Navíd Akhavan
Navíd Akhavan (Persian: نوید اخوان; born 9 June 1980 in Tehran) is an Iranian-German actor, translator and singer best known for his role as Hakan in the German comedy television series König von Kreuzberg. He is also known as Navid Navid.[1]
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Born | Tehran, Iran | 9 June 1980
Other names | Navid Navid |
Occupation | Actor, translator, singer |
Years active | 2001–present |
Website | http://www.navid-akhavan.com/ |
Navíd 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)
- For a Moment, Freedom 2008
- Fremde Haut (2005)
- Fremder Freund (2003)
- Happy Halloween (2001)
Television
- Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei (2018)
- Die Diplomatin (2016)
- Tatort (2012–2018)
- Großstadtrevier 2007–2017
- Blow Dry (2005)
- König von Kreuzberg (2005)
References
- "Biography". Navid Navid. Retrieved 2 May 2017.