Maz Jobrani
Actor & Comedian | Blending Cultural Humor
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Maz Jobrani is an Iranian-American actor and comedian known for his sharp social commentary and cross-cultural humor. As a founding member of the Axis of Evil comedy tour, he has performed for audiences worldwide, including a hugely popular TED Talk watched by over 3 million people.
Jobrani's acting credits include roles in TV series such as The Big Bang Theory and films like Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero. With his unique perspective as an Iranian-American, Jobrani uses comedy to explore the divide between cultures and challenge stereotypes.
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A Saudi, an Indian and an Iranian walk into a Qatari bar ...
Iranian-American 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.
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