Nasim Pedrad is an acclaimed American actress and comedian. She is best known for her stint on the iconic NBC sketch comedy and variety show Saturday Night Live from 2009 to 2014.
Pedrad has demonstrated her exceptional acting skills throughout her career, being able to seamlessly transition between hilarious sketch comedy and more dramatic, nuanced acting roles.
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- Full name: Nasim Pedrad
- Stage name: Nasim Pedrad
- Date of Birth: November 18, 1981
- Age: 42
- Birthplace: Tehran, Iran.
- Nationality: Iranian-American
- Occupation: Actress and comedian.
- Height: 1.63 m
- Parents: Parviz Pedrad and Arasteh Amani
- Siblings: Nina Pedred
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
Nasim Pedrad was born in Tehran, Iran on November 18, 1981. She is the daughter of Parviz Pedrad and Alastir Armani and has a younger sister named Nina Pedrad who is also a comedy writer.
Nasim Pedrad graduated in 2003 from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television where she honed her performing arts skills.
Profession
Nasim Padrad’s career spans sketch comedy, sitcoms, films and show writing. She rose to fame in 2009 when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) as the first female Middle Eastern cast member known for her sharp wit and accurate celebrity impersonations.
After leaving SNL in 2014, Pedrad landed roles on sitcoms like Mulaney, Here Comes Jess, and Scream Queens. She also showed off her voiceover skills in animated films like The Lorax and Despicable Me 2.
In 2021, Pedrad took a major step forward by creating, producing, and starring in the TBS/Roku Channel sitcom Chad. Drawing on her experiences as an Iranian-American, the series explores the challenges of teenage life and marks an exciting new chapter in her multifaceted career.
Throughout her career, Nasim Pedrad has demonstrated her versatility and comedic talent in a variety of mediums, from sketch comedy to sitcoms and now her own projects, solidifying her status as a talented and dynamic performer.
social media
- Instagram account: @nasimpedrad
personal life
Nasim Pedrad might be single but she keeps her personal life private. There is little public information about her dating history or marital status.
In interviews and on social media, she focuses on work and doesn’t share many details about her personal life.
Filmography
television
- Saturday Night Live
- Mullaney
- New Girl
- Scream Queens
- Earthling
- Guest appearance.
Movie
- no strings attached
- Tongue twisters
- Despicable Me 2
- dictator
- biscuit
- Aladdin
- Desperado
- Corporate Animals
- Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
net worth
Nasim Pedrad is an accomplished Iranian-American entertainer with a colorful career spanning acting, comedy, writing, and producing.
According to reports, she has accumulated a net worth of around $2 million from her extensive work in the entertainment industry.