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Payman Maadi is credited as a screenwriter, film director and actor. Payman Maadi was born in New York City, New York, United States on June 30, 1972. The age as of 2026 is 54. Education on record includes Islamic Azad University of Karaj.
My Take
Payman Maadi is an actor I trust without reservation. Best known for A Separation and About Elly under Asghar Farhadi, he works in the register of quiet human truth rather than spectacle, and A Separation's Oscar win only underlines how good that filmmaking is. What fascinates me is his dual identity: born in New York, schooled in Iran, fluent in two worlds, a sensibility that bleeds into his restrained, precise performances. He's also a writer, director, and designer, a genuine multi-hyphenate. I find his work slow-burning and deeply rewarding, the mark of a real craftsman rather than a star.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Payman Maadi
- Name (Japanese)
- ペイマン・モアディ
- Reading
- ぺいまん・もあでぃ
- Born
- June 30, 1972 (age 54)
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film director / actor / costume designer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rat
2. Background
- University
- Islamic Azad University of Karaj
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://paymanmaadi.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/paymanmaadi/
- Xhttps://x.com/paymanmaadi
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payman%20Maadi
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2893018
4. About this entry
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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 Payman Maadi born?
Payman Maadi was born on June 30, 1972 and is 54 years old.
Where is Payman Maadi from?
Payman Maadi is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Payman Maadi do?
Payman Maadi works as screenwriter, film director, actor, costume designer.
Where did Payman Maadi study?
Payman Maadi attended Islamic Azad University of Karaj.
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