoming the Enemy | Victor Daniels | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sniper: Ghost Shooter | Mothershed | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero | Mohammad Mohammad-Mohammadi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Baba Joon | Itzhak | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Day One | Dr. Nasir | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | American Sniper | Sheikh Al-Obeidi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Words and Pictures | Rashid | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Moment | Malik Jamil | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Power of Few | Sahel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Atlas Shrugged: Part I | Dr. Robert Stadler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Heal | Abdul | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Brothers | Murad | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Dead Air | Abir | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Liberation | Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Diplomacy | Iranian Foreign Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Stoning of Soraya M. | Ali | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Powder Blue | Doctor Brooks | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Ambassador's Wife | Ambassador | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Stellina Blue | Amir Keshavarz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Djinn | Djinn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Charlie Wilson's War | Refugee Camp Translator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Broken | Keith | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses | Sheik Ahmad | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Richard III | Sir James Tyrrel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Fallen Ones | Ammon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Pretty Persuasion | Mr. Azzouni | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Saving Jessica Lynch | Fedayeen Colonel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | War Stories | Al Qaeda Rebel at Bridge | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Boundaries | Trombonist | Flop | Similar → |
Navid Negahban - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Navid Negahban?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Navid Negahban is "Carving a Life" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Navid Negahban acted in?
Navid Negahban has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Navid Negahban?
Other notable films include "The Stoning of Soraya M.", "Murder 101: If Wishes Were Horses", and "American Sniper".