Mouzam Makkar | |
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Born | |
Citizenship | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2008 – present |
Mouzam Makkar is an Indian-born American actress.
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]
Makkar was a regular cast member in the ABC series The Fix [2] and the NBC series Champions . [1] She also had recurring roles in the TV series The Vampire Diaries , The Exorcist , and Easy Abby. In 2015, she played the role of Mrs. Negani in the thriller film Consumed, directed by Daryl Wein.[ citation needed ]
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]
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 | 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 | 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) | 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 |
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