About
Zinat Pirzadeh has established herself as a versatile actress in Swedish film and television, with roles in both feature films and TV series. Her natural presence and charismatic expression captivate audiences, whether in comedic or dramatic performances.
Beyond acting, she is one of Sweden’s most beloved stand-up comedians, authors, and keynote speakers. Born in Iran, she has transformed her life experiences into compelling and humorous storytelling. Her debut novel, *Fjäril i koppel*, became a bestseller and has been translated into multiple languages, reaching a global audience.
As a pioneer in Swedish stand-up, she was awarded *Female Comedian of the Year* at the Swedish Stand-Up Gala in 2010. In addition to her artistic achievements, Zinat is a passionate human rights advocate, known for her work against forced marriage and her dedication to women’s rights. With her unique blend of humor, courage, and empathy, she is a force to be reckoned with in both culture and social debate.
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Personal data
Age 57Length 177 cm
Weight 68 kg
Hair color Black
Clothing size L
Shoe size 39.5
Voice Soprano
Playing age 30-80 år
Eye Color Dark Brown
Physique Medium
Language
| Language | Level | Writing | Accent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persiska | Native | Native | |
| Svenska | Good with accent | Good | Stockholmska |
| Engelska | Good | Good |
Skills
TestNominations
| Nominator | Production name | Production company | Distribution channel | Year | Information url | Video url |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best short film | Poker Face | Denize Karabuda | Short Film | 2008 | ||
| Plan International Sverige | Årets flickpris | 2023 |
Awards
| Nominator | Production name | Production company | Distribution channel | Year | Information url | Video url |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholms komedifestival | 2010 | |||||
| Stockholms komedifestival | Årets fineliner | 2012 | ||||
| FN | Försvarare av mänskliga rättigheter | FN | 2018 | |||
| My New York Magazine | Civil curage | My New York Magazine | 2024 |
CV Zinat Pirzadeh
Education
| Year | School | Education |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 - 1999 | Calle Flygares Scenskola: Kvällskurser | Actress, Singing, Improvisation |
| 1997 - 2000 | Lärarhögskolan - Stockholms universitet | Filosofie Candidate examina: Studioyrkesvägledning |
| 1995 - 1997 | Karolinska institutet | Medicine |
Film/TV
| Year | Production | Character/Role | Prod. Company | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Från trakten (TV-series) | Malaika | Story One | Carl-Petter Montell |
| 2021 | Heder (TV-series) | Shirin | Bigster | Richard Holm |
| 2019 | O helvetes natt (short film) | Morsan | Ante Juneholm | |
| 2018 | Operation Ragnarok | Golnaz | Kruthuset AB / Little Big Productions | Fredrik Hiller |
| 2017 | Veni Vidi Vici (TV-series) | Crulla | HandsUp Sthlm Productions | Rafael Edholm |
| 2015 | Familjen Rysberg (TV-series) | Nefertiti | SVT | Thomas Claesson | Fredde Granberg |
| 2010 | Solsidan | Ranja | FLX | Felix Herngren / Måns Herngren |
| 2008 | Pokerface (short film) | Solmaz | Filmpool Nord | Denize Karabuda |
| 2007 | Beck (TV-series) | Merdan Ghiza | Filmlance International | Kjell Sundvall |
| 2007 | Mind the gap | Ayse | Succéfilm AB | Helena Bergström |
| 2007 | Stockholm Live - (Stand up comedy) | Zinat Pirzadeh | Nordisk Film TV | Janne Westerlund |
| 2000 | Judith (TV mini-series) | The widow | Nordiska TV-Samarbetsfonden | Alexander Moberg |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Character/Role | Prod. Company | Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | IKEA | ||||
| 2023 | IKEA | ||||
Voice over
| Year | Production | Character/Role | Prod. Company | Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Apoteket | ||||
Other
| Year | Position | Mission | Prod. Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konferencier |
