The comic discusses political and social issues and his children. A few days before the iranian new year, comedian maz jobrani takes to a san francisco stage, casual in dark jeans and a black blazer. Maz jobrani biography and upcoming performances at addison improv. Maz jobrani, author of im not a terrorist, but ive played. Please take a couple of minutes to watch this trailer. I am a fan of his comedy because it contains the original energy of joy. Jun 28, 2017 iranian comic maz jobrani on embracing his identity and political humor in the trump era the standup comic and superior donuts star joins the podcast to talk about embracing his liberal identity. Last year, he published a book with the same title of his third and most. Iranian comic maz jobrani wants to change perspective about. Im not a terrorist, but ive played one on tv book by. Maz jobrani biography and upcoming performances at hollywood improv.
Some of you may know i have a sister mariam jobrani and some of you may not. Jobrani has also appeared in numerous films, television shows, including better off ted, on radio, and in comedy clubs. He has had four standup comedy specials, the axis of evil comedy tour, brown and friendly, i come in peace and most recently, im not a terrorist, but ive played one on tv which can currently be seen on. I wasnt sure if the book is aimed at noniranians or if it is trying to show challenges of iranians and attract iranian readers or both. Bombs sometimes, kills often, but maz jobrani swears he. Iranianamerican comedian and actor maz jobrani has made it his business to. In 2005, the axis of evil tour featuring jobrani and fellow middle eastern comics ahmed ahmed, aron kader and dean obeidallah put them on the international comedy map, and jobrani became. This talk was presented to a local audience at tedxsummit, an independent event. Born in iran, he emigrated to the us at the age of six.
Iranian comic maz jobrani on embracing his identity and. Mazs first original netflix standup special immigrant was filmed at the kennedy center and is currently available for streaming. But what ive discovered through watching a variety of standup comics is that the most. Although, it is deemed to be an autobiography, maz masterfully analyses a number of critical social, cultural, and other issues and incorporates them immaculately into the theme of his book strengthened by his radiant sense of humor. Theres a loaded moment in maz jobranis new memoir, im not a terrorist, but ive played one on tv, in which this iranianamerican comic. Iranian comic maz jobrani on embracing his identity and political humor in the trump era the standup comic and superior donuts star joins the podcast to talk about embracing his liberal identity. He can often be seen on televisions most popular shows such as greys anatomy, curb your enthusiasm, the. The largely iranian crowd explodes with laughter as the bald, goateed jobrani jokes about battling airport security over his colognea favored item among iranian men. Maz is a great comedian but i am not sure if i can call him a great writer. Im not a terrorist, but ive played one on tv dallas, texas i was born in iran and grew up in america. Maz jobranis bio maz jobrani was most recently seen playing the loveable fawz on the cbs comedy superior donuts as a series regular. Iranianamerican comic maz jobrani recounts his struggles building an acting career in post911 hollywood without having to wear a turban, tote a bomb or get kicked in the face by chuck norris or.
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Come see the fearless and funny iranianamerican comic as he riffs on politics, parenthood, and the immigrant experience. Iranianamerican comedian maz jobrani takes to the tedxsummit stage in doha, qatar to take on serious issues in the middle east like how many kisses to give when saying hi, and what not to say on an american airplane. In the 1988 comic book the killing joke, the joker is a chemical engineer who quit his job to become a standup comedian. Iranian american comic maz jobrani, shown performing at the 2008 comedy fiesta at verizon wireless amphitheater, returns to irvine this weekend.
Behind him onstage, a large banner photo of jobrani as a boy, stamped immigrant with the date dec. Maz jobrani tickets maz jobrani theater tickets vivid. Comedy lovers never regret attending maz jobrani shows. Iranianamerican comic maz jobrani says middle eastern comics. Just finished reading this book, a well written memoir by the iranian comedian maz jobrani, the book is jampacked with intriguing stories that only immigrants can tell. Oct 14, 2014 all it takes is one person to mess it up for everybody. Jobrani has also worked in numerous films, television shows, including better off ted, on radio, and in comedy clubs. Well, anyway, 6 years ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Maz jobrani, an iranian american standup comic, actor and uc berkeley alumnus, will deliver the 2017 commencement address on campus on saturday, may. Check out maz jobrani tickets today to see one of the funniest acts on tour. Maziyar maz jobrani, also known as persian pink panther, is an iranianamerican comedian and part of the axis of evil comedy group, which appeared on comedy central. All it takes is one person to mess it up for everybody. We book professional standup comedians, standup comedy, and comics and help events. Maz jobrani actor maz jobrani is a founding member of the axis of evil comedy tour, which featured some of the top middle easternamerican comics in the world.
