Nasim Pedrad is an American actress and comedian best known for her five seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. She has since gone on to co-star in sitcoms such as Mulaney, People of Earth and New Girl and the live-action remake of Aladdin. In 2016, she appeared in a commercial for Old Navy alongside comedian Kumail Nanjiani and other SNL cast members Cecily Strong and Jay Pharoah. In 2017, Nasim joined the cast of season two of the TBS comedy series People of Earth.
Personal Life
Nasim Pedrad was born on the 18th of November 1981, in Tehran, Iran. She’s currently 38 years old.
| Birth Name | Nasim Pedrad |
| Nickname | Nasim |
| Date of Birth | November 18, 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Tehran, Iran |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Sun Sign | Scorpio |
| Profession | Actress, Comedian |
| Nationality | American, Iranian |
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| Religion | Islam |
Education
Nasim completed her studies from University High School and went on to enroll at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. She studied theatre and drama and graduated from the acting school in 2003.
Family Details
- Father – Parviz Pedrad
- Mother – Arasteh Amani
- Siblings – Nina Pedrad (Younger Sister) (Comedy Writer)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Nasim Pedrad has dated –
Nasim has largely opted to keep her personal life away from the public spotlight, which makes it difficult for us to say anything about her love life and dating history.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 33-25-34 |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
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Professional Statistics
Famous For
Nasim became known for her five seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (2009-2014). She has since gone on to co-star in sitcoms such as Mulaney, People of Earth and New Girl and the live-action remake of Aladdin.
Film Debut
In 2014, Nasim had her first onscreen small role in the film, No Strings Attached as Writer which is directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Elizabeth Meriwether.
Television Debut
In 2006, Nasim guest appeared in the WB Television Network comedy-drama TV series, Gilmore Girls in which she played the role of Waitress.
Brand Endorsements
Nasim has appeared in commercials for various brands like Old Navy.
Nasim Pedrad Favorites
- Favorite Actor – Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise
- Favorite Actress – Julia Roberts
- Favorite Singer – Britney Spears
- Favorite TV Show – Game of Thrones
- Favorite Color – Pink
- Favorite Food – Chinese Food, Pizza
Nasim Pedrad Net worth
Nasim Pedrad has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2020.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – nasimpedrad
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nasim Pedrad
- Nasim is the first Iranian actress to be part of Saturday Night Live.
- She can fluently speak in Persian.
- In 2009, she had a guest appearance on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
- In 2011, Nasim was a recurring voice on the Fox animated series Allen Gregory.
- In 2012, she had a supporting voice role in the animated feature film The Lorax and a small appearance in The Dictator.
- In 2013, Nasim had another supporting voice role in Despicable Me 2.
- In 2015, Pedrad has a recurring guest role as LAPD officer Aly Nelson on the Fox sitcom New Girl.
- She portrayed Gigi Caldwell in season one of Fox horror-comedy Scream Queens.
- In 2016, Nasim appeared in a commercial for Old Navy alongside comedian Kumail Nanjiani and other SNL cast members Cecily Strong and Jay Pharoah.
- In 2017, she joined the cast of season two of the TBS comedy series People of Earth.
- In 2020, Nasim played Wesley in the Netflix comedy film, Desperados alongside Anna Camp, Robbie Amell, Nasim Pedrad, Lamorne Morris, Heather Graham and Sarah Burns.
