Navíd Akhavan
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| Born | June 9, 1980 |
| Other names | Navid Akhavan |
| Occupation(s) | actor, translator, singer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | http://www.navid-akhavan.com/ |
Navíd Akhavan (Persian: نوید اخوان; born 9 June 1980, Tehran) is an Iranian-German actor best known for his role as Hakan in the German comedy television series König von Kreuzberg. He is also known as Navid Navid.[1]
Navid Akhavan was born in Teheran, Iran.[1] Due to the Iran-Iraq war the four-year Navid had to escape with his family from his native country.[1] After living in the United States, Akhavan moved to Germany with his father, his mother and his younger brother.
Akhavan grew up speaking English, German, and Persian.[1] He performed on stage for the first time when he was eight years old.[1]
He has grown up with music. His mother, a composer, and his father, a concert organizer, let him participate in their working life. He has played in different theater, TV and film productions during and over this time. During 2003 Akhavan was nominated "best actor" for his role in the 2003 drama Fremder Freund.
Filmography
Film
- Septembers of Shiraz (2015)
- Sein gutes Recht (2014)
- 45 Minutes to Ramallah (2013)
- Fremde Haut (2005)
- Fremder Freund (2003)
- Happy Halloween (2001)
Television
- Die Diplomatin (2016)
- Blow Dry (2005)
- König von Kreuzberg (2005)
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