Payman Maadi (Persian: پیمان معادی; born July 9, 1970)[1] also known as Peyman Moadi, is an Iranian-American actor, screenwriter, and director. He is best known for starring in the films A Separation (2011) and About Elly (2009) by Iranian Academy Award-winning director Asghar Farhadi and Last Knights (2015) and the independent drama film Camp X-Ray (2014). For his role in A Separation, he won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival (2011).[2][3][4]
Peyman Maādi | |
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پیمان معادی | |
 Maadi at the 2019 Fajr Film Festival | |
| Born | July 9, 1970 New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Faranak Qavanlou |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editMaadi was born in New York City to Iranian parents. When he was 5 years old, his father, an attorney, decided to move back to Iran.[5] He graduated from the Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch with a degree in metallurgical engineering. Maadi later decided to become a screenwriter.[6]
Career
editMaadi started his film career as a screenwriter with the film Swan Song in 2000. He later wrote several renowned Iranian films. He began his acting career in Asghar Farhadi's film About Elly (2009), continuing his working relationship with the director in the film A Separation, which was released to widespread critical acclaim.
Two years later, he received the Silver Bear award for Best Actor in Leading Role at the Berlin International Film Festival for his performance as Nader in Farhadi's A Separation (2011).[7] He was seen in the indie drama Camp X-Ray, which was accepted into the U.S. Dramatic Competition section of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and was released October 17, 2014. Maadi also appeared in the HBO television series The Night Of.[8][9] In 2014 he was a jury member at the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival.
He won the Crystal Simorgh for his role in Walnut Tree (2020) at the Fajr Film Festival.This film is about a father who has to bear the burden of his children's grief under the terrible shadow of war.
Personal life
editMaadi divides his time between Tehran and Los Angeles. He owns a watch gallery in Tehran. He identifies as Muslim.[10]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Film | Functioned as | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Role | Actor | Writer | Director | |||
| 2000 | Swan Song | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2002 | Thirst | No | Yes | No | Also as costume designer | |
| 2004 | Coma | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2006 | Cafe Setareh | No | Yes | No | ||
| Wedding Dinner | No | Yes | No | Also as director advisor | ||
| 2007 | Lipstick | No | Yes | Yes | Short film | |
| 2009 | About Elly | Payman | Yes | No | No | |
| 2011 | Mourning | Masoud | Yes | No | No | Voice |
| A Separation | Nader | Yes | No | No | ||
| 2013 | The Snow on the Pines | No | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2014 | Camp X-Ray | Ali Amir | Yes | No | No | |
| Melbourne | Amir | Yes | No | No | ||
| Tales | Taxi Driver | Yes | No | No | ||
| 2015 | Last Knights | Emperor | Yes | No | No | |
| 2016 | 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi | Amahl | Yes | No | No | |
| Life and a Day | Morteza | Yes | No | No | ||
| Window Horses | Payman | Yes | No | No | Voice | |
| 2018 | Pig | Himself | Yes | No | No | |
| Bomb: A Love Story | Iraj Zokayi | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2019 | Suddenly a Tree | Farhad | Yes | No | No | |
| Just 6.5 | Samad Majidi | Yes | No | No | ||
| 6 Underground | Murat Alimov | Yes | No | No | ||
| 2020 | Walnut Tree | Qader Molanpour | Yes | No | No | |
| Night Shift | Asomidin Tohirov | Yes | No | No | ||
| 2022 | Leila's Brothers | Manouchehr Jourablou | Yes | No | No | |
| 2023 | Opponent | Iman | Yes | No | No | |
| Aporia | Jabir | Yes | No | No | ||
| TBA | Things That You Kill | No | No | No | As producer | |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Director | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Night Of | Salim Khan | Steven Zaillian, | HBO | Miniseries, 8 episodes |
| 2020 | Westworld | Elliot | Jonathan Nolan, | HBO | 3 episodes |
| 2024 | Viper of Tehran | Arman Bayani | Saman Moghaddam | Filmnet | Main role |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
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| Asia Pacific Screen Awards | 2011 | Best Performance by an Actor | A Separation | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Best Screenplay | Bomb: A Love Story | Nominated | ||
