Kayvan Novak
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1978-11-23
    • Born Place: Cricklewood, North London, England, UK
  • Also Known As:

    کیوان نواک

Kayvan Novak

Kayvan Novak is a British actor, comedian, and voice artist of Iranian descent, born on November 23, 1978, in London. He is best known for co-creating and starring in the prank call comedy series Fonejacker (2007–2008) and its spin-off Facejacker (2010–2012), both of which earned him a BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy . Novak's early career included appearances in British television series such as Family Affairs, Holby City, and Spooks. He gained further recognition with his role as Waj in the 2010 film Four Lions, a satirical comedy about British jihadists, which won him the British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Performance in a British Film. In 2019, Novak began portraying Nandor the Relentless in the mockumentary-style comedy horror series What We Do in the Shadows, which has been praised for its ensemble cast and unique take on vampire mythology . He also voiced characters in animated series such as Thunderbirds Are Go and Danger Mouse, and appeared in films like Men in Black: International (2019) and Cruella (2021). Fluent in Persian, Novak has expressed pride in his Iranian heritage, often reflecting on his experiences as a first-generation British individual with Iranian roots. He has mentioned visiting Iran during his childhood and maintains strong family ties there . Beyond his acting career, Novak has ventured into voice work for video games, collaborated on music projects, and launched his own podcast, "All New Fonejacker Podcast," available on Audible .

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