Naveen Andrews is British, of Indian descent. He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, which counts among it's alumni Ewan McGregor and David Thewlis. At the age of 16 he began living with his teacher, Geraldine Feakins. The two went on to have a son, Jaisal.

He appeared in British films such as 'London Kills Me,' Mira Nair's 'Kama Sutra,' and the BBC mini-series 'The Buddha of Suburbia.' He attained international recognition for a supporting role in 'The English Patient.'

He became very well-known for his role as Sayid, the Iraqi soldier, on the televison series 'Lost.'1. On reading his LOST scripts, Naveen says, "There's always a sense of dread in opening up a script, because you literally don't know what's going to happen with your character and you're always slightly worried in case a big monster comes and makes a meal of you." (Edit)

2. Naveen's name means "new" in Hindi. (Edit)

3. Although he portrays an Iraqi on the show Lost, he is actually British, of Indian descent. (Edit)

4. Enjoys country music (Edit)

5. Naveen attended the Guildhall

hool of Music and Drama along with Ewan McGregor and David Thewlis. (Edit)

6. Naveen enjoys country music. (Edit)

7. Naveen has a son named Jaisal. (Edit)

8. At age 16 Naveen stirred up a commotion by moving in with his teacher (Geraldine Feakins). The pair now has a son.