Mouzam Makkar
Mouzam Makkar | |
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Born | |
Citizenship | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2008 – present |
Mouzam Makkar is an Indian-born American actress.
Early life and education
Makkar 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
Makkar was a regular cast member in the ABC series
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 three episodes in 2018 and 2020 as defense lawyer Dara Miglani.[citation needed]
Makker played Jennifer McDuffie, adoptive mother of the titular character, on Naomi.[5]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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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
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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
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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)
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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
- ^ 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.
External links
- Mouzam Makkar at IMDb