Bahar Soomekh

Soomekh's breakthrough role came as Dorri in the Academy Award-winning movie for Best Picture, Crash. Following her success in Crash, People magazine listed Soomekh as a member of the Class of 2006 as "New on the Scene". She followed up with roles in Syriana and Mission: Impossible III. In 2006, she had a leading role as Dr. Lynn Denlon in the horror film Saw III. Soomekh had a recurring role as Margo in the television series Day Break and guest appearances on shows such as Ghost Whisperer and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Her last film role was in Just like a Woman.

Bahar married Clayton Frech in 2001. The couple have three children. One of their children, Ezra Frech, was born with a disability. He was a double silver Parapan American Games medalist in 2019 and was named as a finalist for the 2014 Sports Illustrated SportsKid of the Year.

Bahar later attended the University of California, Santa Barbara. She graduated in 1997 with a B.A. in environmental studies.

Bahar was born in Tehran, Iran, to a devout Persian-Jewish family. She moved with her parents and sister, Saba Soomekh, to Los Angeles, California, United States in 1979 to escape the Iranian Revolution. Soomekh attended Sinai Akiba Academy and Beverly Hills High School.

Bahar Soomekh (Persian: بهار سومخ ‎, born March 30, 1975) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in Crash and the Saw franchise.