Maz Jobrani | |
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![]() Jobrani in December 2017 | |
Birth name | Maziyar Jobrani |
Born | Tehran, Imperial Iran | February 26, 1972
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Education | Redwood High School |
Years active | 1990s–present |
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Preetha Jobrani (m. 2006) |
Children | 2 |
Website | mazjobrani |
Maziyar Jobrani (Persian: مازیار جبرانی; born February 26, 1972), better known as Maz Jobrani, is an American comedian and actor who was 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 appeared as a regular character on the 2017 CBS sitcom Superior Donuts. He had been an advisory board member of the National Iranian American Council (NIAC).