Maz Jobrani facts for kids
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| Birth name | Maziyar Jobrani |
| Born | February 26, 1972 Tehran, Iran |
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| Education | University of California, Berkeley (B.A.) |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
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Preetha Jobrani
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| Children | 2 |
Maz Jobrani (born Maziyar Jobrani on February 26, 1972) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is famous for being part of the "Axis of Evil" comedy group, which had its own special show on the TV channel Comedy Central.
Jobrani has acted in many movies and TV shows. You might have seen him in movies like The Interpreter and Friday After Next. He was also a main character on the CBS comedy show Superior Donuts. Besides acting, he performs comedy in clubs and on the radio.
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Early Life and Schooling
Maz Jobrani was born in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. When he was six years old, he and his family moved to California in the United States. He grew up in the San Francisco Bay area.
For college, Jobrani went to the University of California, Berkeley. He studied political science (the study of governments) and the Italian language. After college, he started studying for a PhD at the University of California, Los Angeles. A PhD is the highest degree you can earn at a university. However, he decided to follow his childhood dream of becoming an actor and comedian instead.
Career in Comedy and Acting
On Screen and On Stage
Jobrani has appeared on many popular TV talk shows, like The Colbert Report and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He often performs his stand-up comedy at famous comedy clubs in California and New York.
He has had roles in several TV shows, including Better Off Ted, Malcolm in the Middle, and The West Wing. He also played the role of Jafar, the villain from Aladdin, in the 2015 Disney movie Descendants.
Jobrani co-wrote and starred in his own movie called Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero. He also co-hosts a podcast called Minivan Men with other comedians, where they talk about their lives, especially about being fathers. In 2015, he wrote a book about his life called I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV.
Comedy Style
In his stand-up comedy, Jobrani often jokes about his experiences as an Iranian-American. He talks about race and how people from the Middle East are sometimes misunderstood in America. He also tells funny stories about his family and his culture.
Charity Work
Jobrani uses his fame to help others. He serves on the board of the Persian American Cancer Institute, an organization that helps people with cancer. He also works with the International Society for Children with Cancer, a charity that supports kids who are sick.
Personal Life
In 2006, Jobrani married a lawyer named Pretha. Together, they have a son and a daughter. The family lives in California.
Jobrani's older sister, Mariam, passed away in 2017. His younger brother, Kashi, passed away in 2014. He also has another younger brother named Joey.
Stand up specials
- 2007 Axis of Evil Comedy Special
- 2009 Brown & Friendly
- 2013 I Come in Peace
- 2015 I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV
- 2017 Immigrant
- 2023 The Birds & The Bees
See also
In Spanish: Maz Jobrani para niños
- Iranian stand-up comedy
- Axis of Evil Comedy Tour
