Maz Jobrani
Acting1972Tehran, Iran
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).
Known For
Acting History
2025
A Tooth Fairy Tale
as Orum (voice)
2024
2023
The Devil Comes to Kansas City
as The Politico
Maz Jobrani: The Birds & The Bees
as Himself
Is It Cake?
TVas Self - Judge• 1 eps
Maz Jobrani: The Birds & The Bees
Executive Producer
2022
Circuit Breakers
TVas Principal Young
2021
2018
A Simple Wedding
as Uncle Saman
2017
The Female Brain
as Doctor
Maz Jobrani: Immigrant
as Himself
Superior Donuts
TVas Fawz
Maz Jobrani: Immigrant
Director
Maz Jobrani: Immigrant
Writer
2016
Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero
as Jimmy Vestvood
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
TVas Farsi-speaking Client
Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero
Producer
2015
Descendants
as Jafar
Grey's Anatomy
TVas Dakhir Hamed• 1 eps
2014
Shirin in Love
as Mike
Shameless
TVas Dr. Johnny• 1 eps
True Blood
TVas Moroccan Proprietor• 1 eps
Last Man Standing
TVas Jerry• 1 eps
Friends with Better Lives
TVas Henry
2013
Paradise
as Vegas Driver
Valentino's Ghost
as Self
Maz Jobrani: I Come in Peace
as Himself
Gotham Comedy Live
TVas Self - Host• 1 eps
We Are Men
TVas Vic
Maz Jobrani: I Come in Peace
Director
2012
Men at Work
TVas Amir
2011
Just Like Us
as Self
Kadaffi Goes Hollywood
as Kaddafi
Whitney
TVas Dr. West
Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution
TVas Himself
2009
Maz Jobrani: Brown and Friendly
as Himself
Better Off Ted
TVas Dr. Bhamba
2007
The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour
as Self
The Knights of Prosperity
TVas Gourishankar 'Gary' Subramaniam• 13 eps
2005
2004
13 Going on 30
as Glenn
The West Wing
TVas Prince Bitar• 1 eps
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TVas Sikh• 1 eps
Law & Order
TVas Asher Koutal• 1 eps
Life with Bonnie
TVas Paramedic• 1 eps
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
TVas Self• 1 eps
2003
2002
The President's Man: A Line in the Sand
as Ali Faisal
Friday After Next
as Moly
Maryam
as Reza
Bug
as Doctor
24
TVas Marko Khatami• 2 eps
The Agency
TVas Yasir Khan• 1 eps
ER
TVas Henry Aquino• 1 eps
Without a Trace
TVas Imam• 1 eps
2001
The Medicine Show
as Dr. Michel
V.I.P.
TVas Agent Smith• 1 eps
2000
Martial Law
TVas Sneer• 1 eps
Malcolm in the Middle
TVas Robber• 1 eps
1999
Chicago Hope
TVas Security Guard• 1 eps