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Kayvan Novak

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  • Writer
  • Director
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Kayvan Novak
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Born in London, England, Kayvan Novak is a British actor and comedian of Iranian descent, best known for playing the clueless vampire Nandor the Relentless in What We Do in the Shadows (2019). He studied at Highgate School, the Fine Arts College, and the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. He played minor parts in various British TV series before gaining recognition in 2007 with his prank call comedy show Fonejacker (2007), which he co-created with Ed Tracy. In 2010, he won the award for Best Comedy Performance in a British Film at the British Comedy Awards for his role in the B-movie Four Lions (2010). He is both an actor and a voice artist, as well as appearing as himself in various panel shows. In 2019 he got a starring role in the horror comedy mockumentary series What We Do in the Shadows, which gained him worldwide recognition.
BornNovember 23, 1978
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BornNovember 23, 1978
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 7 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Known for

    Four Lions (2010)
    Four Lions
    7.3
    • Waj
    • 2010
    Fonejacker (2007)
    Fonejacker
    7.7
    TV Series
    • The Fonejacker
    Facejacker (2010)
    Facejacker
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Various Characters
    • Augustus Kwmbe
    • Aziz Azizzi
    • Brian Badonde
    • Terry Tibbs
    • Various
    Syriana (2005)
    Syriana
    6.9
    • Arash
    • 2005

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Krapopolis (2023)
      Krapopolis
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Man O'Horse (voice)
      • 2025
    • StuGo (2025)
      StuGo
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Thurst (voice)
      • 2025
    • What We Do in the Shadows (2019)
      What We Do in the Shadows
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Nandor
      • 2019–2024
    • Mickey Mouse Funhouse (2021)
      Mickey Mouse Funhouse
      5.2
      TV Series
      • Trolland (voice)
      • 2021–2024
    • Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, and Ayo Edebiri in Big Mouth (2017)
      Big Mouth
      7.8
      TV Series
      • (voice)
      • 2023
    • H. Jon Benjamin in Archer (2009)
      Archer
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Fabian Kingsworth
      • Rex Licardo (voice)
      • 2020–2023
    • The Mighty Ones (2020)
      The Mighty Ones
      6.6
      TV Series
      • The Emperor (voice)
      • 2022
    • Lizzy Caplan in Inside Job (2021)
      Inside Job
      7.7
      TV Series
      • The Pope
      • Pope (voice)
      • 2022
    • David Thewlis, Rosie Perez, Maria Bamford, Hugh Jackman, Maya Rudolph, Randall Park, Keke Palmer, Nick Kroll, and Aidy Bryant in Human Resources (2022)
      Human Resources
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Arsalan (voice)
      • 2022
    • Matt Berry in Toast of Tinseltown (2022)
      Toast of Tinseltown
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Des Wigwam
      • 2022
    • Emma Stone in Cruella (2021)
      Cruella
      7.3
      • Roger
      • 2021
    • Robot Chicken (2005)
      Robot Chicken
      7.7
      TV Series
      • King Arthur
      • Albus Dumbledore (voice)
      • 2020
    • Thunderbirds Are Go (2015)
      Thunderbirds Are Go
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Brains
      • GDF Soldier
      • GDF Pilot (voice) ...
      • 2015–2020
    • A Christmas Carol (2019)
      A Christmas Carol
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • Ali Baba
      • 2019
    • Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Tim Blaney, Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, and Kumail Nanjiani in Men in Black: International (2019)
      Men in Black: International
      5.6
      • Vungus
      • Nasr
      • Bassam
      • 2019

    Writer



    • Britain Today Tonight (2017)
      Britain Today Tonight
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Ben Miller in Asylum (2015)
      Asylum
      6.0
      TV Mini Series
      • creator
      • created by
      • 2015
    • Beattie Edmondson, Josh Widdicombe, and Elis James in BBC Comedy Feeds (2012)
      BBC Comedy Feeds
      6.2
      TV Series
      • creator
      • written by
      • 2014
    • Charlie Brooker, Jimmy Carr, Lauren Laverne, and David Mitchell in 10 O'Clock Live (2011)
      10 O'Clock Live
      7.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2013
    • Verry Terry
      6.6
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2012
    • Facejacker (2010)
      Facejacker
      7.7
      TV Series
      • creator
      • characters
      • written by
      • 2010–2012
    • Art of Technology
      9.2
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2011
    • Fonejacker (2007)
      Fonejacker
      7.7
      TV Series
      • creator
      • characters
      • written by ...
      • 2007–2008

    Director



    • Facejacker (2010)
      Facejacker
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2010–2012
    • Art of Technology
      9.2
      Video
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Fonejacker (2007)
      Fonejacker
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2007–2008

    Videos81

    "She's got a beard" from Four Lions
    Clip 1:53
    "She's got a beard" from Four Lions
    Syriana
    Clip 0:58
    Syriana
    Syriana
    Clip 0:58
    Syriana
    Syriana
    Clip 0:47
    Syriana
    Syriana
    Clip 1:00
    Syriana
    Syriana
    Clip 0:44
    Syriana
    Official Trailer - Season 6
    Trailer 1:52
    Official Trailer - Season 6

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
    • Born
      • November 23, 1978
      • London, England, UK
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Article

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    • Trivia
      Persian background.
    • Trademark
        Rhotacism in some of characters on 'Fonejacker'

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    • How old is Kayvan Novak?
      46 years old
    • When was Kayvan Novak born?
      November 23, 1978
    • Where was Kayvan Novak born?
      London, England, UK
    • How tall is Kayvan Novak?
      6 feet 1 inch, or 1.85 meters
    • What is Kayvan Novak known for?
      Syriana, Fonejacker, Four Lions, and Facejacker

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