Michael Steger

Michael Mateus Steger (born May 27, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Navid Shirazi on The CW teen drama series 90210 (2008–2013).

Early life In an interview, Steger revealed he was bullied during his childhood in the fourth grade until the sixth grade. He was later transferred to another school when the bullying got too serious.

Career Steger started his career appearing in several commercials and guest starred in VR Troopers in 1994. After appearing as Mohamed Esfiri on NCIS in 2005, he had a recurring role on The Winner in 2007. He was also cast as the lead role by Tim Burton in The Killers' music video "Bones" in 2006.

As of 2007, Steger has appeared in several Disney Channel productions. He has guest starred on the Hannah Montana episode titled "Everybody Was Best-Friend Fighting", the Cory in the House episode titled "Macho Libre", and had a co-starring role in the Disney Channel Original Movie The Cheetah Girls: One World, which was released on August 22, 2008. He also guest starred on Criminal Minds in 2008.

From 2008 to 2013, Steger played the role of Navid Shirazi on The CW's 90210. He directed and produced a one-woman show called Brandee Built on Crazee starring his wife Brandee Tucker. Michael Steger is married to actress Brandee Steger.

Filmography

Film + Year Title Role Notes 2005 3 Girls and the Golden Cocoon Travis 2007 Guido Short film Meg Bob Short film 2013 Farah Goes Bang Waseem 2015 Ana Maria in Novela Land Tony/Armando2025 The Ruse Tom

Television

Music video + Year Title Artist Notes 2006 "Bones"The Killers 2013 "Just Another Girl"