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Sayeed Shahidi
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| Born | February 14, 2003 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Relatives | Yara Shahidi (sister) Nas (cousin) |
Sayeed Shahidi is an American actor and model. He was born on February 14, 2003.
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Sayeed's Early Life
Sayeed Shahidi was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. His family has a mix of backgrounds. His mother, Keri Salter Shahidi, is African-American. His father, Afshin Shahidi, is Iranian. Sayeed also has Choctaw heritage.
He lived in St. Paul, Minnesota, until he was two years old. Then, his family moved to Glendale, California. The name "Sayeed" is Iranian and means "Blessing" or "Blessed." His last name, Shahidi, is also Iranian and means "witness."
Sayeed is the middle child in his family. His older sister is the actress Yara Shahidi. He also has a younger brother named Ehsan.
Sayeed's Acting Career
Sayeed Shahidi started acting when he was young. He has appeared in several TV shows and movies.
TV Shows and Movies
In 2016, Sayeed starred as Miles Russell in the TV series Uncle Buck. He also had a repeating role as Will in the ABC show Switched at Birth.
Sayeed worked on a few projects with his sister, Yara Shahidi. These include the movie Alex Cross, where he played Damon Cross. They also appeared together in the TV series The First Family. Sayeed also had a guest role in the comedy series Black-ish as Adonis Culpepper.
Other Appearances
Sayeed has been in other TV shows too. He appeared in Desperate Housewives and The Event. He also acted in the made-for-television movie Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie.
Sayeed's Personal Life
In February 2017, Sayeed Shahidi was in a relationship with actress Storm Reid.
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