Nadia Dajani
Biography
Nadia Dajani is an American actress born on December 26 1965 in Los Angeles, California. She was raised in New York’s Greenwich Village and attended the High School of Music and Art before spending a year in London training at the British Theatre Association School. Dajani is a founding member of the Malaparte Theatre Company, which she established alongside friend Ethan Hawke, and she has both staged and performed in numerous plays with the company. In addition to her stage work, she has accumulated fifty acting credits across film and television. Dajani also hosts the baseball‑themed comedy web series Caught Off Base with Nadia.
Career overview
Nadia Dajani was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 26, 1965, and spent her formative years in New York’s Greenwich Village. She developed an early interest in theater while attending the High School of Music and Art, after which she pursued a year of training in London at the British Theatre Association School. Upon returning to the United States, Dajani became a founding member of the Malaparte Theatre Company, collaborating with friend Ethan Hawke to stage and perform in a variety of productions.
Throughout her career, Dajani has been recognized primarily for her work as an actress, accumulating fifty credited performances across film and television according to the Motion Picture Database. In addition to her on‑screen roles, she has expanded her repertoire to include hosting duties, notably leading the baseball‑themed comedy web series “Caught Off Base with Nadia.” Her professional activities reflect a sustained engagement with both stage and screen, underscoring a versatile presence in the entertainment industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
51 titles- Elsbeth (2024) as Wendy Wexler
- If That Mockingbird Don’t Sing (2024) as Liz
- Bupkis (2023) as Barbara
- On the Rocks (2020) as Kelly
- The Other Two (2019) as Mackenzie
- The Moodys (2019) as Grace
- Almost Love (2019) as Nurse Hamé
- Brooklyn Love Stories (2019) as Geri (segment 'No Matter What')
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Steph Goldman
- Little Boxes (2017) as Maya
- The Holdouts (2017) as Eva
- Bull (2016) as Thalia Macera
- Younger (2015) as Megyn Vernoff
- The Opposite Sex (2015) as Nancy
- Take Care (2014) as Fallon
- Elementary (2012) as Dr. Grannis
- Suits (2011) as Elaine Cohen
- 2 Broke Girls (2011) as Marie Prower
- Body of Proof (2011) as Lauren Matthews
- The Lost Valentine (2011) as Julie Oliver
- Stuck Between Stations (2011) as Sheila
- A Little Help (2010) as Angela Behar
- The Good Wife (2009) as Sara Gardner
- Delocated (2009) as "Susan"
- Bob Funk (2009) as Jean
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Denise Ludwig
- Emily's Reasons Why Not (2006) as Reilly
- Game 6 (2006) as Renee Simons
- Alchemy (2005) as Jane
- This is Not a Film (2004)
- View from the Top (2003) as Paige
- MDs (2002)
- You Stupid Man (2002) as Jasmine
- Sidewalks of New York (2001) as Hilary
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Paula
- Happy Accidents (2000) as Gretchen
- Seven Girlfriends (2000) as Naomi
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ryan Quinn
- The West Wing (1999) as Lilli Mays
- Oh, Grow Up (1999) as Emily
- The King of Queens (1998) as Sophia
- The King of Queens (1998) as Lisa
- Sports Night (1998) as Tina Lake
- Conrad Bloom (1998)
- That's Life (1998) as Catherine
- Dinner and Driving (1997) as Samantha
- Flirting with Disaster (1996) as Jill
- Breathing Room (1996) as Claire
- Ned & Stacey (1995) as Amanda Moyer
- A Woman Named Jackie (1991) as Christina Onassis
- Law & Order (1990) as Ellie Harper
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nadia Dajani best known for?
Nadia Dajani is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Elsbeth (2024), On the Rocks (2020), The Other Two (2019), New Amsterdam (2018).
When and where was Nadia Dajani born?
Nadia Dajani was born on December 26, 1965 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Nadia Dajani have?
Nadia Dajani has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2024.
What is Nadia Dajani's background in cinema and television?
Nadia Dajani is an American actress born on December 26 1965 in Los Angeles, California. She was raised in New York’s Greenwich Village and attended the High School of Music and Art before spending a year in London training at the British Theatre Association School. Dajani is a founding member of the Malaparte Theatre ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- A Woman Named Jackie (1991) as Christina Onassis — aged about 25
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Steph Goldman — aged about 52
- The West Wing (1999) as Lilli Mays — aged about 33
- Suits (2011) as Elaine Cohen — aged about 45
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Paula — aged about 34
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ryan Quinn — aged about 33
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