Quotes by Maz Jobrani

About Maz Jobrani:

Maziyar “Maz” Jobrani is an Iranian-American comedian and actor who is part of the "Axis of Evil" comedy group. The group appeared on a comedy special on Comedy Central. Jobrani has also appeared in numerous films, television shows, including Better Off Ted, on radio, and in comedy clubs. His filmography includes roles in The Interpreter, Friday After Next, and Dragonfly.
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I tend not to make fun of religious groups anywhere I play.

Maz Jobrani

Definitely in the West, we're all cast as the same now. Whether you're Indian, Pakistani, Arab, Iranian, Afghan or whatever, you just get thrown into this category. And nine times out of 10, you're depicted as bad.

Maz Jobrani

I want to show another side of Middle Easterners. My hope is that I would be able to play a variety of parts, and not always be the guy with the accent.

Maz Jobrani

You know, funny can be universal.

Maz Jobrani

If you come from a place of love, and you're not saying, 'I'm better than you,' that's one thing that allows you to talk about different ethnicities. It's almost like laughing with each other.

Maz Jobrani

When I told my parents I wanted to be an actor, my mom was, like, 'I think I heard you say lawyer.'

Maz Jobrani

Author Bio

  • NameMaz Jobrani
  • DescriptionAmerican comedian
  • BornFebruary 26, 1972
  • CountryIran
  • ProfessionScreenwriter; Film Producer; Television Actor; Film Actor