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The Gregory Mantell Show -- Nadia D
Nadia Dajani (born December 26, 1965) is an American actress. She hosts the baseball comedy web series Caught Off Base with Nadia.
Contents
- The Gregory Mantell Show Nadia D
- Caught Off Base with Nadia Episode 20
- Early life and education
- Acting career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
Caught Off Base with Nadia: Episode 20
Early life and education
Nadia Dajani was born in Los Angeles, California on December 26, 1965. She grew up the youngest of four children in Greenwich Village, New York City, and is of Irish and Palestinian ancestry. Dajani attended P.S. 41 elementary school, before attending I.S. 70 junior high school in New York City with fellow actor Liev Schreiber.
Acting career
From 1995 to 1997, Dajani starred as Amanda Moyer in the Fox sitcom Ned & Stacey for two seasons. She starred in numerous television pilots. She appeared on Emily's Reasons Why Not opposite Heather Graham and the Adult Swim cult hit Delocated, as well as successful appearances on Aaron Sorkin projects such as Tina Lake on Sports Night and as the First Lady's Chief of Staff, Lily Mays, on The West Wing.
Dajani has appeared in a variety of television episodes on such shows as Sex and the City ("Critical Condition") and its prequel The Carrie Diaries (where she played a completely different, yet more major role), Ugly Betty, The King of Queens, Body of Proof, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and starred in the CBS film The Lost Valentine alongside Betty White. She played Gerry Red Wilson's sister-in-law Catherine in ABC's That's Life in 1998. She had a recurring role on the Showtime series The Big C.
She has had roles in films such as This Is Not a Film, Flirting with Disaster, Happy Accidents, View from the Top, and the Edward Burns' film Sidewalks of New York.
Dajani is a founding member of Malaparte Theatre Company, whose artistic director was Ethan Hawke. In 1993 she appeared alongside Calista Flockhart, Ethan Hawke, Steve Zahn in an off-Broadway play, Sophistry. In 2002 Dajani appeared as Bev in Tom Donaghy's Boys and Girls.
She sings backing vocals on Jimmy Fallon's album The Bathroom Wall. Dajani appears in Brady Kiernan's 2011 romantic drama film Stuck Between Stations alongside Josh Hartnett and Michael Imperioli. She had a recurring role on USA Network's Necessary Roughness. In 2011, Dajani appeared the Body of Proof episode "Society Hill". The following year, she guest-starred in an episode of the CBS series The Good Wife.
Personal life
Dajani is an avid baseball fan and has played in several Celebrity/Legends games for Major League Baseball at the All Star Game. She has a baseball comedy web series titled Caught Off Base with Nadia. Her best friend is Beastie Boys' Adam Horovitz, the two met at P.S. 41 elementary school.
Filmography
Actress
-
If That Mockingbird Don't Sing (post-production) as
Liz
2021
The Other Two (TV Series) as
Mackenzie
- Brooke & Cary & Curtis & Lance (2023) - Mackenzie
- Cary Pays Off His Student Loans (2023) - Mackenzie
- Brooke Hosts a Night of Undeniable Good (2023) - Mackenzie
- Cary Becomes Somewhat of a Name (2023) - Mackenzie
- Chase & Pat Are Killing It (2021) - Mackenzie (voice, uncredited)
- Pat Becomes #1 in Daytime (2021) - Mackenzie
2023
Bupkis (TV Series) as
Barbara
- Do as I Say, Not as I Do (2023) - Barbara
2021
Power Book III: Raising Kanan (TV Series) as
Teresa
- Episode #3.2 - Teresa
2021
The Moodys (TV Series) as
Grace
- Episode #2.6 (2021) - Grace
- Episode #2.5 (2021) - Grace
- Episode #2.4 (2021) - Grace
- Episode #2.3 (2021) - Grace
- Episode #2.2 (2021) - Grace
2020
On the Rocks as
Kelly
2020
New Amsterdam (TV Series) as
Steph Goldman
- Sabbath (2020) - Steph Goldman
2019
Almost Love as
Nurse Hame
2019
Brooklyn Love Stories as
Geri
2016
Jon Glaser Loves Gear (TV Series) as
Dr. Ellen Trammell
- Swing Dancing (2019) - Dr. Ellen Trammell
- Gearing (2018) - Dr. Ellen Trammell
- Episode #2.5 (2018) - Dr. Ellen Trammell
- Baseball (2016) - Dr. Ellen Trammell
- Hockey (2016) - Dr. Ellen Trammell
- Cycling (2016) - Dr. Ellen Trammell
- Photography - Dr. Ellen Trammell
2018
Stand-in (TV Series) as
Randi
2018
Bull (TV Series) as
Thalia Macera
- Survival Instincts (2018) - Thalia Macera
1995
Ned and Stacey (TV Series) as
Amanda Moyer
- The Truth Shall Set You Back (2017) - Amanda Moyer
- The Skyward's the Limit (2017) - Amanda Moyer
- The Errand Girl (2017) - Amanda Moyer
- Skippy's Revenge (2017) - Amanda Moyer
- Sex, Lies, and Commercials (2017) - Amanda Moyer
- Scenes from a Muffin Shop (2017) - Amanda Moyer
