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Kayvan Novak, actor
Actor

Kayvan Novak: Movies & Box Office

films
12
on screen
2004–2021
box office
$613M
average score
62
Born
November 23, 1978 (age 47)
Birthplace
London, England
Citizenship
English
Occupations
Actor, Comedian
Years active
2002-present
Known for

The Best Kayvan Novak Movies

The highest-rated films Kayvan Novak is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. FX’s A Christmas Carol (2019) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Kayvan Novak's Career in Numbers

Kayvan Novak's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kayvan Novak works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Disappeared (2004) to Cruella (2021), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Kayvan Novak Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 2
  2. 2010s 9
  3. 2020s 1

The 2010s were Kayvan Novak's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Kayvan Novak Movies by Genre

  • Action 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Fantasy 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Romance 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Family 1
  • Animation 1
  • Drama 1
  • Mystery 1

Action is the genre Kayvan Novak has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of comedy (2).

Kayvan Novak Career Milestones

First film
Disappeared 2004
Biggest box office hit
Men in Black: International $254M worldwide
Best-rated film
FX’s A Christmas Carol Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film
Cruella 2021
12 credits

Kayvan Novak Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kayvan Novak is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Kayvan Novak?

Kayvan Novak was born in London, England in 1978 and is 47 years old. Credited on films since 2004, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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.

FAQ

Kayvan Novak: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Kayvan Novak been in?

Kayvan Novak is credited on 12 films, from 2004 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kayvan Novak's highest-grossing movie?

Men in Black: International (2019) is Kayvan Novak's biggest box office hit, with $254M worldwide, ahead of Cruella (2021) ($234M). Across every film with box office figures, Kayvan Novak's movies have made $613M.

Kayvan Novak's biggest hits

What is the best Kayvan Novak movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kayvan Novak's best-rated film is FX’s A Christmas Carol (2019) with a score of 78, followed by The Day Shall Come (2019) (70).

Best Kayvan Novak movies, ranked

How old is Kayvan Novak?

Kayvan Novak is 47 years old, born on November 23, 1978 in London, England.

What is Kayvan Novak's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kayvan Novak's filmography is Cruella (2021), in the role of Roger.

Who does Kayvan Novak work with most often?

Kayvan Novak shares the most films with Robert Ryan (2 films), Abraham Popoola (2 films) and Emma Thompson (2 films).

The Best Kayvan Novak Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 12 credits.

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