Age: 58
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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
After witnessing the murder of his parents as a child, Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to ensuring that no one else suffers the same fate. Returning to Gotham City after years of training around the world, he transforms himself into Batman, a mysterious vigilante who strikes fear into the criminals controlling the city's streets. But as Batman's presence begins to change Gotham, the city changes in return. Powerful crime families, corrupt officials, and increasingly dangerous criminals emerge, forcing Bruce to confront threats unlike anything he prepared for. As Gotham descends deeper into chaos, Batman forms uneasy alliances with allies such as Commissioner James Gordon while facing a growing gallery of enemies who challenge him physically, intellectually, and morally. Each victory comes at a cost, testing Bruce's relationships, his identity, and his belief that Gotham can truly be saved. As criminals become monsters and heroes begin to rise, Batman must decide how far he is willing to go to protect his city without becoming the very thing he fights against.
