Sarah Shahi
Biography
Aahoo Jahansouzshahi, widely recognized as Sarah Shahi, was born on January 10, 1980, and has made a significant mark as an American actress and former model. She first gained attention for her role as Carmen in the acclaimed series The L Word in 2005. Shahi's talent continued to shine as she portrayed Kate Reed in the USA Network's legal drama Fairly Legal from 2011 to 2012. She is perhaps best known for her compelling performance as Sameen Shaw in the CBS crime drama Person of Interest, which aired from 2012 to 2016.
Throughout her career, Shahi has taken on various notable roles, including Detective Dani Reese in the series Life and a supporting character in Alias. In 2018, she led the cast of the sci-fi series Reverie, showcasing her versatility as an actress. The following year, she made a notable appearance in a recurring role on Showtime's City on a Hill and captivated audiences as Jessica Russo in seven episodes of The Rookie. With a diverse portfolio of work, Sarah Shahi continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, earning acclaim for her performances across multiple genres.
Filmography
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The Congress (2013)
2013
Black Adam
2022 • Adrianna Tomaz
Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special
2017 • Carmela
AmericanEast
2008 • Salwah Marzoke
Crossing Over
2009
The Dog Problem
2006 • Candy
I Don't Know How She Does It
2011
Bullet to the Head
2012 • Lisa Bonomo
Road to Paloma
2014 • Eva
Red, White & Royal Blue
2023 • Zahra Bankston
Language Arts
2021 • Allison Forche-Marlow
Bad Therapy
2020 • Annabelle
Divine Access
2015 • Marian
Guns for Hire
2015 • Carla
The Trouble With Bliss
2011 • Hattie Skunk / Hattie Rockworth
Hangman (2017)
2017 • Captain Lisa Watson
Static
2012 • Addie Dade
City on a Hill
2019 • Rachel Benham
Person of Interest
2011 • Sameen Shaw
Paradise (2025)
2025 • Dr. Gabriela Torabi
Life
2007 • Dani Reese
Sex/Life
2021 • Billie Connelly