- Please Don't Squeeze the Eric (2017) - Amanda Moyer
- No Retreat, No Surrender (2017) - Amanda Moyer
- I Like Your Moxie (2017) - Amanda Moyer
- Best of Luck on Future Projects (2017) - Amanda Moyer
- All That Chazz (2017) - Amanda Moyer
- Where My Third Nepal Is Sheriff (1997) - Amanda Moyer
- Saved by the Belvedere (1997) - Amanda Moyer
- Prom Night (1997) - Amanda Moyer
- Fifteen A-Minutes (1997) - Amanda Moyer
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Eric (1997) - Amanda Moyer
- Loganberry's Run (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- Les Is More or Less Moral-less (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- Computer Dating (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- The Muffins Take Manhattan (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- Dorsey vs. Dorsey (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- The Other End (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- The End? (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- You Bet Your Wife (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- It Happened One Night (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- Pals (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- Gut Feeling (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- The Gay Caballeros (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- Friends and Lovers (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- Promotional Rescue (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- A Tender Trap (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- Paranoia on the 47th Floor (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- New Year's Eve (1996) - Amanda Moyer
- Accountus Interruptus (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Threesome (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Sleepless in Manhattan (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Thanksgiving Day Massacre (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Reality Check (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Halloween Story (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Here's to You, Mrs. Binder (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Saul and Ellen and Ned and Stacey (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Model Husband (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Cover Story (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Take My Wife, Please (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Portrait of a Marriage (1995) - Amanda Moyer
- Ned and Stacey (1995) - Amanda Moyer
2017
The Holdouts (TV Movie) as
Eva
2017
Waiting (Short) as
Kathryn
2017
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (TV Series) as
Linda
- Rule #218: There's No Crying in Baseball (2017) - Linda
- Rule #99: Cook Naked (2017) - Linda
- Rule #225: What Happens in Bakersfield Stays in Bakersfield (2017) - Linda
- Rule #137: Move Your Car (2017) - Linda
2016
Odd Mom Out (TV Series) as
Amy
- The High Road (2016) - Amy
2016
Little Boxes as
Maya
2014
Elementary (TV Series) as
Dr. Grannis / ME Grannis
- All In (2016) - ME Grannis
- Ready or Not (2016) - Dr. Grannis
- Rip Off (2014) - Dr. Grannis
2015
Blue Bloods (TV Series) as
Jane Cooley
- With Friends Like These (2015) - Jane Cooley
2015
Younger (TV Series) as
Megyn Vernoff
- Hot Mitzvah (2015) - Megyn Vernoff
2015
2 Broke Girls (TV Series) as
Marie Prower
- And the Minor Problem (2015) - Marie Prower
- And the Look of the Irish (2015) - Marie Prower
2015
The Jack and Triumph Show (TV Series) as
Nadia
- Dog House (2015) - Nadia
2014
The Opposite Sex as
Nancy
2014
Manhattan Love Story (TV Series) as
Sue
- Pilot (2014) - Sue
2014
Take Care as
Fallon
2013
The Carrie Diaries (TV Series) as
Deb
- Borderline (2013) - Deb
- Strings Attached (2013) - Deb
- Express Yourself (2013) - Deb
- Kiss Yesterday Goodbye (2013) - Deb
- A First Time for Everything (2013) - Deb
- Identity Crisis (2013) - Deb
2013
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Officer Ryan Quinn
- Internal Affairs (2013) - Officer Ryan Quinn
2012
Suits (TV Series) as
Elaine Cohen
- The Choice (2012) - Elaine Cohen
2009
Delocated (TV Series) as
Susan / Mom
- Reunion Show (2012) - Mom
- Coma (2010) - Susan
- David's Girlfriend (2010) - Susan
- Jon He Does It (2010) - Susan
- Dog Mayor (2010) - Susan
- Conversions (2010) - Susan
- Sick of It! (2009) - Susan
- Members Only (2009) - Susan
- The Soother (2009) - Susan
- Rage Cage (2009) - Susan
- Good Buds (2009) - Susan
- Bar Mitzvah (2009) - Susan
- Pilot (2009) - Susan
2012
The Good Wife (TV Series) as
Sara Gardner
- After the Fall (2012) - Sara Gardner
