Kayvan Novak

Kayvan Novak, an English actor and comedian, was born on 23 November 1978. He is best known for co-creating and starring in the comedy series Fonejacker (2006-2008) and Facejacker (2010-2012), for which he bagged the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy (Programme or Series) in 2008. Apart from these, he gained recognition for his roles in the comedy film Four Lions (2010), the mockumentary series What We Do in the Shadows (2019-present), and for his character as Fabian Kingsworth in the twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth seasons of Archer (2021-2023).

Born in London to Iranian parents, Novak's acting career began in 2002 and he quickly became a familiar face on popular British shows such as Family Affairs, Holby City, and Spooks. His career reached new heights in 2005, when he created Fonejacker, a prank call show, with Ed Tracy. This was followed by another series, Facejacker, where he adopted various disguises to humor his audience. Over the years, he appeared in various roles in TV series, films, radio shows, and also lent his voice to video games. In all, he has made a bold impression on the comedy and TV scenes, with his remarkable range of roles and comic timing.