Dan Ahdoot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dan Ahdoot
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Dan Kamyar Ahdoot
Great Neck, New York, U.S.
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| Education | Johns Hopkins University (BS) |
| Occupation | Comedian Actor Writer Producer |
Dan Kamyar Ahdoot is an American actor, writer, and comedian. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows like Netflix's Cobra Kai, Disney's Kickin' It, and Showtime's Shameless. He also starred in the series Bajillion Dollar Propertie$. Besides acting, Dan has helped create TV shows for major networks such as CBS and Fox.
Early Life and Big Decisions
Dan Ahdoot grew up in Great Neck, New York. His family has Iranian Jewish roots. He once shared that he didn't realize his background was unique until he went to college, because his hometown had many Iranian Jewish families.
Dan studied pre-med at Johns Hopkins University. He even got accepted into medical school! But in the end, he decided to follow his passion for stand-up comedy instead of becoming a doctor.
Dan's Career in Entertainment
Dan Ahdoot has been very busy in the entertainment world. He has helped develop TV shows for many channels, including CBS, FOX, Hulu, Freeform, and Pop. He has also written jokes for several Comedy Central Roast specials.
One of Dan's most famous roles was playing Amir Yaghoob, a tough real estate agent, in the series Bajillion Dollar Propertie$. Kids might know him best as Falafel Phil from the Disney XD show Kickin' It. He also appeared on Showtime's Shameless and ABC's Super Fun Night. You might have even seen him in an episode of Workaholics.
Dan is also a successful stand-up comedian. He often performs at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood and travels around the country for shows. He has performed on famous TV shows like The Tonight Show, NBC's Last Comic Standing, and Last Call with Carson Daly.
Beyond acting and stand-up, Dan hosts a food podcast called Green Eggs and Dan. He has also been a guest on other popular comedy podcasts like Spontaneanation and Comedy Bang! Bang!.
Key TV Roles
Dan Ahdoot has appeared in many television series. Here are some of his notable roles:
- Falafel Phil in Kickin' It (2011–2015) – a fun character on the Disney XD show.
- Amir Yaghoob in Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (2016–2019) – a main role as a real estate agent.
- Anoush in Cobra Kai (2018–2019, 2021-2022, 2024) – a recurring role in the popular Netflix series.
- Realtor in Shameless (2019) – a guest appearance.
- Amir Lajani in The Crew (2021) – a main role in this TV series.
- Judge in Is It Cake? (2022) – appearing as himself on the Netflix show.
He has also been in many other TV shows and a few films, showing his wide range as an actor.
