McDermott, Shiva Rose 1969(?)–

(Shiva Rose McDerott, Shiva Rose)

PERSONAL

Original name, Shiva Gharibafshar; born c. 1969; daughter of Parviz Gharibafshar (a television host); married Dylan McDermott (an actor), November 19, 1995; children: Colette, Charlotte Rose. Education: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., theatre and world arts; attended California State University, Northridge. Avocational Interests: Charity work.

Addresses: Manager—Envoy Entertainment, 1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 530, Los Angeles, CA 90025.

Career: Actress. Previously worked for Betsey Johnson (a clothing boutique), Los Angeles, CA. Resource (program that feeds the homeless), founding member, Los Angeles, CA; active in Amnesty International. Sometimes credited as Shiva Rose McDerott.

CREDITS

Film Appearances:

(As Shiva Rose) Sally Mae, How to Get Laid at the End of the World, 1999.

(As Shiva Rose) Gwen, Black Days, 2001.

(As Shiva Rose) Lola, 13 Moons, Lot 47 Films, 2002.

(As Shiva Rose) Terri, The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest, Twentieth Century-Fox, 2002.

Evie, Red Roses and Petrol, 2003.

Snow White, DysEnchanted (short film), 2004.

Toni, Myron's Movie, 2004.

Yvette, Woman at the Beach (short film), 2004.

(As Shiva Rose) Red, Prospect, 2004.

Layla, David & Layla, 2005.

Television Appearances; Movies:

(As Shiva Rose) Toot's girl, 61∗ (also known as 61), HBO, 2001.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

(As Shiva Rose) Sally Bader, "The Battlefield," The Practice, ABC, 1998.

(As Shiva Rose) Reporter girlfriend, "The Race," Gideon's Crossing, ABC, 2000.

Irina Maldova, "Rush to Judgment," The Division (also known as Heart of the City), Lifetime, 2003.

Stage Appearances:

Hennie, Awake and Sing, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge, MA, 2001.

Nurse, The Talking Cure, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, 2004.

Also appeared as Alexandra, The Swan, Pacific Resident Theatre; Saida, Necessary Targets, Helen Hayes Theatre, New York City.

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals:

Child, April, 2006.

InStyle, February, 2000.