Actor
Maz Jobrani
Born February 26, 1972 in Tehran, Iran22 films
Maziyar "Maz" Jobrani (born February 26, 1972) is an Iranian-American comedian and actor who is part of the "Axis of Evil" comedy group. The group appeared on a comedy special on Comedy Central. Jobrani has also appeared in numerous films, television shows, including Better Off Ted, on radio, and in comedy clubs. His filmography includes roles in The Interpreter, Friday After Next, Dragonfly, and Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero. He appears as a regular character on the 2017 CBS sitcom Superior Donuts. He is also currently a board member of the National Iranian American Council (NIAC).
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First watchDescendants20157.2as JafarA present-day idyllic kingdom where the benevolent teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of Disney's classic villains:…View filmEssential films
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22 films as actor- 2025A Tooth Fairy TaleOrum (voice)
- 2024The Last KingShahriar
- 2023The Devil Comes to Kansas CityThe Politico
- 2018A Simple WeddingUncle Saman
- 2017The Female BrainDoctor
- 2016Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan HeroJimmy Vestvood
- 2015DescendantsJafar
- 2014Shirin in LoveMike
- 2013ParadiseVegas Driver
- 2012Reza Hassani Goes to the MallReza
- 2011Kadaffi Goes HollywoodKaddafi
- 2011David
- 2006MoonpieEduardo
- 2005The InterpreterMo
- 200413 Going on 30Glenn
- 2003Mind GamesWolf, Jill's Lawyer
- 2002Friday After NextMoly
- 2002BugDoctor
- 2002MaryamReza
- 2002DragonflyParamedic
- 2002The President's Man: A Line in the SandAli Faisal
- 2001The Medicine ShowDr. Michel