Sarah Shahi
American actress and model (born 1980)
1980 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actress and model (born 1980)
Born
January 10, 1980
Age
~46 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, model, film actor
United StatesBorn in Euless
1980
Born in Euless (1980-01-10)
Present
Age ~46
About
Aahoo Jahansouzshahi, known professionally as Sarah Shahi, is an American actress. She played Carmen on The L Word in 2005, Kate Reed in the USA Network legal drama Fairly Legal (2011–2012), Sameen Shaw on the CBS crime drama Person of Interest (2012–2016), Billie on the Netflix series Sex/Life (2021–2023), and Dr. Gabriela Torabi in Hulu thriller series Paradise (2025). She portrayed the major character Det. Dani Reese in Life, and had a supporting role in Alias. In 2018, she starred in the series Reverie. In 2019, she appeared in a recurring role in City on a Hill on Showtime, and appeared in seven episodes of the series The Rookie as romantic interest Jessica Russo. In 2023, she received praise for her role as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Zahra Bankston in Red, White & Royal Blue.
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Who is Sarah Shahi?+
Aahoo Jahansouzshahi, known professionally as Sarah Shahi, is an American actress. She played Carmen on The L Word in 2005, Kate Reed in the USA Network legal drama Fairly Legal (2011–2012), Sameen Shaw on the CBS crime drama Person of Interest (2012–2016), Billie on the Netflix series Sex/Life (202
What does the name Sarah mean?+
The name Sarah means "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is of English origin.
When was Sarah Shahi born?+
Sarah Shahi was born on January 10, 1980.
Name Meaning
A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.
The name Sarah is of English origin, meaning "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sarah — January 10, 1980
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
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