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Daniel Zolghadri, actor
Actor

Daniel Zolghadri: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
11
on screen
2015–2025
box office
$22.9M
nomination
1
average score
68
Born
February 9, 2000 (age 26)
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2013-present
Known for

The Best Daniel Zolghadri Movies

The highest-rated films Daniel Zolghadri is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Daniel Zolghadri's Career in Numbers

Daniel Zolghadri's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Daniel Zolghadri works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hidden (2015) to If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Daniel Zolghadri Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 4
  2. 2020s 7

The 2020s were Daniel Zolghadri's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Daniel Zolghadri Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Comedy 4
  • Crime 1

Drama is the genre Daniel Zolghadri has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (4).

Daniel Zolghadri Career Milestones

First film
Hidden 2015
Biggest box office hit
Eighth Grade $14.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Movie Echo Score 84
11 credits

Daniel Zolghadri Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Daniel Zolghadri is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Daniel Zolghadri: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

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Biography

Who Is Daniel Zolghadri?

Daniel Zolghadri was born in 2000 and is 26 years old. Credited on films since 2015, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Daniel Zolghadri is an American actor who has rapidly established himself as one of the most compelling young talents in contemporary independent cinema. Born on February 9, 2000, Zolghadri began his professional acting career at the remarkably young age of 13, making his television debut in 2013 with a guest appearance in the fantasy series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, where he portrayed the character Mirza. This early start demonstrated his natural aptitude for performance, leading to his first significant television film role in 2015 when he played Max Killas in Evil Men, directed by Gary Fleder. His educational background includes attendance at the prestigious Orange County School of the Arts, an institution known for nurturing creative talent, which helped refine his craft during his formative years. Zolghadri's breakthrough came in 2018 when he appeared in Bo Burnham's critically acclaimed coming-of-age film Eighth Grade, a performance that showcased his ability to navigate complex emotional territories alongside established performers.

Continuing his momentum, Zolghadri demonstrated remarkable versatility by taking on diverse roles across various genres and platforms. In the same year as his Eighth Grade success, he appeared in the Netflix romantic comedy Alex Strangelove, playing the character Dell alongside Daniel Doheny and Antonio Marziale, which premiered at the San Francisco International Film Festival. His filmography expanded with the 2019 drama Low Tide, where he starred alongside Keean Johnson and Jaeden Martell as Smitty, earning praise for his nuanced portrayal of adolescent complexity in a tense narrative. Zolghadri also ventured into science fiction with his role as Jakob in the Amazon Prime Video series Tales from the Loop, sharing the screen with Rebecca Hall and Jonathan Pryce in a meditative exploration of human connection and technology. However, it was his lead role as Robert in Owen Kline's Funny Pages (2022) that cemented his status as a rising star, with his performance earning him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Performance following the film's premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. This role particularly highlighted his willingness to embrace challenging, offbeat characters in deliberately fraught narratives, establishing him as a distinctive voice in modern independent film.

Works with

Who Daniel Zolghadri Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Daniel Zolghadri shares the most films with. Josh Pais comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Rose Byrne (2).

FAQ

Daniel Zolghadri: Questions & Answers

How many movies Daniel Zolghadri has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Daniel Zolghadri been in?

Daniel Zolghadri is credited on 11 films, from 2015 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Daniel Zolghadri's highest-grossing movie?

Eighth Grade (2018) is Daniel Zolghadri's biggest box office hit, with $14.3M worldwide, ahead of Y2K (2024) ($4.48M). Across every film with box office figures, Daniel Zolghadri's movies have made $22.9M.

Daniel Zolghadri's biggest hits

What is the best Daniel Zolghadri movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Daniel Zolghadri's best-rated film is If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025) with a score of 84, followed by Eighth Grade (2018) (82).

Best Daniel Zolghadri movies, ranked

Has Daniel Zolghadri won an Oscar?

Daniel Zolghadri has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Daniel Zolghadri has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Daniel Zolghadri?

Daniel Zolghadri is 26 years old, born on February 9, 2000.

What is Daniel Zolghadri's newest movie?

The most recent film on Daniel Zolghadri's filmography is If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025), in the role of Stephen.

Who does Daniel Zolghadri work with most often?

Daniel Zolghadri shares the most films with Josh Pais (3 films), Rose Byrne (2 films) and Conan O'Brien (2 films).

The Best Daniel Zolghadri Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 11 credits.

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