Personal Info
Birth date
1981-11-18 (43 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Tehran, Iran
Also known as
نسیم پدراد
Nasim Pedrad
Biography
Nasim Pedrad (born November 18, 1981) is an Iranian-American comic actress, known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
Filmography
Saturday Night Live
7
Overview:
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.019
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.Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.323
Overview:
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
5.083
Overview:
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.Brooklyn Nine-Nine
8.2
Overview:
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.Gilmore Girls
7.887
Overview:
Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
8.3
Overview:
Four egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way through the adult world of work and relationships. Unfortunately, their warped views and precarious judgments often lead them to trouble, creating a myriad of uncomfortable situations that usually only get worse before they get better.New Girl
7.357
Overview:
Jessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with three single guys. Goofy, positive, vulnerable and honest to a fault, Jess has faith in people, even when she shouldn't. Although she's dorky and awkward, she's comfortable in her own skin. More prone to friendships with women, she's not used to hanging with the boys—especially at home.High Potential
8.029
Overview:
Morgan is a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.The Mindy Project
6.211
Overview:
Obstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri tries to balance her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small medical practice in New York City.Big Mouth
7.7
Overview:
Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.Wish
6.283
Overview:
Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force – a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe - the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico - to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.Despicable Me 2
6.9
Overview:
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.The Lorax
6.51
Overview:
A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.Scream Queens
7.862
Overview:
The super-charged comedy-horror series is a modern take on the classic whodunit with a killer cast.No Strings Attached
6.298
Overview:
Emma is a busy doctor who sets up a seemingly perfect arrangement when she offers her best friend Adam a relationship with one rule: No strings attached. But when a fling becomes a thing, can sex friends stay best friends?Aladdin
7.094
Overview:
A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
6.682
Overview:
Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.The Dictator
6.204
Overview:
The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.The Boys Presents: Diabolical
7.2
Overview:
From some of the most unhinged and maniacal minds in Hollywood today comes this animated anthology series, a collection of irreverent and emotionally shocking animated short films. Each episode plunges elbow-deep into unseen crevices of The Boys Universe.Just Beyond
7.225
Overview:
An anthology series that tells astonishing and thought-provoking stories of a reality just beyond the one we know. Each episode introduces viewers to a new cast of characters who must go on a surprising journey of self-discovery in a supernatural world of witches, aliens, ghosts and parallel universes.Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
4.7
Overview:
Set during the High Republic era and the prime of the Jedi Order, follow Jedi younglings as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way.No Activity
6.8
Overview:
Set against the backdrop of a major drug cartel bust, the series follows two low-level cops who have spent far too much time in a car together, two criminals who are largely kept in the dark, two dispatch workers who haven't really clicked and two Mexican tunnelers who are in way too small a space considering they've only just met.TripTank
5.219
Overview:
TripTank is Comedy Central’s newest animated experience, executive produced by ShadowMachine’s Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico. The weekly, eight-episode half-hour series, showcases a wide range of fast-paced, hard-hitting animated comedy shorts presented in an anthology style, weaving together stand-alone and recurring narrative pieces.SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
8
Overview:
This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.Mulaney
4.185
Overview:
Set in New York, and based on the life and stand-up comedy of John Mulaney, this multi-camera laffer follows an aspiring comedian coming of age under the influence of his boss, his roommates and his neighbors.Angry Birds Mystery Island
5.2
Overview:
Each day, the gang hatches a plan to get off the island, but is thwarted by unexpected twists and turns. They face extreme weather, challenging adventures and new creatures along the way, solving one mystery only to reveal another. The island tests Mia, Buddy, Rosie and Hamylton constantly. Only by passing these tests and going deep into the heart of darkness can our heroes find a way back home.Cooties
5.9
Overview:
A mysterious virus hits an isolated elementary school, transforming the kids into a feral swarm of mass savages. An unlikely hero must lead a motley band of teachers in the fight of their lives.Human Discoveries
5.3
Overview:
A group of friends living at the dawn of human civilization are the first to discover necessities like fire and the wheel. We'll watch as they stumble onto humanity's best, and worst, innovations. Art. Alcohol. Fashion. Racism. Small talk. And, much to their confusion, monogamy.Acting
TBAA Thousand Words as The Photographer
2025SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (4 Episodes) as Self
2024High Potential (1 Episode) as Nedda Donovan
2024Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F as Ashley De La Rosa
2024Angry Birds Mystery Island (24 Episodes) as Rosie (voice)
2023Wish as Sania (voice)
2023Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (27, 1 Episode) as Master Zia Zanna (voice), Master Zia Zanna / Female Villager (voice)
2022The Boys Presents: Diabolical (1 Episode) as Cherry (voice)
2022Pretzel and the Puppies (18 Episodes) as Greta (voice)
2021Just Beyond (1 Episode) as Miss Genevieve
2021Chad (18 Episodes) as Chad
2020Desperados as Wesley
2019Corporate Animals as Suzy
2019Human Discoveries (1 Episode) as Leader Elk (voice)
2019Aladdin as Dalia
2017No Activity (1 Episode) as Unknown
2017Big Mouth (1 Episode) as Fatima (voice)
2015Scream Queens (11 Episodes) as Gigi Caldwell
2014Cooties as Rebekkah
2014Mulaney (13 Episodes) as Jane
2014TripTank (1 Episode) as Promgirl (voice)
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers (1 Episode) as Self
2013Brooklyn Nine-Nine (1 Episode) as Kate
2013Despicable Me 2 as Jillian (voice)
2012The Mindy Project (1 Episode) as Dr. Jasmin Maloof
2012The Dictator as Female GMW Host
2012The Lorax as Once-ler's Mom (voice)
2011New Girl (28 Episodes) as Aly Nelson
2011No Strings Attached as Writer
2010Conan (1 Episode) as Self
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2005It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (1 Episode) as Lucy
2000Curb Your Enthusiasm (1 Episode) as Numa
2000Gilmore Girls (1 Episode) as Waitress
1975Saturday Night Live (108, 1 Episode) as Self - Various Characters, Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Production
2021Chad (18 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
Creator
2021Chad ... Creator