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David Zahedian

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David Zahedian
American actor David Zahedian born in Alabama to Iranian parents, enjoyed his experiences as a Boy Scout leader while in Catholic school when he was a child, growing up, in beautiful Northern Alabama. Parents married in England 3 years before relocating to Alabama to continue their education in business. After enjoying the natures and adventures of the South. Zahedian found himself with a new fascination, Bruce Lee's idea of martial arts. His love for Bruce Lee's movies introduced him into the world of Kung Fu and he chose to study the Kung Fu system called, "Choy Li Fut" Martial arts was a big part of David's life until his teens were he fell in love with the world of basketball. Still living in the South and trying to finish high school and pushing himself so hard that he ends up with an injury that slammed the door shut on his dreams of becoming a pro basketball player. About to be a junior in high school David finds himself at another challenge. A parents divorce. David followed his fathers foot steps to San Francisco Bay Area. Where finishing up with school and finding a stable job seemed to be the topic with father. Unhappy with the job opportunities that were in front of him with business. David decided to choose the wild card, becoming a working actor. A career in the entertainment business and a career choice that no one in his family pursued. Dedicated to creative studying and still a part of his acting school today, First Take. David love's to maintain his acting chops by studying the First Take Method taught by Nancy Berwid. David now resides in the San Fernando Valley where he pursues his career as a working actor. Creativity not only in arts but in his work abilities outside of the entertainment world made him stumble from odd jobs onto the world of real estate. A work environment that compliments his career choice as a film actor. A couple of years later with a little hard work, David appeared on several very respected, low-budget Feature films and shorts. Most recently appeared on TV shows such as House MD, Starring Huge Laurie and SouthLAnd starring Lucy Liu. David just finished a small supporting role on a new feature film called, The Republic of Two, starring Janet Montgomery. David's represented by Nancy Berwid Management.
BornJanuary 4, 1980
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Allen "Theosky" Rowe and David Zahedian at Maxwell Hotel having dinner with teacher Nancy Berwid of First Take Acting School.

Known for

Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
7.3
  • Turkish Guard
  • 2006
Black 6
  • Writer
    Red Rocks Rising
    • Producer
      Family Values
      • Producer

        Credits

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        Actor

        • Bird (2020)
          Bird
          • Jackie-D
          • 2020
        • In Transition (2015)
          In Transition
          • Call Center Boss
          • Short
          • 2015
        • The Republic of Two (2013)
          The Republic of Two
          • Ara
          • 2013
        • Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Michael Cudlitz, and Ben McKenzie in Southland (2009)
          Southland
          • Driver
          • TV Series
          • 2012
        • Chain Letter (2010)
          Chain Letter
          • Brad
          • 2010
        • Hugh Laurie in House (2004)
          House
          • Woman Patient's Husband (scenes deleted)
          • TV Series
          • 2010
        • Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, and Paul Walker in Fast & Furious (2009)
          Fast & Furious
          • Braga's Henchman #1 (uncredited)
          • 2009
        • Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
          You Don't Mess with the Zohan
          • Phantom's Best Friend (uncredited)
          • 2008
        • Lonelygirl15 (2006)
          Lonelygirl15
          • Thug #1
          • TV Series
          • 2008
        • Getting Through Security
          • Terrorist #1
          • Short
          • 2008
        • Unflinching Triumph: The Philip Rockhammer Story (2007)
          Unflinching Triumph: The Philip Rockhammer Story
          • Mr. Peterson
          • 2007
        • Dead Line (2006)
          Dead Line
          • Glen
          • Video
          • 2006
        • Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
          Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
          • Turkish Guard
          • 2006
        • Illeana Douglas, Noah Wyle, and Kate Mara in The Californians (2005)
          The Californians
          • Construction Worker (uncredited)
          • 2005
        • Brooke Shields, Scott Glenn, and Lou Diamond Phillips in Gone But Not Forgotten (2005)
          Gone But Not Forgotten
          • Lawyer in Hallway (uncredited)
          • TV Movie
          • 2005

        Producer

        • Bird (2020)
          Bird
          • executive producer
          • 2020
        • Dead Line (2006)
          Dead Line
          • producer
          • Video
          • 2006
        • Kambal: The Twins of Prophecy (2006)
          Kambal: The Twins of Prophecy
          • co-producer
          • TV Movie
          • 2006

        Casting Department

        • Bird (2020)
          Bird
          • casting assistant
          • 2020
        • Hunter King and Lexi Ainsworth in A Girl Like Her (2015)
          A Girl Like Her
          • casting assistant
          • 2015
        • Cameron Diaz, Sofia Vassilieva, and Abigail Breslin in My Sister's Keeper (2009)
          My Sister's Keeper
          • casting assistant (uncredited)
          • 2009
        • Jason Clarke and Paz Vega in The Human Contract (2008)
          The Human Contract
          • casting assistant
          • 2008
        • The Longshots (2008)
          The Longshots
          • casting assistant
          • 2008
        • In-development projects at IMDbPro

        Personal details

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        • Alternative name
          • David M. Zahedian
        • Height
          • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
        • Born
          • January 4, 1980
          • Huntsville, Alabama, USA
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          • 2 Articles

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        • Gender / Gender identity
          • Male

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        • Trivia
          Loved Bruce Lee and his movies until the age 7 when he was heart broken to learn that Bruce Lee was dead long before he was born.
        • Quotes
          You'll never witness a successful person making excuses.
        • Nicknames
          • Hollywood
          • Mr Alabama

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