Sarah Shahi is an American actress, model, and professional football cheerleader known for her roles in the television series Alias, Life, and Fairly Legal. She has also starred in films such as Old School and Road Trip. Shahi began her career as a professional football cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys and later transitioned into acting. She has achieved success in both her modeling and acting careers and has become an inspiration for many. This article looks at her biography, personal details, and professional highlights.
Sarah Shahi’s Biography
Sarah Shahi was born on January 10, 1980, in Euless, Texas to an Iranian father and Spanish mother. She is the second of four children. She attended Trinity High School in Euless and later studied English literature at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
Shahi started her professional career as a professional football cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys in 1999. During this time, she was also a spokesmodel for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Calendar. She soon transitioned into acting, appearing as a guest star on several television series, including The L Word, Supernatural, and Alias.
In 2006, she was cast in the lead role of Detective Dani Reese in the NBC television series Life. She also starred as Kate Reed in the USA Network legal drama Fairly Legal from 2011 to 2012. She has appeared in several films, including Rush Hour 3, Old School, and Road Trip.
Personal Details
Sarah Shahi stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches and has a weight of around 55 kg. Her hair color is dark brown and her eye color is brown. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. Her body measurements are 34-25-35 inches.
Professional Highlights
Sarah Shahi has achieved success in both her modeling and acting careers. She has appeared in numerous television series and films and has earned several awards throughout her career. In 2010, she won the Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor in a Breakthrough Role for her performance in The L Word.
In 2015, she began starring as Sameen Shaw in the CBS series Person of Interest. She also starred as Rebecca Khan in the NBC series The Player in 2015. Her most recent roles include starring as Diane in the Netflix series Reverie and as Detective Nia Wells in the NBC series The Village.
Sarah Shahi has also been involved in several charitable causes. She has donated her time and money to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American Red Cross, and the Humane Society of the United States.
Sarah Shahi is an accomplished actress and model who has achieved success in both her modeling and acting careers. Her achievements have made her an inspiration for many and she continues to be involved in charitable causes.