2011
A Mann's World (TV Movie) as
Sheila
2011
Paul the Male Matchmaker (TV Series) as
Maureen
- Never Give Up on Love (2011) - Maureen
- Don't Be a Meanie (2011) - Maureen
2011
Necessary Roughness (TV Series) as
Margo Ciccero
- Goal Line (2011) - Margo Ciccero
- Whose Team Are You On? (2011) - Margo Ciccero
- Anchor Management (2011) - Margo Ciccero
2010
The Big C (TV Series) as
Tina
- A Little Death (2011) - Tina
- Divine Intervention (2010) - Tina
- Blue-Eyed Iris (2010) - Tina
- Playing the Cancer Card (2010) - Tina
2011
Stuck Between Stations as
Sheila
2011
Body of Proof (TV Series) as
Lauren Matthews
- Society Hill (2011) - Lauren Matthews
2011
The Lost Valentine (TV Movie) as
Julie Oliver
2010
Civil Unions: A Love Story (Short)
2010
Meet My Boyfriend!!! (Short)
2010
A Little Help as
Angela Behar
2010
Funny or Die Presents... (TV Series) as
Cast (The Slovin & Allen Show)
- Episode #1.2 (2010) - Cast (The Slovin & Allen Show)
2009
Ugly Betty (TV Series) as
Denise Ludwig
- The Passion of the Betty (2010) - Denise Ludwig
- Be-Shure (2009) - Denise Ludwig
2009
Sherri (TV Series) as
Tonya
- There Is No 'I' in Church (2009) - Tonya
2009
Bob Funk as
Jean
2008
Gone to the Dogs (Short) as
Bianca
2008
Play or Be Played (TV Movie) as
Rebecca Crowell
2008
Untitled Dave Caplan Pilot (TV Movie) as
Lisa
2006
Emily's Reasons Why Not (TV Series) as
Reilly
- Why Not to Hire a Cute Male Assistant (2008) - Reilly
- Why Not to Date Your Gynecologist (2008) - Reilly
- Why Not to Cheat on Your Best Friend (2008) - Reilly
- Why Not to Date a Twin (2008) - Reilly
- Why Not to Invite Your Vacation Date Home (2006) - Reilly
- Pilot (2006) - Reilly
2008
Mayne Street (TV Series) as
Bruce's Sister
- Olympic Profile - Bruce's Sister
2008
Puppy Love (TV Series) as
Bianca
2007
Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) as
Paula
- The Bat Mitzvah (2007) - Paula
2006
Welcome to the Jungle Gym (TV Movie) as
Suzanne
2006
Law & Order (TV Series) as
Ellie Harper
- Public Service Homicide (2006) - Ellie Harper
2005
Untitled David Diamond/David Weissman Project (TV Movie)
2005
Alchemy as
Jane
2005
Game 6 as
Renee Simons
2003
My Life with Men (TV Movie) as
Genevieve
2003
View from the Top as
Paige
2003
This Is Not a Film as
Nadia / Grace / Patty
2002
You Stupid Man as
Jasmine
2002
Balkanization (Short) as
Nadia Harding
2002
MDs (TV Series)
- Time of Death (2002)
2002
Sex and the City (TV Series) as
Nina Katz
- Critical Condition (2002) - Nina Katz
2001
Sidewalks of New York as
Hilary
2000
Sherman's March (TV Movie) as
Nina
2000
Welcome to New York (TV Series) as
Cathy
- It's Hard to Meet Intelligent Women (2000) - Cathy
1999
The King of Queens (TV Series) as
Lisa / Sophia
- Class Struggle (2000) - Lisa (uncredited)
- Maybe Baby (1999) - Sophia
2000
The West Wing (TV Series) as
Lilli Mays
- The White House Pro-Am (2000) - Lilli Mays
2000
Happy Accidents as
Gretchen
1999
Oh, Grow Up (TV Series) as
Emily
- Duckboy Flies Again (1999) - Emily
1999
Sports Night (TV Series) as
Tina Lake
- Kyle Whitaker's Got Two Sacks (1999) - Tina Lake
1999
Seven Girlfriends as
Naomi
1998
That's Life (TV Series) as
Catherine
- The Sixth One to Air (1998) - Catherine
- The Easter Story (1998) - Catherine
- 94 to Syndication (1998) - Catherine
- Actually, the Third One (1998) - Catherine
- The Second One, Believe It or Not (1998) - Catherine
- The First One (1998) - Catherine
1998
The Secret Lives of Men (TV Series) as
Brenda
- Member of the Wedding (1998) - Brenda
- Mafia Boss (1998) - Brenda
- The Bird (1998) - Brenda
1998
Conrad Bloom (TV Series)
- Pilot (1998)
1997
Dinner and Driving as
Samantha
1997
Tupperware Party (Short) as
Becca
1997
Dellaventura (TV Series) as
Marybeth Fallon
- Joe Fallon's Daughter (1997) - Marybeth Fallon
1997
Oddville, MTV (TV Series)
- Episode dated 11 August 1997 (1997)
1996
Breathing Room as
Claire
1996
Flirting with Disaster as
Jill
1991
A Woman Named Jackie (TV Mini Series) as
Christina Onassis
- The Onassis Years (1991) - Christina Onassis
- The Kennedy Years (1991) - Christina Onassis
1990
CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV Series) as
Nancy
- Flour Babies (1990) - Nancy
1986
Beastie Boys: (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!) (Music Video) as
Party Guest
Camera Department
2006
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! (Documentary) (camera operator)
Thanks
1999
The Opportunists (thanks)
Self
2021
Inglorious Treksperts (Podcast Series) as
Gillian (stage play)
- The Voyage Home Live (2021) - Gillian (stage play)
2005
Fashion Rocks (TV Special) as
Self
References
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