Shayan Sobhian

Shayan Sobhian (born October 17, 1994) is an American actor and musician famous for the roles in TV shows such as Legends of Tomorrow and The Chosen.

Early life and education

Sobhian was born on October 17, 1994 in the United States.[1] He is of Iranian (Persian) origin.[2][3] He grew up in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.[2] He graduated from SUNY Purchase.[4][2][5][6] He moved to New York to attend an acting school.[5]

Career

Sobhian is an actor of both stage and screen.[7] He gained an international recognition in the shows Legends of Tomorrow and The Chosen.[5] He played apostle James the Great in the first half of The Chosen.[4][7][6]

Sobhian's first major role was in time travel superhero television series Legends of Tomorrow,[4][5] cited as his pivotal role.[8] His character first appeared in the Season 4 finale, and an actor appeared in 11 episodes as a recurring, before being promoted to series regular.[9][10][11] He starred as Anthony Hope in a musical Sweeney Todd (2022).[6][2][12] He also starred in a play Lost and Guided.[6] He is a director and co-writer of the short film Does Bigfoot Dream of Flowers?.[13] Sobhian is also a musician. He formed a band Mister Child with his brother and two more musicians. They announced their first single in 2023.[14]

Personal life

Sobhian married actress Sally Meehan in a private ceremony in 2020.[2][7] He is a member of Baháʼí Faith.[5] His wife is yoga teacher and Sobhian also practices yoga. The couple resides in Cohasset.[7]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2019 The Chosen Big James
2020-2022 Legends of Tomorrow Behrad Tarazi

References

  1. ^ "Shayan Sobhian". TV Insider. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Interview: TV Superhero takes THE PONY EXPRESS to South Shore Conservatory". Broadway World. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Legends of Tomorrow star Shayan Sobhian previews 'Behrad 2.0' in Baby Yoda-inspired episode". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  4. ^ a b c "Shayan Sobhian". Purchase College. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  5. ^ a b c d e "NOC Interview: Shayan Sobhian of 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow'". The Nerds of Color. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  6. ^ a b c d "'Legends of Tomorrow' superhero and Cohasset resident hits Norwell stage in 'Sweeney Todd'". The Patriot Leger. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  7. ^ a b c d "Cohasset resident and former 'Legends of Tomorrow' actor performing in Company Theatre's 'Sweeney Todd'". Cohasset Anchor. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  8. ^ "The Company Theatre to Present SWEENEY TODD This Month". Broadway World. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  9. ^ "'Legends Of Tomorrow' Ups Shayan Sobhian To Series Regular For Season 6". Deadline. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  10. ^ "Legends of Tomorrow ups Shayan Sobhian to series regular for season 6". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  11. ^ "Legends Promotes Shayan Sobhian To Series Regular For Season 6". TvLine. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  12. ^ "The Company Theatre to Present SWEENEY TODD This Month". Broadway World. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  13. ^ "The Middle Geeks: Shayan Sobhian and Max Mooney on 'Does Bigfoot Dream of Flowers?'". The Nerds of Color. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  14. ^ "Legends of Tomorrow's Shayan Sobhian Announces First Single From His Band, Mister Child". ComicBook. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
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