Sakina Jaffrey

February 14, 1962 (age 64) Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Sakina Jaffrey (born February 14, 1962) is an American actress. Her best known roles include Linda Vasquez in the Netflix original series House of Cards and Denise Christopher in the NBC series Timeless. She is the daughter of actor Saeed Jaffrey and actress/cookbook writer Madhur Jaffrey.

Her titles like Soul, The Equalizer 2, and Red Sparrow - her biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Watched: 0/28

Weighted avg: 6.83 /10

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Soul

2020December 2020 by Pete Docter

Minor role as Doctor (voice)

Minor role as Doctor (voice)

7.79 Excellent
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2

The Equalizer 2

2018July 2018 by Antoine Fuqua

Supporting as Fatima

Supporting as Fatima

6.36 Good-
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3

Red Sparrow

2018February 2018 by Francis Lawrence

Minor role as Trish Forsythe

Minor role as Trish Forsythe

6.08 Okay++
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4

The Hating Game

2021December 2021 by Peter Hutchings

Supporting as Helen

Supporting as Helen

6.85 Good+
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5

Definitely, Maybe

2008February 2008 by Adam Brooks

Minor role as School Mom

Minor role as School Mom

6.51 Good-
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6

Defending Jacob

2020 by Mark Bomback

Minor role as Lynn Canavan

Minor role as Lynn Canavan

7.50 Excellent-
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7

Timeless

2016–2018 by Shawn Ryan

Supporting as Agent Denise Christopher

Supporting as Agent Denise Christopher

6.31 Good--
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8

Billions

2016–2023 by Andrew Ross Sorkin

Minor role as Daevisha 'Dave' Mahar

Minor role as Daevisha 'Dave' Mahar

6.94 Good+
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9

The Indian in the Cupboard

1995July 1995 by Frank Oz

Supporting as Lucy

Supporting as Lucy

6.02 Okay++
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10

Raising Helen

2004May 2004 by Garry Marshall

Minor role as Nilma Prasad

Minor role as Nilma Prasad

5.69 Okay+
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11

Late Night

2019January 2019 by Nisha Ganatra

Minor role as Molly's Mom

Minor role as Molly's Mom

5.92 Okay++
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12

The Truth About Charlie

2002October 2002 by Jonathan Demme

Minor role as Sylvia

Minor role as Sylvia

4.64 Mediocre+
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13

The Guru

2002August 2002 by Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Minor role as Young Woman in Dance Class

Minor role as Young Woman in Dance Class

4.97 Mediocre++
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Dark Was the Night

2018November 2018 by Joshua Leonard

Supporting as Jane

Supporting as Jane

5.60 Okay
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15

Chutney Popcorn

2001January 2001 by Nisha Ganatra

Starring as Sarita

Starring as Sarita

5.65 Okay
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16

Claire in Motion

2017January 2017 by Annie J. Howell

Supporting as Maya

Supporting as Maya

5.35 Okay-
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17

Breakaway

2011September 2011 by Rob Lieberman

Supporting as Livleen Singh

Supporting as Livleen Singh

5.58 Okay
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Where God Left His Shoes

2007April 2007 by Salvatore Stabile

Minor role as Doctor

Minor role as Doctor

6.12 Good--
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The Mystic Masseur

2001October 2001 by Ismail Merchant

Supporting as Suruj Mooma

Supporting as Suruj Mooma

5.83 Okay+
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20

Masala

1991September 1991 by Srinivas Krishna

Starring as Rita Solanki

Starring as Rita Solanki

Needs more reviews
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21

Super Troopers 3

2026August 2026 by Jay Chandrasekhar

Minor role as Mehta

Minor role as Mehta

Needs more reviews
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Cotton Mary

1999December 1999 by Ismail Merchant

Minor role as Rosie

Minor role as Rosie

Needs more reviews
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The Perfect Murder

1988August 1988 by Zafar Hai

Minor role as Neena Lal (introducing)

Minor role as Neena Lal (introducing)

Needs more reviews
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24

Revolution #9

2002November 2002 by Tim McCann

Supporting as Dr. Ray

Supporting as Dr. Ray

Needs more reviews
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25

The Domino Effect

2012October 2012 by Paula van der Oest

Minor role as Serena

Minor role as Serena

Needs more reviews
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Ash Tuesday

2003May 2003 by Jim Hershleder

Minor role as June

Minor role as June

Needs more reviews
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The Toe Tactic

2009January 2009 by Emily Hubley

Minor role as Lacticia Utt

Minor role as Lacticia Utt

Needs more reviews
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Avatar: Seven Havens

Airing since 2026 by Michael Dante DiMartino

Supporting as Agam (voice)

Supporting as Agam (voice)

Needs more reviews