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.
Personal life Steger has two children. 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 + Year Title Role Notes 1994 VR Troopers Josh Episode: "Oh Brother!" 2005 NCIS Mohamed Esfiri (uncredited) Episode: "Kill Ari (Part I)" 2007 Miguel 4 episodes Hannah Montana Guillermo Montoya Episode: "Everybody Was Best-Friend Fighting" 2008 Cory in the House Juan Carlos Episode: "Macho Libre" Criminal Minds Sam Episode: "Mayhem" Vikram Television film 2008–2013 90210 Navid Shirazi Main cast 2010 Covert Affairs Diego Suarez Episode: "South Bound Suarez" True Blood Tony Episode: "I Smell a Rat" 2013 Blast Vegas Oren Television film 2015 Fatal Flip Jeff Television film 2020 Christmas on the Menu Stu Television film2023Grey's AnatomyWillEpisode: "I'll Follow The Sun" Television filmThe ChosenZealotEpisode: "Intensity In Tent City"
Music video + Year Title Artist Notes 2006 "Bones"The Killers 2013 "Just Another Girl"
References
External links
Michael Steger at The CW