Personal Info
Birth date
1972-02-26 (53 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Tehran, Iran
Also known as
Maziyar Jobrani
Maz Jobrani
Biography
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).
Filmography
Grey's Anatomy
8.225
Overview:
Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.The Colbert Report
6.855
Overview:
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.Law & Order
7.4
Overview:
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.Shameless
8.16
Overview:
Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.Without a Trace
7.2
Overview:
The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.024
Overview:
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.The West Wing
8.258
Overview:
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.24
7.787
Overview:
Counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer fights the bad guys of the world, a day at a time. With each week's episode unfolding in real-time, "24" covers a single day in the life of Bauer each season.Malcolm in the Middle
8.473
Overview:
A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.Last Man Standing
7.3
Overview:
A married father of three tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women.ER
7.828
Overview:
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
4.2
Overview:
Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily Show in 1999 to be this show's host after Tom Synder retired. The segment "5 Questions" was carried over from when he was on The Daily Show. Kilborn was frequently beaten in the ratings by his NBC timeslot rival, Conan O'Brien. Kilborn left The Late Late Show to pursue new opportunities.True Blood
7.617
Overview:
Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed overnight from legendary monsters to fellow citizens. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders, government officials, and vampire fundamentalists around the world have chosen their sides. But in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out.Gotham Comedy Live
5.5
Overview:
Gotham Comedy Club, a popular comedy venue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, is the setting of an hourlong series that is shot in front of an audience at the club. Each episode features routines by several comics -- a list that has included such names as David Alan Grier, Gilbert Gottfried and Artie Lange -- in what the network says is an unedited and uncensored format. In addition to the big names of the field who take the Gotham stage, the show also features up-and-comers who want to make a name for themselves in the stand-up comedy business.Chicago Hope
7.243
Overview:
Chicago Hope is an American medical drama television series, created by David E. Kelley. It ran on CBS from September 18, 1994, to May 4, 2000. The series is set in a fictional private charity hospital in Chicago, Illinois. The show is set to return in the fall of 2013 on TVGN in reruns.V.I.P.
5.3
Overview:
While attending a Hollywood premiere with a famous action star, a crazed fan pulls a gun—but her movie hunk turns into a coward, and it's Vallery who becomes the hero. Suddenly, she's thrown into a world of action and danger as owner of a Hollywood protection agency, Vallery Irons Protection (V.I.P.), taking risks to protect others at a price few are willing to pay.Life with Bonnie
6.5
Overview:
The host of the local morning talk show Morning Chicago creatively balances family commitment—to her husband John, a hard-working family practice doctor, and their three young children— and career obligations.Better Off Ted
7.618
Overview:
Ted, a successful but morally conscious man, runs a research and development department at a morally questionable corporation, Veridian Technologies. No achievement is too far fetched and no invention too unorthodox for Veridian. Ted loves his seemingly perfect job; he loves his superhuman boss, Veronica, and colleagues Lem, Phil and Linda, but he's starting to take a closer look at the company's extremely questionable practices... especially when they try to cryogenically freeze one of Ted's scientists for testing purposes.Men At Work
6.7
Overview:
Men at Work is an American comedy series that airs on TBS. The series was created by Breckin Meyer and stars Danny Masterson, Michael Cassidy, Adam Busch, James Lesure and Meredith Hagner. The series premiered on May 24, 2012 at 10 pm. TBS second season premiered on April 4, 2013 with another 10 episode season.Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
5.556
Overview:
Follow Platinum Realty, Los Angeles' premiere realty group as a group of realtors compete for a partner position in the firm by selling as much property as possible.Robins
7.8
Overview:
Robins is a Swedish late-night talk show which premiered on SVT2 on August 23, 2006. The host is the young stand-up comedian Robin Paulsson from Malmö. The show's format is similar to that of other late-night shows, Robin makes jokes about recent news, shows sketches, and talks to a guest in the studio. One of the most popular sketches in the show features Robin appearing as Swedish football player Zlatan Ibrahimović.WondLa
7.5
Overview:
Forced to flee her underground sanctuary for Earth’s surface, Eva discovers a world unlike anything she expected. As she journeys across perilous terrain and unknown civilizations, Eva searches to answer the ultimate question: Is she the last human?E-Ring
7.9
Overview:
E-Ring is an American television military drama, created by Ken Robinson and David McKenna and executive produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, that premiered on NBC on September 21, 2005. The title of the show refers to the structure of The Pentagon, which is configured in five concentric rings, from "A" to "E", with E being the outermost ring. Before any military action can be taken anywhere in the world the mission must be planned and approved by the most important ring of the Pentagon, the E-ring. This is where the more high-profile work is done, all operations must be legally approved and the green light given by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The show starred Benjamin Bratt as Major James Tisnewski, a former Delta Force operator and Dennis Hopper as Colonel Eli McNulty, as officers working in the E-ring of the Pentagon in the Special Operations Division – planning and co-ordinating covert US special operations actions around the globe. The show struggled from the onset because it was up against ABC's Top 20 hit Lost, CBS's Top 30 hit Criminal Minds, FOX's Top 10 hit American Idol and the network's Top 30 hit Unan1mous. Although NBC gave it an earlier time slot which led to better ratings, the show was pulled from the lineup during the February sweeps and officially canceled at the NBC Upfront on May 15.Animal Control
6
Overview:
A group of local animal control workers' lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. Leading the crew is Frank, an opinionated, eccentric animal control officer who may not have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. In his past life as a cop, Frank tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, leaving him cynical and curmudgeonly. Despite his rough exterior, he is blessed with an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.Threat Matrix
6
Overview:
Against the rising threat, the Homeland Security Agency has created a highly specialized, elite task force trained and equipped to counter anyone or anything that threatens our nation. The head of this super-secret team is Special Agent John Kilmer. He reports only to the President and has authority to call upon the technical skills, firepower and the specialist agents of the FBI, CIA and NSA.Is It Cake?
