Mouzam Makkar is an Indian-born American actress.
Mouzam Makkar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008 – present |
Early life and education
editMakkar was born in Kerala, India, and raised in the United Arab Emirates.[1] She moved to the United States when she was twelve.[1] She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in three years with First Class Honors and a Bachelor of Science in Finance.[1]
Career
editMakkar was a regular cast member in the ABC series The Fix[2] and the NBC series Champions.[1] She also had recurring roles in the TV series The Vampire Diaries, The Exorcist, and Easy Abby. In 2015, she played the role of Mrs. Negani in the thriller film Consumed, directed by Daryl Wein.[citation needed]
Makker played video game developer Raina Punjabi on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the episode "Intimidation Game", which aired on February 11, 2015.[3][4] She returned for four episodes in 2018, 2020, and 2022 as defense lawyer Dara Miglani.[citation needed]
Makker played Jennifer McDuffie, adoptive mother of the titular character, on Naomi.[5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Disgruntled | Tess Thompson | |
| 2011 | Shedding for the Wedding | ||
| 2011 | The Catastrophe | Forough | Short |
| 2011 | The Balancing Game | Mindy | Short |
| 2012 | The Mob Doctor | Series 1 Episode | |
| 2012 | Waterwalk | Jill Hansen | |
| 2012 | Chicago Fire | Anna | Series 2 Episodes |
| 2012 | The Queen of My Dreams | Short | |
| 2013 | Promise Land | Sania Khan | |
| 2013 | Simanaheen | Sonia | |
| 2013 | Back in the Game | Chandeep | Series 1 Episode |
| 2013 | Betrayal | Tina | Series 1 Episode |
| 2013 | Easy Abby | Danielle | Series 5 Episodes |
| 2014 | Sober Companion | Alex | |
| 2014 | Matador | Silda Patel | Series 2 Episodes |
| 2014 | Stalker | Terry Holt | Series 1 Episode |
| 2014 | Bones | Selena | Series 1 Episode |
| 2014 | See Dad Run | Princess Carla | Series 1 Episode |
| 2015 | Consumed | Mrs. Negani | |
| 2015 | The Following | Dana | Series 2 Episodes |
| 2015 | Kam Kardashian | ||
| 2015 | Unveiled | Gabrielle Horne | |
| 2015 | American Horror Story | Nurse Leena | Series 1 Episode |
| 2015 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. | Raina Punjabi | Series 5 Episodes |
| 2015 | The First Session | Amina | Short |
| 2016 | Mars Project | Chandra Devi | |
| 2016 | Halloweed | Rosa | |
| 2016 | The Exorcist | Jessica | Series 8 Episodes |
| 2016 | The Vampire Diaries | Alexandria Alex St. John | Series 5 Episodes |
| 2017 | Chicago Justice | Kalila Rafiq | Series 1 Episode |
| 2017 | 9JKL | Lily | Series 1 Episode |
| 2018 | Champions | Britney | Series 10 Episodes |
| 2018 | Freelancers Anonymous | Sam | |
| 2018 | Kill Game | Mara Simone | |
| 2018 | Alone Together | Amanda | Series 1 Episode |
| 2019 | The Fix | Loni Kampour | Series 10 Episodes |
| 2019 | NCIS (season 17) | Mira Azam | Series 2 Episodes |
| 2020 | She's in Portland | Jennifer | |
| 2020 | Freudian Slip | Kolpana | Short |
| 2022 | SEAL Team | Commander Nouri | Series 3 Episodes |
| 2022 | Naomi | Jennifer McDuffie | Series 13 Episodes |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "'I would like to see a broader representation of Muslims on American TV and Hoillywood': Indian American actor Mouzam Makkar". The American Bazaar. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (26 February 2018). "Mouzam Makkar Cast In ABC Drama Pilot 'The Fix'; Sam Straley Joins Tim Doyle Comedy Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ Kollar, Philip (29 January 2015). "Law & Order: SVU to air episode based on GamerGate". Polygon. Archived from the original on 30 January 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ^ Burton, Bonnie (9 February 2015). "Gamergate is the latest controversial plot in 'Law & Order: SVU'". CNET. Archived from the original on 12 February 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Naomi Cast & Character Guide: Where You Know the Actors from". Screen Rant. 11 January 2022.
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