Behzad Dabu is a multifaceted artist based in Los Angeles, with a rich background in acting, writing, and producing.
Growing up in Syracuse, New York, Behzad pursued his passion for the performing arts by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Columbia College Chicago.
After graduating, he worked as the Senior International Admissions Officer at his alma mater, traveling globally to assist students and their families in forging careers in the arts.
Behzad's extensive stage experience includes performances at some of the country's most renowned theaters, particularly in Chicago, where he is a proud company member at TimeLine Theatre Company and a founding member of The Chicago Inclusion Project.
On screen, he has made notable appearances as 'Simon Drake' on ABC's How To Get Away With Murder and as 'Amir' on Showtime's The Chi.
His television credits also include episodes of The Good Place, All Rise, Chicago P.D., Drive Share, Dealbreakers, You're So Talented, and national commercials.
With a strong commitment to new play development and working with playwrights, Behzad originated the role of 'Amit' in "Samsara" at Victory Gardens Theatre, earning a Jeff Award nomination for Best Actor.
He also originated the role of 'Abe' in the Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony-nominated play, "Disgraced," which he performed at American Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, Berkeley Repertory, Seattle Repertory, and the Mark Taper Forum at Center Theatre Group.
As a producer, Behzad was involved in the successful runs of "Unexpected Joy" in New York and London, and Executive Produced Ike Holter's play "Put Your House in Order."
Behzad is currently in development producing an hour-long television drama with Marcus Gardley and a feature with Ike Holter.
