Tehran Von Ghasri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tehran Von Ghasri |
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Tehran Ghasri on VOA
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| Born | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Medium | Stand-up, film, television |
| Nationality | American, Iranian |
| Education | George Mason University Georgetown Law |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy, Social commentary, Satire |
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Tehran Von Ghasri, known simply as Tehran, is a popular American comedian, writer, and actor. He is also a familiar face on television and radio. Tehran was born in Washington D.C. and has both African-American and Persian family roots.
He started his career by hosting TV shows and organizing special events. Tehran is very talented with languages. He performs stand-up comedy in English for audiences in the United States. He also performs in Persian, Arabic, Hebrew, and French for international shows.
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Early Life and Diverse Background
Tehran Von Ghasri was born in Washington D.C. His father was an immigrant from Iran, and his mother was African-American. They met while they were in college. Tehran was named after Tehran, the capital city of Iran. His parents chose this name to help him remember his Persian heritage.
Tehran's family background is very diverse. His paternal grandparents were Muslim and Zoroastrian. His maternal grandfather was Christian, and his maternal grandmother was Jewish. These different cultures and religions were a big part of his childhood. This diverse upbringing taught Tehran the importance of understanding and respecting others. He learned that people are more alike than different. He uses comedy to celebrate these differences and bring people together.
The name "Tehran" is very special to him. For a long time, the government in Iran did not allow people to use this name. This was due to certain laws. However, this changed recently. Tehran is believed to be the first person of Iranian heritage to officially have the name "Tehran" since 2020.
Tehran's Comedy Career
Tehran's journey into comedy began with encouragement from other comedians. He shared on a TV show called Minutes with Max Amini that Max Amini was his first inspiration. Later, after seeing a performance by Maz Jobrani in 2012, Maz encouraged him to move to Los Angeles. This is where Tehran decided to pursue comedy full-time.
Before becoming a full-time comedian, Tehran studied a lot. He earned a law degree (a J.D. degree). He also has degrees in International Politics and Communications. He focused on conflicts in the Middle East. He also has a Masters degree in Economics from George Mason University.
Tehran has hosted his own radio and TV shows. These were on Rangarang and Tapesh satellite television. These channels are based in the U.S. and broadcast in Persian. He became very well-known in the Iranian community around the world. This happened after he was featured on the first episode of Parazit on VOA.
After gaining popularity, Tehran started to work in American and international markets. He became a main host and daily contributor on Take Part Live. This was a popular daily talk show about social and political topics on Pivot. This led to a main role on the Fox TV show "So Me".
Tehran has appeared in several TV shows and movies. These include American Typecast by Dane Cook. He was also in Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece, directed by Sean Stone. He was also featured in Maz Jobrani's movie Jimmy Vestvood. He has been a regular on shows like The Young Turks and Fox Soul. Tehran has also hosted many "aftershows" for popular series. These include Fox's Empire and Marvel's Agent's of S.H.I.E.L.D. He also hosted San Diego Comic Con in 2018 and Los Angeles Comic Con in 2021.
Tehran performs stand-up comedy all over the world. He has participated in big events like Just For Laughs and Netflix is a Joke. He is a favorite at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles. Tehran created and hosts Comedy Bazaar. This is the longest-running comedy show focused on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He also hosts Tehran Thursday weekly. This is the second longest-running comedy show in Hollywood. Both shows are very popular in the Hollywood comedy scene. During the Covid shutdown, Tehran hosted a daily comedy show with actor Craig Robinson.
Tehran's comedy style is often compared to a mix of Dave Chappelle and Maz Jobrani. He often works and tours with Maz Jobrani. Tehran is known for his social commentary. He makes funny but important points in his shows. He always has new material. Tehran has created and taken part in many shows that promote world peace, understanding, and unity. One notable show is Comedy 4 Peace. This show aims to bring peace to the Middle East and North Africa. It focuses on peaceful relations between Israel and Palestine. Tehran is very active in fighting injustice and oppression globally. He says his own life journey and cultural connections inspire his comedy. He wants to unite people through laughter.
Film and Television Appearances
Tehran has appeared in various films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
Film Roles
- 2015: Maul Dogs as Tehran Snipes
- 2016: Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero as D.J. at Wedding
- 2018: Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece as Count Blackula
- 2019: American Typecast as Nick
- 2024: Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace as Barnabus
Television Roles
- 2014: GGN: Snoop Dogg's Double G News Network as Kool-Aid Man
- 2015: Get Your Life as Sketchy Waterer Guy
- 2018: Pennies for Your Thoughts as Charlie
- 2018–2019: The Real Witches of West Hollywood as Ray J
Other Appearances
Tehran has also appeared as himself or in other roles in various projects:
- 2012: Shahs of Sunset (Documentary)
- 2013: @SummerBreak (2 episodes)
- 2014: TakePart Live (Daily Contributor, 86 episodes)
- 2016: SoMe (8 episodes)
- 2018: Travel Ban (Documentary)
- 2021: Friendz (TV Movie)
- 2023: The Last King (Film)
See also
- Craig Robinson
- Dave Chappelle
- Matt Rife
- Max Amini
- Maz Jobrani
- Mo Amer
- Omid Djalili
- Ramy Youssef
- Shappi Khorsandi
- Tiffany Haddish
- Zarna Garg
- List of Iranian Americans
