Payman Maadi

Payman Maadi

54 · Born: Jul 30, 1970

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJul 30, 1970 New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Hassan Moaadi
Relatives
  • Sibling (Sibling)

Biography

Peyman Maadi, a highly acclaimed and respected Iranian filmmaker, emerged into the world in 1970, within the bustling metropolis of New York, where his Iranian parents, one a lawyer by profession, were temporarily residing at the time.

Maadi's academic credentials are truly noteworthy, as he holds a distinguished degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the prestigious Karaj Azad University.

Maadi's educational foundation was laid at Karaj Azad University, where he earned a degree in Metallurgical Engineering, a testament to his impressive academic abilities.

Although his initial career trajectory was focused on metallurgical engineering, Maadi's passion for filmmaking eventually led him to make a significant career shift, ultimately paving the way for a successful career in the film industry.

Maadi's remarkable odyssey as a screenwriter commenced in the late 2000s, marking the inception of a fruitful career that would ultimately yield a plethora of acclaimed Iranian films. Through his unwavering commitment to his craft, he managed to garner the recognition and respect necessary to expand his creative horizons, ultimately leading to a successful transition into the realm of acting.

Maadi's acting debut was a notable one, as he appeared in Asghar Farhadi's critically acclaimed film "About Elly" in 2009.

Peyman Maadi's acting career was marked by a significant turning point in 2011 with his outstanding performance in Asghar Farhadi's critically acclaimed film "A Separation".

Career

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2023
Aporia
Aporia as Jabir
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{"id":230848,"title":"Walnut Tree","year":"2020","character":"Qader","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/walnut-tree","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_230848.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_230848.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
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2019
6 Underground
6 Underground as Murat Alimov
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2018
Pig
Pig as Payman Maadi
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2016
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13 Hours
13 Hours as Amahl
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The Night Of
The Night Of as Salim Khan
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2015
Last Knights
Last Knights as Emperor
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2014
Tales
Tales as Taxi Driver
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2011
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Mourning
Mourning as Masoud (voice)
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2009
About Elly
About Elly as Peyman