Naveen Andrews Biography / Pictures

Naveen William Sidney Andrews (born January 17, 1969) is a British actor. Born in London, England, of Indian origin, he is best-known for his roles in The English Patient (1996) and as Sayid in the popular 2004 television series Lost. He lives in Los Angeles, California with his girlfriend, actress Barbara Hershey.

Personal Life

Andrews is a recovering drug addict and alcoholic. He suffered from these conditions when he lived in London, England during his early twenties, and his promising screen career nearly ended. Andrews was forced to move across the Atlantic to America to seek rehabilitation and get his life back on track. His efforts were successful, and he has vowed never to return to London because the city provides painful memories of his alcohol and heroin addictions.[1] It is quite possible that the character of Charlie Pace on Lost is based on his personal life. The character of Charlie is not only from Britain, but he also has struggled with a heroin addiction.

He also plays guitar and sings. Additionally, he has a young son named Jaisal from a previous relationship.

Filmography

London Kills Me (1991) ... as Bike
Wild West (1992) ... as Zaf
The Buddha of Suburbia (1993) ... Karim
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996) ... as Raj Singh
The English Patient (1996) ... as Lt. Kip Singh
Mighty Joe Young (1998) ... as Pindi
Rollerball (2002) ... as Sanjay
Easy (2003) ... as John
Bride And Prejudice (2004) ... as Mr. Balraj
Provoked (2006)