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Actor

Nasim Pedrad: Movies & Box Office

films
7
on screen
2007–2025
box office
$1.4B
average score
46
Born
November 18, 1981 (age 44)
Birthplace
Tehran, Iran
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress, comedian
Years active
2002-present
Career at a glance

Nasim Pedrad's Career in Numbers

Nasim Pedrad's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nasim Pedrad works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Lorax (2012) to The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Nasim Pedrad Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 3
  2. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Nasim Pedrad's busiest decade, with 3 films.

Nasim Pedrad Movies by Genre

  • Animation 2
  • Comedy 1
  • Horror 1
  • Adventure 1

Animation is the genre Nasim Pedrad has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of comedy (1).

Nasim Pedrad Career Milestones

First film
The Lorax 2012
Biggest box office hit
Aladdin $1.05B worldwide
Best-rated film
Aladdin Movie Echo Score 58
7 credits

Nasim Pedrad Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Nasim Pedrad is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 46. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Nasim Pedrad?

Nasim Pedrad was born in Tehran, Iran in 1981 and is 44 years old. Credited on films since 2007, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Nasim Pedrad (born November 18, 1981) is an esteemed American actress and comedian originating from Tehran, Iran. Her introduction to mainstream American entertainment came in 2009 through the NBC sketch comedy and variety series Saturday Night Live, where she was a team member until 2014. Her career further escalated to lead roles in popular entertainment series including the Fox sitcoms Mulaney and New Girl, the Fox horror comedy series Scream Queens, as well as the TBS science fiction comedy series People of Earth, playing out across various years from 2014 to 2017. Pedrad has also made her notable mark in the film industry, beginning with voice roles in animated films such as The Lorax (2012) and Despicable Me 2 (2013) and with her impressive performances in comedy films like Cooties and Desperados. Along with her active performance career, Pedrad showcases her creativity behind the scenes as the creator, producer, and star of the TBS/The Roku Channel sitcom Chad. Before claiming her fame, Pedrad had made her television debut in 2006 in an episode of Gilmore Girls with just two lines. Since then, her rise has been remarkable and has included roles in ER, The Winner, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Works with

Who Nasim Pedrad Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Nasim Pedrad shares the most films with. Andy Samberg comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Kenan Thompson (2).

FAQ

Nasim Pedrad: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Nasim Pedrad been in?

Nasim Pedrad is credited on 7 films, from 2007 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Nasim Pedrad's highest-grossing movie?

Aladdin (2019) is Nasim Pedrad's biggest box office hit, with $1.05B worldwide, ahead of The Lorax (2012) ($349M). Across every film with box office figures, Nasim Pedrad's movies have made $1.4B.

Nasim Pedrad's biggest hits

What is the best Nasim Pedrad movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Nasim Pedrad's best-rated film is Aladdin (2019) with a score of 58, followed by Desperados (2020) (48).

Best Nasim Pedrad movies, ranked

How old is Nasim Pedrad?

Nasim Pedrad is 44 years old, born on November 18, 1981 in Tehran, Iran.

What is Nasim Pedrad's newest movie?

The most recent film on Nasim Pedrad's filmography is SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does Nasim Pedrad work with most often?

Nasim Pedrad shares the most films with Andy Samberg (2 films), Kenan Thompson (2 films) and Laraine Newman (2 films).

The Best Nasim Pedrad Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 7 credits.

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