Background
Jobrani was born in Tehran, Iran.
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Maz Jobrani
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He attended Redwood High School in Larkspur. Jobrani studied political science and Italian at University of California Berkeley, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy program at University of California, Los Angeles when he decided to pursue his childhood dream of acting and performing comedy.
Career
The group appeared on a comedy special on Comedy Central. Jobrani has also appeared in numerous films, television shows, including Better Office Ted, on radio, and in comedy clubs. His filmography includes roles in The Interpreter, Friday After Next, and Dragonfly.
He was raised in Tiburon in the San Francisco Bay area.
Standup style Jobrani"s jokes focus on race and the misunderstanding of Middle Easterners in America. He also talks about his family.
Philanthropy Jobrani sits on the board of the Persian American Cancer Institute (PACIorg) and also works with International Society for Children with Cancer (ISCC-Charityorg).