| Berlin International Film Festival | 2011 | Silver Bear for Best Actor | A Separation | Won | |
| Fajr Film Festival | 2012 | Best First Director | The Snow on the Pines | Nominated | |
| Best First Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Audience Choice of Best Film | Won | ||||
| 2016 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Life and a Day | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Best Film | Bomb: A Love Story | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Special Jury Prize | Won | ||||
| 2019 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Just 6.5 | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Walnut Tree | Won | ||
| Hafez Awards | 2014 | Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | The Snow on the Pines | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Best Actor – Motion Picture | Life and a Day | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Bomb: A Love Story | Nominated | ||
| Best Motion Picture | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor – Motion Picture | Just 6.5 | Won | |||
| 2021 | Best Actor – Motion Picture | Walnut Tree | Won | ||
| 2024 | Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Viper of Tehran | Nominated | [11] | |
| Best Screenplay – Television Series | Nominated | ||||
| International Bosphorus Film Festival | 2018 | Best International Director | Bomb: A Love Story | Won | |
| International Cinephile Society | 2012 | Best Actor | A Separation | Runner-up | |
| International Online Cinema Awards | 2015 | Best Supporting Actor | About Elly | Nominated | |
| Iran Cinema Celebration | 2011 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | A Separation | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Best Screenplay | The Snow on the Pines | Nominated | ||
| Best New Director | Nominated | ||||
| 2015 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Tales | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Life and a Day | Won | ||
| 2019 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Just 6.5 | Nominated | ||
| Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association | 2009 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | About Elly | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | A Separation | Won | ||
| 2012 | Best Director | The Snow on the Lines | Nominated | ||
| Best Creativity and Talent (first filmmakers) | Nominated | ||||
| 2014 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Tales | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Life and a Day | Won | ||
| 2018 | Best Film | Bomb: A Love Story | Nominated | ||
| Best Director | Nominated | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| 2022 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Walnut Tree | Nominated | ||
| Stockholm International Film Festival | 2019 | Achievement Award | – | Won | |
| Vesoul International Film Festival | 2014 | Golden Wheel | The Snow on the Pines | Nominated | |
| Village Voice Film Poll | 2011 | Best Actor | A Separation | Fourth Place |
References
edit- ^ https://www-varandaz-com.translate.goog/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4-%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-2/8111-%D9%BE%DB%8C%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF%DB%8C-%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%86%D8%AF%DA%AF%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%86%DA%A9%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%AA-%D9%85%D9%82%D8%AF%D8%B3-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%B4%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D9%BE%D9%87%D9%86-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%AF-%D9%88%DB%8C%D8%AF%D8%A6%D9%88?_x_tr_sl=fa&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc [bare URL]
- ^ Brooks, Brian (February 19, 2011). "Iran's "Separation" Wins Berlinale's Golden Bear". IndieWire. Retrieved February 19, 2011.
- ^ Scott J. Davis (March 22, 2015). "Blu-ray details for Camp X-Ray starring Kristen Stewart". Flickering Myth. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Soureh Cinema
- ^ "Male star of 'A Separation' gets role in US television miniseries – Iran Times". November 8, 2013.
- ^ "Payman Maadi: Stars are no guarantee of a film\'s success, but the script is!".
- ^ Biography
- ^ sundance.org Archived December 13, 2013, at archive.today
- ^ Festival
- ^ "The Night Of's Payman Maadi on Middle Eastern Stereotypes in Hollywood and Getting Past the Censors in Iran". August 22, 2016.
- ^ "بازیگران و سریالهای نامزد دریافت تندیس حافظ را بشناسید - خبرگزاری مهر | اخبار ایران و جهان | Mehr News Agency". www.mehrnews.com. Retrieved November 18, 2024.