Rambod Javan
Quick Facts
Biography
Rambod Javan (Persian: رامبد جوان), was born on 22 December 1971 in Shahrara. Javan is an Iranian theater and cinema actor. Rambod Javan has made and directed famous TV program, Khandevane. The Guardian report the programme is hosted by Rambod Javan, a well-known satirist popular with young people, who invites other Iranian comedians to perform standup and compete with each other on the show.
Career
Rambod Javan began stage acting in 1991.
Three years later, he came into the spotlight with a short role in 'The Spouses' (1995) and found fame after appearing in the series 'Green House' (1995).
He is more known as a comedic actor.
In 2002, he directed his first series, 'Lost', which was broadcast during the fasting month of Ramadan and was well-received by both viewers and critics.
Rambod made his film-directing debut with 'Spaghetti in 8 minutes' (2005) and received a Fajr International Film Festival Crystal Simorgh for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for 'Sinners' (2012).
The diverse roles he took on in 'Mummy 3' (1999) and 'A Place of Love' (2000) established him as a versatile actor.
Many critics, however, believe 'Pink' (2003) was the apex of his acting career. He was nominated for a Fajr International Film Festival Crystal Simorgh for Best Actor for 'Pink'.
Rambod has appeared in many other series and movies, including 'Born Again' (1997), 'Help Me' (1997), 'The Magic Coat' (1998), 'Maxx' (2004), 'Souvenir from Abroad' (2006), 'The Music Box' (2007), 'Adam's Son, Eve's Daughter' (2009), 'No Men Allowed' (2009), 'The Lab' (2011), and 'Conditional Release' (2013).
Javan appeared in an episode of the popular TV series, "The Spouses." He also appeared in the television series, "The Green House," playing the humorous character Farid Sabahi.
Personal life
Rambod Javan is the son of two Azerbaijani parents. He had a brief marriage with Mandana Rouhi until their divorce some years later. Javan remarried Iranian actress Sahar Dolatshahi in 2008, they divorced in 2014.
Filmography
Television series
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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1994 | Save water | – | ||
1995 | norouz 1995 | – | ||
The Spouses | IRIB TV2 | |||
Store | IRIB TV3 | |||
1996 | Green house | Farid sabahi | IRIB TV2 | |
1997 | Green land | Farid sabahi | IRIB TV2 | |
In the vicinity | – | Writer | ||
Rebirth | – | Writer | ||
1998 | The Magic coat | Emad | IRIB TV3 | |
Hotel | cameo | IRIB TV1 | ||
2000 | Province of love | Amin abasi | IRIB TV1 | |
2001 | Lost | IRIB TV3 | Director | |
2002 | Crystal garden | – | ||
2008 | Address | IRIB TV2 | ||
2009 | The Passengers | Farid | IRIB TV3 | Director, actor |
2010 | Family Plot | IRIB TV1 | Director | |
2011 | Medical building | Wooer of Miss Shirzad (cameo) | IRIB TV3 | |
2013 | Red Hat | Himself (cameo) | IRIB TV2 | |
Pezhman | Himself (cameo) | IRIB TV3 |
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Behind the walls evening | ||
Help me | |||
1999 | Mummy 3 | Roouzbeh | |
2000 | Cinderella | ||
2003 | Pink | ||
2004 | Maxx | ||
Spaghetti in eight minutes | Pedram | Actor and director | |
2006 | Magical generation | ||
Souvenirs Europe | |||
Woman Costume | |||
2007 | Polyphone | ||
2008 | A night in Tehran | ||
2009 | Son of Adam, Eve's Daughter | Naser | |
No Men allowed! | Director | ||
2010 | Beauty and beast | ||
Parian king 's daughter | |||
2011 | Laboratory | ||
2012 | Sinners | ||
Nikan and Giant baby | |||
2013 | Azar, Shahdokht, Parviz, and Others | ||
Parole | |||
2014 | Jumping from a low altitude | ||
2015 | Negar | Director |
Variety shows
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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2011 | Navad (90) | Guest | IRIB TV3 | |
2012 | Chat | Host | IFILM | Presenter |
2014 – present | Khandevane | IRIB Nasim | Presenter , director | |
2016 | 3 Stars | Guest | IRIB TV3 |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2005 | 20th Children and Adolescents International Film Festival | Best Director | Spaghetti in 8 minutes | Won |
2012 | 31st Fajr International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Sinners | Won |
2015 | 15th Hafez Awards | Best TV Program | Khandevane | Won |
2016 | 16th Hafez Awards | Best TV Presenter | Khandevane | Nominated |