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Sakina Jaffrey

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Sakina Jaffrey
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Sakina Jaffrey was born on 14 February 1962 in Manhattan, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Raising Helen (2004), Definitely, Maybe (2008) and Soul (2020). She has been married to Francis Wilkinson since 8 September 1990. They have two children.
BornFebruary 14, 1962
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BornFebruary 14, 1962
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    • 1 nomination

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Sakina Jaffrey and Ian McShane in American Gods (2017)
Lindsay Crouse, Sakina Jaffrey, Vincent Kartheiser, Hal Scardino, Leon Tejwani, and Lucas Tejwani in The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
Sakina Jaffrey in House of Cards (2013)
Sakina Jaffrey in House of Cards (2013)
Kevin Spacey and Sakina Jaffrey in House of Cards (2013)
Kevin Spacey, Michel Gill, and Sakina Jaffrey in House of Cards (2013)
Kevin Spacey, Michel Gill, and Sakina Jaffrey in House of Cards (2013)
Kevin Spacey, Michel Gill, and Sakina Jaffrey in House of Cards (2013)
Sakina Jaffrey and Paterson Joseph in Timeless (2016)
Sakina Jaffrey and Claudia Doumit in Timeless (2016)
Sakina Jaffrey and Claudia Doumit in Timeless (2016)
Jim Beaver and Sakina Jaffrey in Timeless (2016)

Known for:

Kate Hudson in Raising Helen (2004)
Raising Helen
6.0
  • Nilma Prasad
  • 2004
Rachel Weisz, Ryan Reynolds, Elizabeth Banks, Isla Fisher, and Abigail Breslin in Definitely, Maybe (2008)
Definitely, Maybe
7.1
  • School Mom
  • 2008
Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey in Soul (2020)
Soul
8.0
  • Doctor(voice)
  • 2020
The Truth About Charlie (2002)
The Truth About Charlie
4.7
  • Sylvia
  • 2002

Credits

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Actress

  • Mohan Kapur, Laurel Marsden, Iman Vellani, Zenobia Shroff, Matt Lintz, Travina Springer, Saagar Shaikh, Yasmeen Fletcher, and Rish Shah in Ms. Marvel (2022)
    Ms. Marvel
    • Auntie Shirin
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2022
  • Billions (2016)
    Billions
    • Daevisha 'Dave' Mahar
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Jennifer Connelly, Sean Bean, and Daveed Diggs in Snowpiercer (2020)
    Snowpiercer
    • Dr. Headwood
    • Mrs. Headwood
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2022
  • Aasif Mandvi, Kal Penn, Sarayu Blue, Nahanni Mitchell, Roshni Edwards, Allagio James, Parvesh Cheena, Karen David, Sonal Shah, Hannah Simone, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Becca Topol, Freida Pinto, Jameela Jamil, Karan Brar, Karan Soni, Saara Chaudry, Aparna Nancherla, Julian Zane Chowdhury, Kamran Lucas, Avantika, Leela Ladnier, Adi Ash, and Audyssie James in Mira, Royal Detective (2020)
    Mira, Royal Detective
    • Mrs. Kapadia (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2021
  • Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell in The Hating Game (2021)
    The Hating Game
    • Helen
    • 2021
  • Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey in Soul (2020)
    Soul
    • Doctor (voice)
    • 2020
  • Brittany O'Grady in Little Voice (2020)
    Little Voice
    • Vilina
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, and Jaeden Martell in Defending Jacob (2020)
    Defending Jacob
    • Lynn Canavan
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2020
  • Lost in Space (2018)
    Lost in Space
    • Captain Kamal
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Kal Penn, Diana Maria Riva, Kiran Deol, Samba Schutte, Moses Storm, Joel Kim Booster, and Poppy Liu in Sunnyside (2019)
    Sunnyside
    • Alisha Modi
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Michael Sheen and Tom Payne in Prodigal Son (2019)
    Prodigal Son
    • Dr. Elaine Brown
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Crispin Glover, Demore Barnes, Emily Browning, Ian McShane, Ricky Whittle, Yetide Badaki, Omid Abtahi, and Bruce Langley in American Gods (2017)
    American Gods
    • Mama-Ji
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling in Late Night (2019)
    Late Night
    • Molly's Mom
    • 2019
  • Malcolm Barrett, Abigail Spencer, Goran Visnjic, Matt Lanter, Claudia Doumit, and Sheldon Landry in Timeless (2016)
    Timeless
    • Denise Christopher
    • TV Series
    • 2016–2018
  • Kevin Spacey in House of Cards (2013)
    House of Cards
    • Linda Vasquez
    • TV Series
    • 2013–2018

Videos8

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Trailer 2:37
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Trailer #1
Trailer 2:44
Trailer #1
Definitely, Maybe
Trailer 2:31
Definitely, Maybe
The Hating Game
Trailer 2:17
The Hating Game
The Hating Game
Trailer 2:17
The Hating Game
Claire in Motion
Trailer 1:50
Claire in Motion
Breakaway
Trailer 2:17
Breakaway
Defending Jacob
Trailer 2:24
Defending Jacob

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  • Born
    • February 14, 1962
    • Manhattan, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Francis WilkinsonSeptember 8, 1990 - present (2 children)
  • Children
      Cassius Kumar Wilkinson
  • Parents
      Madhur Jaffrey
  • Other works
    (March 8 to April 7, 1990) She played Catches Rain in Ellen McLaughlin's play, "Infinity's House," in a Humana Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Ellen McLaughlin (Annie); Greg Porretta (Carl, Kistiakowsky); Christopher Fields (Doolin, Wong, Rabi); Scott Sowers (Joe, Gratz, Katz); Bob Burrus (Indian); Josh Liveright (Plug, Cass); Andrew Polk (Asa, Jimmy, Edelstein); Bruce Romans (Sean, Li, Solder #1); Steve Wise (Silas, Turpin); Ray Fry (Hans Bethe, Na Bok); David A. Kimball (Oppenheimer); Chris Eigeman (Ba Hong, Matt, Soldier #2, Serber); Joe Burmester (Nathan); Fred Major (General Goves); Jeremy Gold (Sing, Swaver) and Diane Casey (Fraulein Mittel) in the cast. Jackson Phippin was director.
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    • 2 Pictorials

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    Graduated from Vassar College with a High Honors degree in Chinese Language and Literature.
  • Trademark
      Stars in movies about childcare or raising children e.g. Raising Helen, The Nanny Diaries, and Definitely, Maybe

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