Born in Montreal, she began her professional life far from the spotlight, serving in the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 17. As one of the first women to join the trade as a Bosn, she trained in demolitions, small arms, firefighting, and chemical warfare, becoming the youngest crew member aboard the HMCS Nipigon, Canada’s first warship to employ women. Despite her military background, she has yet to portray a soldier on screen.

Fluent in English, French, Armenian, Spanish, Arabic German, and self-taught reading Hebrew and Russian, Bedian is also skilled in Middle Eastern and European dialects. This linguistic and cultural dexterity has allowed her to bring authenticity to a diverse array of characters throughout her career. She honed her craft through Meisner training in Montreal, Toronto, and New York (under Ron Stetson from the Neighborhood Playhouse), before settling in Los Angeles.

Bedian is perhaps best known for her iconic role as Shara in Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Emmy-nominated episode Palestinian Chicken, one of the series’ most celebrated episodes. She also delivered a standout performance as Amira in Lost, opposite Naveen Andrews, in the memorable Season 3 episode Enter 77, a role that showcased her ability to portray deeply emotional and multi-dimensional characters.











In 2018, Bedian starred in I Promised Her Life, where she played Elena, a grieving Armenian American mother who defies centuries-old traditions at her daughter’s funeral. Her powerful performance earned her Best Actress at the Deep in the Heart Film Festival, solidifying her reputation as a compelling performer capable of tackling emotionally complex roles. In 2018, Bedian also appeared in the Michael Patrick King pilot Juicy Stories for E!, playing Hafiza, the Juicy Couture team’s mysterious pattern cutter.

In 2020, she starred in The Attempt, a historical short film about the assassination of Talaat Pasha, orchestrator of the Armenian genocide. Her portrayal of Mrs. Torosyan added depth to this drama, which was screened at prestigious festivals such as Cannes and the Vienna Independent Film Festival.

In 2021, Bedian reprised her role as Fatima in The Conners (formerly Roseanne) and lent her voice to the award-winning documentary The Desire to Live. She also served as associate producer for Broken Layers, securing key locations for the project.

In 2022, she starred in Leaving the Factory, a short film inspired by the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911, directed by Alessia Crucitelli and executive-produced by Professor Salvador Carrasco. The film won multiple awards, including the Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum and ETHOS International Film Festival

In 2023, Bedian appeared in Fox’s anthology series Accused as Rita Khalil, and voiced a character in the critically acclaimed video game Starfield, a groundbreaking sci-fi RPG set in a vast universe. 

Her upcoming work includes a guest role in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2025), where she portrays Nasreen Marwani, the mother of Marjan Marwani (Natacha Karam). This anticipated episode (Season 5, Episode 10) is set to air on January 20, 2025.

Anne Bedian continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her passion for storytelling and commitment to authentic, impactful performances.