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Desiree Akhavan is a film director, screenwriter and film actor, born on December 27, 1984 in New York City, New York, United States. As of 2026, Desiree Akhavan is 41 years old. Schooling on record includes Smith College.
My Take
Desiree Akhavan is a filmmaker I keep rooting for, because she can hold comedy and pain on the same plate without spilling either. Her debut Appropriate Behavior took identity, family, and sexuality head-on while staying light on its feet, and The Miseducation of Cameron Post showed she could carry heavier weight without losing her wit. What draws me in is that balance: she never bullies the audience with her themes. Smith College sharpened the mind, but the warmth feels entirely her own. I want her behind a camera far more often than the industry currently allows.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Desiree Akhavan
- Name (Japanese)
- デジリー・アカヴァン
- Reading
- でじりー・あかゔぁん
- Born
- December 27, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / film actor / film producer
2. Background
- University
- Smith College
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiree%20Akhavan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16147303
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Desiree Akhavan born?
Born December 27, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Desiree Akhavan from?
Desiree Akhavan is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Desiree Akhavan do?
Desiree Akhavan works as film director, actor, screenwriter, film actor, film producer.
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