Maz jobrani was most recently seen playing the loveable fawz on the cbs comedy superior donuts as a series regular. Iranianamerican comic maz jobrani busts through cultural barriers wherever he. Maz jobrani live on dec th at gate village, difc, features the celebrity comic bringing his signature jokes to dubai comedy fans. Maz jobrani biography and upcoming performances at selected improv, texas comedy clubs. This will be his first performance in the emirates since 2015. Maz jobrani can currently be seen starring in the cbs sitcom superior donuts, opposite jermaine fowler, david koechner, katey sagal, and judd hirsch. Comic maz jobrani has performed on stages from the middle east to the middle west. The only thing more intimidating for a middle eastern guy than going to texas is going to texas to meet chuck norris. The best books on comedy five books expert recommendations. Jobrani has a bestselling book and a film to his credit. Maz jobrani tells a tale of two holidays the dinner. Tehranborn and californiaraised, maz jobrani began to raise his comic profile about the time he changed the name of his 2005 tour from the arabian knights to the axis of evil comedy tour.
Maybe youve seen his new netflix special immigrant or heard him as a panelist on nprs wait wait. Im not a terrorist but maz jobrani is a stand up comic, educator, author and parent. One crazy muslim, one crazy white guy maz jobrani i. Maz jobrani can currently be seen starring in the cbs sitcom superior donuts, opposite jermaine fowler, david koechner, katey sagal and judd hirsch. Now, as a successful artist who has worked on black panther and hellboy, he shares the importance of d. What scares me more are his followers guest column 6. Jobrani has also appeared in numerous films, television shows, including better off ted, on radio, and in comedy. Im not a terrorist, but ive played one on tv book by maz.
Iranianamerican comic maz jobrani says middle eastern comics are finding their voice. Maz jobrani can currently be seen in the new cbs sitcom superior donuts, opposite jermaine fowler, david koechner, katey sagal and judd hirsch. Maz jobrani is an actor and comedian whose comedy draws on growing up as an iranianamerican in california hes one of the founding members of the axis of evil comedy tour. Nov, 2014 iranianamerican comic maz jobrani recounts his struggles building an acting career in post911 hollywood without having to wear a turban, tote a bomb or get kicked in the face by chuck norris or. Mazs first original netflix standup special immigrant was. Comedian maz jobrani showcases his brilliant and laughoutloud talents in his first solo standup comedy special. Bombs sometimes, kills often, but maz jobrani swears he isnt a terrorist the iranianborn comic on persian parents, airport security, and offending the saudis. Iranian american comic maz jobrani to keynote berkeley. Iranian comic maz jobrani wants to change perspective. He tackles topics on politics, race and religion, and hilariously breaks down stereotypes about the middle east. What am i going to do, hijack the airplane with my cologne.
We book professional standup comedians, standup comedy, and comics and help events management with special events planning. Being the documentary filmmaker that she is, she got with her ex kenny krauss and they made a movie about it. When jobranis parents emigrated from iran to california with 6yearold maz in tow. His filmography includes roles in the interpreter, friday after next, and dragonfly. He has had two showtime specials brown and friendly and most recently i come in peace. Maz jobrani tickets maz jobrani theater tickets vivid seats. Growing up as a comic book fan, artist shawn martinbrough rarely saw people of color depicted positively or at all in the stories he loved. Bombs sometimes, kills often, but maz jobrani swears he isnt. Maz jobrani biography and upcoming performances at irvine improv. He has made guest appearances on many popular television shows, including curb your enthusiasm, last man standing, shameless, greys anatomy, malcolm in the middle, the west wing and the detour. Iranian comic maz jobrani on embracing his identity. Iranianamerican comedian and actor maz jobrani has made it his business to break stereotypes, right, left and centre.
One choice is the comedy bible, which explains that every comedian is either saying, it is hard to or, i love being and you need to fill in the blanks. If you dont read his book i will find you, put you in a camel clutch, and break your neck. Theres also a book called reel bad arabs, where author jack shaheen. He has appeared in countless film and television roles but my favorite incarnation of him is as a stand up comedian. Check out my latest conversation w the immensely talented. How to book or hire standup comedian maz jobrani 8886554575. Maz jobrani is a founding member of the axis of evil comedy tour which first aired on comedy central. Theres another show tomorrow night, and eventually even more to come. After he emigrated with his family to the us during the iranian revolution, maz jobrani spent most of his youth trying to fit in with his adopted culturelearning to. One choice is the comedy bible, which explains that every comedian is either. His debut book is called, im not a terrorist, but ive played one on tv. The best books on comedy recommended by maz jobrani. Mar 18, 2015 theres a loaded moment in maz jobranis new memoir, im not a terrorist, but ive played one on tv, in which this iranianamerican comic finally catches a break in the standup world.
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