Tehran Von Ghasri
Tehran Von Ghasri | |
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Born | Washington, D.C., United States |
Medium | Stand-up, film, television |
Nationality | American, Iranian |
Education | George Mason University Georgetown Law |
Years active | 2012–present |
Genres | Observational comedy, Social commentary, Satire |
Subject(s) | Race relations, Iranophobia, Iranian culture, African-American culture Middle East relations , Religious tolerance, Cultural awareness, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, |
Website | iamtehran |
Tehran Von Ghasri, or simply Tehran Ghasri (Persian: تهران قصری, Persian pronunciation: [tehrɑːn ɢæsriː]), professionally known as Tehran formerly Tehran SoParvaz, is an American international comedian, actor, host, television and radio personality, entertainer of African-American and Persian descent. Tehran was brought up in Washington D.C. where he started his career. Multilingual performing comedy in Persian and English.[1][2][3][4]
Early life[]
Tehran Ghasri was born in Washington D.C. to an Iranian father and African-American mother, who met each other in the college. Tehran's family is multicultural and multi-religious as well. He was named after Tehran, the capital of Iran. His parents chose the name "Tehran" as a reminder of his Persian roots and culture mixed with his African American identity.[5]
Tehran Von Ghasri's religious background include Muslim, Zoroastrian, Christian, and Jewish. Tehran had a bar mitzvah and has participated in numerous religious and culturally affiliated ceremonies. Tehran is well versed and educated on all of his distinct cultural heritages, religious, and diverse ethnic backgrounds. Tehran speaks several languages including Persian, which he also reads and writes, fluently.
Career[]
In a television show launched by VOA Persian which called "Minutes With Max Amini", he revealed his long-time friendship with Max Amini and said that Amini was his first motivator to be a comedian.[6] followed by a performance by Maz Jobrani at George Washington University which Maz encouraged him to move to Los Angeles and pursue comedy full time. Tehran received his law degree and holds degrees in international politics, economics from George Mason University.[7]
Tehran has hosted his own radio and television shows on Rangarang and Tapesh satellite television, both of them are US-based Persian language television channels. Since becoming very popular in the Iranian community, Tehran has branched out and crossed over into the American and International markets. He performs stand-up comedy in clubs all over the United States, mostly The World Famous Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, and the world.[7]
Filmography[]
Film[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Maul Dogs | Tehran Snipes | Supporting role |
2016 | Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero | D.J. at Wedding | Supporting role |
2018 | Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece | Count Blackula | |
2019 | American Typecast | Nick |
Television[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | GGN: Snoop Dogg's Double G News Network | Kool-Aid Man | Episode: "GGN How to Be Kool - Snoop & the Kool-Aid Man" |
2015 | Get Your Life | Sketchy Waterer Guy | Episode: "Girl Get Your NYPTSD" |
2018 | Pennies for Your Thoughts | Charlie | |
2018-2019 | The Real Witches of West Hollywood | Ray J |
Other Work[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Shahs of Sunset | Himself | Episode: "Please Bring a Man" Documentary |
2013 | @SummerBreak | Himself | 2 episodes |
2014 | A Splash of Nowruz | Himself | Documentary short |
TakePart Live | Himself - Daily Contributor | 86 episodes | |
Revolt Live | Himself | Episode dated 28 October 2014 | |
Speed Date Inn | Cool | Short film | |
2015 | NOWRUZ: Lost and Found | Documentary | |
2016 | SoMe | Himself | 8 episodes |
2017 | Nowrooz 1396 Ceremony | Himself | TV special |
2018 | Travel Ban | Himself | Documentary |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "The Tehrangeles series Tehran Von Ghasri". BROWNBOOK. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ "Tehran Von Ghasri". LA Review of Books. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ "Imperfect Gentleman Says Being Persian Is Hip". npr. March 20, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ "Presenter Spotlight 2015: Comedian Tehran Von Ghasri". mixedremixed. May 1, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ "About Tehran". I Am Tehran. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ "Minutes with Max Amini: Tehran FARSI Interview" (Video). YouTube (in Persian). January 27, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ a b "Tehran Ghasri – Actor/Comedian". Pars Times. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
External links[]
- 21st-century American comedians
- American stand-up comedians
- American comedians of Iranian descent
- American male television actors
- American male film actors
- George Mason University alumni
- Persian people
- Actors of Iranian descent
- Living people
- American people of Iranian-African descent
- 21st-century African-American people