title: Jonathan Ahdout
text: # Jonathan Ahdout
  
  Jonathan Ahdout (Persian: جاناتن آهدوت, born March 18, 1989) is an American actor known for his role in House of Sand and Fog.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Ahdout was born in Santa Monica, California on March 18, 1989. His parents are Yahya Ahdout and Jacqueline Hayempour, Iranian Jews who lived in Pakistan and Israel before immigrating to the United States in 1982. He attended Sinai Akiba Academy and Harvard-Westlake School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in film production and Bachelor of Science in business administration and management from University of Southern California.
  
  ## Career
  
  Ahdout's acting career started with a role in the film House of Sand and Fog, in which he played the part of Esmail Behrani. In 2005, he played the part of Behrooz Araz in the television series 24. In House of Sand and Fog, his character was the son of Shohreh Aghdashloo's character; to his and Aghdashloo's surprise, the same was true when they were cast in 24. In 2007, he appeared in an episode of The Unit.
  
  ## Filmography
  
  ### Film
  
  | Year | Title | Role | Notes |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 2003 | House of Sand and Fog | Esmail | |
  | 2005 | American Gun | Ike | |
  | 2009 | The Indian and the Samurai | Anil | Short Film |
  | 2010 | Little Blue Pill | Dr. Hrundi Bhatnagar | |
  
  ### Television
  
  | Year | Title | Role | Notes |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 2005 | 24 | Behrooz Araz | 12 episodes |
  | 2007 | The Unit | Shepherd | Episode: "Johnny B. Good" |
  | 2017 | Ultimate Ultimate | Jonny | |
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Ahdout resides in Brentwood, Los Angeles with his parents and siblings.
  
  