Sam Golzari (Persian: سام گلزاری; born 12 July 1979) is a British actor of Iranian descent active in the United States. He is known for his debut role in American Dreamz. Golzari was born in Hammersmith, London, England, to parents of Persian origin. He received his BA from UCLA in 2003, where he worked in the Conservatory Acting Program. Golzari is also a founding member of the LA-based band the Elevaters, who have released a self-titled EP as well as a full-length album entitled "Rising." He has also appeared in 2016 American film, Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero.