Bahar Soomekh
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| Bahar Soomekh بهار سومخ |
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| Born | 30 March 1975 Tehran, Iran |
| Ethnicity | Persian Jewish |
| Education | B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Years active | 2002–2012 |
| Spouse(s) | Clayton Frech (2001–present) |
| Family | Saba Soomekh (sister) |
Bahar Soomekh (Persian: بهار سومخ, born March 30, 1975) is an Iranian-American actress and environmental activist. She is best known for her roles in the films Crash and Saw III.
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Early life
Bahar was born in Tehran, Iran, to a devout Persian Jewish family. She moved with her parents and sister, Saba Soomekh, to Los Angeles, California, United States in 1979,[1] to escape the Iranian Revolution.[2] Soomekh attended Sinai Akiba Academy and Beverly Hills High School,[3] where she played the violin in the school orchestra. In 1997, Soomekh earned a B.A. in environmental studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she also did some Theater. Following her graduation, Soomekh worked as a sales motivational manager at Showtime Networks [4] while studying at the Shari Shaw Acting Studio in the evenings.[5]
Career
In the beginning of her acting career, Soomekh guest starred on several television programs, including JAG and 24. Soomekh's breakthrough role came as Dorri in the Academy Award-winning movie for Best Picture, Crash. Following her success in Crash, People's magazine listed Soomekh as one of 100 Most beautiful people in the world[citation needed]. She followed up with roles in Syriana and Mission: Impossible III. In 2006, she had a leading role, as Dr. Lynn Denlon, in the horror film Saw III. Soomekh had a recurring role as Margo in the television series Day Break and guest appearances on shows such as Ghost Whisperer and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Her last film role was in Just like a Woman (2012 film). After a decade as an actress, Soomekh is now pursuing a real estate career in order to stay closer to her family in Los Angeles.[6]
Personal life
Family
Bahar married Clayton Frech, a business manager,[7] who converted to Judaism when marrying her in 2001.[8] The couple has three sons. Their oldest, Ezra, was born in 2005 without his left knee and fibula, having a shortened left ulna, and only one functional finger on his left hand, requiring multiple extensive surgeries to treat.
Activism
The Jewish teaching of tikkun olam, to heal the world, guides Bahar's life. She works on environmental and children's causes. Bahar also uses her name to be involved with organizations such as the Green Cross and Rainforest Action Network[citation needed]. With her husband, she launched the T.O. Productions to make movies about environmental and social issues.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Without a Trace | Lemese Salman | |
| JAG | Jasmine | Season 8, Episode 10 "The Killer" | |
| 2003 | Naked Hotel | Bhurka Woman | |
| 2004 | JAG | Amira Sattar | Season 9, Episode 20 "Fighting Words" |
| Intermission | Hair Wearer | ||
| Crash | Dorri | ||
| A Lousy Ten Grand | Najah | ||
| 2005 | 24 | Habib Marwan's Wife | (deleted scenes) |
| Bones | Sahar Masruk | ||
| Syriana | Yassi | (Director's Uncut Version) | |
| 2006 | In Justice | Neena Oponi | |
| Mission: Impossible III | Davian's Translator | ||
| The Unit | Firefly | Season 2, Episode 1 "Change of Station" | |
| Day Break | Margo | (2006–2007) | |
| Saw III | Lynn Denlon | ||
| 2007 | Saw IV | Lynn Denlon | (flashbacks from Saw III) |
| 2008 | Saw V | Lynn Denlon | (flashbacks from Saw III) |
| The Oaks | Hollis | Unaired TV pilot | |
| Ghost Whisperer | Tricia | Season 4, Episode 6 "Imaginary Friends and Enemies" | |
| 2009 | Saw VI | Lynn Denlon | (flashbacks from Saw III) |
| Lost & Found | Abigail | ||
| 2010 | Saw 3D | Lynn Denlon | (flashbacks from Saw III) |
| Miami Medical | Vanessa | Season 1, Episode 8 "An Arm and a Leg" | |
| 2011 | Castle | Nazihah Alhabi | Season 3, Episode 16 "Setup"; Season 3, Episode 17 "Countdown" |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Dr. Sylvia Sloane | Season 12, Episode 10 "Genetic Dsorder" | |
| 2012 | Parenthood | Dr. Haryana | Season 4, Episode 3 "Everything Is Not Okay" |
| Just like a Woman | Soha |
References
- ↑ http://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-jewish-scholar-breaks-stereotypes-while-studying-them/
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- ↑ http://www.labahar.com/profile
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW45wdOpYzk&list=PLQSZo7lUlHzZc8_UhUDrD5mpYFyYrGjEJ&index=3
- ↑ http://issuu.com/gibbonsmedia/docs/westla_chamberguide_2015
- ↑ http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/alumni/alumni-award-winners/clayton-frech-%E2%80%9898
- ↑ http://www.jewogle.com/article/Entertainment/Actresses/108/
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External links
- Bahar Soomekh at the Internet Movie Database
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- 1975 births
- Living people
- American film actresses
- American television actresses
- Iranian emigrants to the United States
- Iranian actresses
- American people of Iranian descent
- Jewish American actresses
- Mizrahi Jews
- People from Tehran
- Actresses from Los Angeles, California
- Iranian Jews
- Iranian film actresses
- University of California, Santa Barbara alumni
