Behzad Dabu

Behzad Dabu is an actor, writer, producer, and activist based in Los Angeles. He grew up in Syracuse, NY and got his BFA in Acting from Columbia College Chicago, where he also worked after graduation, as the Senior International Admissions Officer; traveling all over the world working with students and their families on creating careers in the arts. He has worked extensively on stage at some of the best theaters in the country, especially in Chicago, and is a proud company member at TimeLine Theatre Company, and a founding member of The Chicago Inclusion Project. On screen, you can see him as 'Simon Drake' on How To Get Away With Murder on ABC, and as 'Amir' on The Chi on Showtime. He also appeared in episodes of The Good Place, All Rise, Chicago P.D., Drive Share, Dealbreakers, You're So Talented; and in the films Hoop, King Rat, Imperfections, Older Children; as well as various national commercials. With a passion for working with playwrights and new play development, he originated t