6.958
Overview:
Skilled cake artists create mouthwatering replicas of handbags, sewing machines and more in a mind-bending baking contest inspired by a popular meme.Still Standing
6.9
Overview:
After 18 years of marriage, high school sweethearts Bill and Judy Miller still make each other laugh and try to keep their marriage intact, even when their family pulls them in different directions. Since Bill has a far more immature approach to marriage and raising their three children than Judy does, they work at striking a balance and remembering why they love each other, quirks and all.Comedy.tv
9
Overview:
Some say laughter is the best medicine. It’s true. Standup comedy has been known to cure everything from bad moods and frowns to fits of pouting. So for those who need a heavy dose of hilarity, try a spoonful of “Comedy.TV.” With no traffic jams, parking debacles, or two-drink minimums of the local comedy clubs, the most clever comedians jump onstage for a full-fledged funny fest.Acting
2025A Tooth Fairy Tale as Unknown
2024WondLa (1 Episode) as Zin (voice)
2023The Devil Comes to Kansas City as The Politico
2023Maz Jobrani: The Birds & The Bees as Himself
2023Animal Control (2 Episodes) as Alvin Lucas
2022Circuit Breakers (1 Episode) as Principal Young
2022Is It Cake? (1 Episode) as Self - Judge
2021ستانداب سكتش (10 Episodes) as Unknown
2021Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 as Self
2021Maz Jobrani: Pandemic Warrior as Himself
2020The Funny Dance Show (1 Episode) as Unknown
2018A Simple Wedding as Uncle Saman
2018Back To School Just For Laughs as Self
2017Maz Jobrani: Immigrant as Himself
2017The Female Brain as Doctor
2017Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story as Unknown
2017Superior Donuts (34 Episodes) as Fawz
2016Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero as Jimmy Vestvood
2016Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (1 Episode) as Farsi-speaking Client
2015Maz Jobrani: I'm Not a Terrorist But I've Played One on TV as Himself
2015Descendants as Jafar
2014Friends with Better Lives (1 Episode) as Henry
2014Shirin in Love as Mike
2013Paradise as Vegas Driver
2013We Are Men (2 Episodes) as Vic
2013Valentino's Ghost as Self
2013Maz Jobrani: I Come in Peace as Himself
2012Gotham Comedy Live (1 Episode) as Self - Host
2012Men At Work (1 Episode) as Amir
2012Reza Hassani Goes to the Mall as Reza
2011Kadaffi Goes Hollywood as Kaddafi
2011Last Man Standing (1 Episode) as Jerry
2011Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution (1 Episode) as Himself
2011Whitney (1 Episode) as Dr. West
2011Pauly Shore's Vegas is My Oyster as Self
2011Just Like Us as Self
2011Shameless (1 Episode) as Dr. Johnny
2011David as Unknown
2009Maz Jobrani: Brown and Friendly as Himself
2009Comedy.tv (1 Episode) as Unknown
2009Better Off Ted (6 Episodes) as Dr. Bhamba
2008True Blood (1 Episode) as Moroccan Proprietor
2007The Knights of Prosperity (13 Episodes) as Gourishankar 'Gary' Subramaniam
2007The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour as Self
2006Robins (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2006Moonpie as Eduardo
2005The Colbert Report (1 Episode) as Unknown
2005E-Ring (1 Episode) as Unknown
2005The Interpreter as Mo
2005Grey's Anatomy (1 Episode) as Dakhir Hamed
2005Life on a Stick (13 Episodes) as Mr. Hut
200413 Going on 30 as Glenn
2003Threat Matrix (1 Episode) as Yousef
2003Mind Games as Wolf, Jill's Lawyer
2002Friday After Next as Moly
2002Still Standing (1 Episode) as Mr. Conway
2002Without a Trace (1 Episode) as Imam
2002Life with Bonnie (1, 1 Episode) as Maz, Paramedic
2002Maryam as Reza
2002The President's Man: A Line in the Sand as Ali Faisal
200124 (2 Episodes) as Marko Khatami
2001The Medicine Show as Dr. Michel
2000Curb Your Enthusiasm (1 Episode) as Sikh
2000Malcolm in the Middle (1 Episode) as Robber
1999The West Wing (1 Episode) as Prince Bitar
1999The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1 Episode) as Self
1998V.I.P. (1 Episode) as Agent Smith
1994ER (1 Episode) as Henry Aquino
1994Chicago Hope (1 Episode) as Unknown
1990Law & Order (1 Episode) as Asher Koutal
Production
2023Maz Jobrani: The Birds & The Bees ... Executive Producer
2016Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero ... Producer
Writing
2023Maz Jobrani: The Birds & The Bees ... Writer
2021Maz Jobrani: Pandemic Warrior ... Writer
2017Maz Jobrani: Immigrant ... Writer
2016Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero ... Writer
2015Maz Jobrani: I'm Not a Terrorist But I've Played One on TV ... Writer
2013Maz Jobrani: I Come in Peace ... Writer
2009Maz Jobrani: Brown and Friendly ... Writer
2007The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour ... Writer
Directing
2023Maz Jobrani: The Birds & The Bees ... Director
2017Maz Jobrani: Immigrant ... Director
2015Maz Jobrani: I'm Not a Terrorist But I've Played One on TV ... Director
2013Maz Jobrani: I Come in Peace ... Director