About Maz Jobrani
Maziyar Jobrani (born February 26, 1972), better known as Maz Jobrani, is an American comedian and actor who was part of the "Axis of Evil" comedy group, which appeared on a comedy special on Comedy Central. His filmography includes roles in The Interpreter, Friday After Next, Dragonfly, and Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero, and he appeared as a regular character on the 2017 CBS sitcom Superior Donuts. He was born in Tehran, Iran, and moved with his parents to California when he was six, growing up in Tiburon in the San Francisco Bay area.
Jobrani attended Redwood High School in Larkspur and studied political science and Italian at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received a B.A. He was enrolled in a PhD program at UCLA when he decided to pursue his childhood dream of acting and comedy. He has made appearances on shows like The Colbert Report, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Better Off Ted, and makes occasional appearances on NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! His jokes focus on race and the misunderstanding of Middle Easterners in America, and he also talks about his family. He co-hosts the podcast Minivan Men on the All Things Comedy network.
In 2015 Jobrani released a memoir entitled I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV, published by Simon & Schuster. His stand-up specials include Brown & Friendly (2009), I Come in Peace (2013), Immigrant (2017) and The Birds & The Bees (2023). He had been a board member of the National Iranian American Council before stepping down in 2015, and also sits on the board of the Persian American Cancer Institute. In 2025 he received a Carnegie Corporation of New York Great Immigrant Award.
Videos (557)
Videos 1 to 24 of 557.
4:04"My Indian father-in-law and my Guatemalan son" | Maz Jobrani - I Come in Peace
4.2M views
2:59"Russians Are Bad Ass!" | Maz Jobrani - I Come in Peace
3.2M views
2:37"Why There Are A Billion Indians" - MAZ JOBRANI (I Come In Peace)
3.1M views
1:05:12Maz Jobrani | “The Birds & The Bees” - FULL SPECIAL (Stand Up Comedy)
2.7M views
5:05"One Crazy Muslim, One Crazy White Guy" | Maz Jobrani - I Come in Peace
2.4M views
0:47Another Travel Ban! This clip is from 2017 but more relevant today! @ColbertLateShow
2.4M views
3:53"We Had A Persian Empire" - Maz Jobrani (Brown & Friendly)
2M views
3:16"Immigrant Rules vs American Rules" | Maz Jobrani - I'm Not a Terrorist but I've Played One on TV
1.5M views
4:31"Middle Easterners Love To Dance" | Maz Jobrani - I Come in Peace
1.5M views
4:13"Bring a White Guy to the Airport" | Maz Jobrani - I Come in Peace
1.4M views
4:42"Comedy in Iran, Lebanon and Dubai" | Maz Jobrani - I Come in Peace
1.4M views
3:28"Iranian Names Translated" | Maz Jobrani - Brown & Friendly
1.3M views
7:10"Stupid People on Twitter" | Maz Jobrani - I'm Not a Terrorist but I've Played One on TV
1.3M views
41:40Top 10 Most Viewed Maz Jobrani Videos of 2017!
1.2M views
0:58Why Some Immigrant Moms Like Trump
1.2M views
4:25"People on Facebook Say Stupid Stuff" | Maz Jobrani - I Come in Peace
1.2M views
2:20"Don't Buy Anything From Middle Eastern People" | Maz Jobrani - I Come in Peace
1.1M views
4:00"How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon" - Maz Jobrani (Brown & Friendly)
1M views
4:21Maz Jobrani - Persian Cat (from Axis of Evil)
993.7K views
4:05"How To Say BALLS In Multiple Languages" - MAZ JOBRANI (Watch Immigrant On Netflix)
991.4K views
4:52"I Want to Punch Dr. Oz in the Face" | Maz Jobrani - I Come in Peace
965.7K views
3:05"Always Negotiate at Starbucks" | Maz Jobrani - I Come in Peace
959.3K views
5:31"Sweden Exchange Rate & Tipping" | Maz Jobrani - I'm Not a Terrorist but I've Played One on TV
894.7K views
4:44"World Cup Chants" | Maz Jobrani - I'm Not a Terrorist but I've Played One on TV
893.2K viewsGuest appearances (30)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Maz Jobrani.
Guest appearances 25 to 30 of 30.
1:48Maz Jobrani & The Parenting Time Machine | Dads In Parks
Jamie Kaler
702 views
33:45Episode 08 Maz Jobrani| Say What You Mean w/ Aida Rodriguez
Aida Rodriguez
544 views
16:09Maz Jobrani - Den Lyserøde Taxi- S 14 Epi 193
Ellie Jokar
416 views
5:49"Eat This!" with Maz Jobrani and Stephen Kramer Glickman on
Stephen Kramer Glickman
257 views
47:21Comedian Maz Jobrani (Yo Show) | Michael Yo
Michael Yo
183 views
2:20Maz Jobrani talks oppression in Iran
Dean Obeidallah
147 viewsChannels on this page: Jamie Kaler, Aida Rodriguez, Ellie Jokar, Stephen Kramer Glickman, Michael Yo, Dean Obeidallah
Frequently asked questions
Who is Maz Jobrani?
Maz Jobrani, born Maziyar Jobrani (February 26, 1972) in Tehran, Iran, is an American comedian and actor who was part of the "Axis of Evil" comedy group.
What does Maz Jobrani's comedy focus on?
His jokes focus on race and the misunderstanding of Middle Easterners in America, and he also talks about his family.
What memoir did Maz Jobrani write?
In 2015 he released a memoir entitled I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV, published by Simon & Schuster.
Where did Maz Jobrani study?
He studied political science and Italian at the University of California, Berkeley, and was enrolled in a PhD program at UCLA before pursuing acting and comedy.
What award did Maz Jobrani receive in 2025?
In 2025 he received a Carnegie Corporation of New York Great Immigrant Award.
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