Who is Kayvan Novak? Everything You Need to Know

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British Celebrities Born In November

Age: 45 Years, 45 Year Old Males

Born Country: England

Actors Comedians

Height: 6'1" (185 cm), 6'1" Males

City: London, England

Notable Alumni: Webber Douglas Academy Of Dramatic Art

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education: Webber Douglas Academy Of Dramatic Art

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What are some popular TV shows and movies featuring Kayvan Novak?

Some popular TV shows and movies featuring Kayvan Novak include "Four Lions," "What We Do in the Shadows," "Paddington," "Thunderbirds Are Go," and "PhoneShop."
2

Is Kayvan Novak known for his voice acting work?

Yes, Kayvan Novak is known for his voice acting work in animated TV shows such as "Danger Mouse," "The Amazing World of Gumball," and "Thunderbirds Are Go."
3

Has Kayvan Novak appeared in any comedy sketches?

Yes, Kayvan Novak has appeared in various comedy sketches on shows like "Fonejacker" and "Facejacker," showcasing his talent for character comedy and impersonations.
4

What type of roles does Kayvan Novak often play in TV shows and movies?

Kayvan Novak often plays comedic and quirky characters in TV shows and movies, known for his versatility in portraying various personalities with humor and wit.

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Rise to Stardom

Kayvan Novak grew up watching 1980s American television shows such as 'The A-Team', 'Nightrider' and 'CHiPs', and became interested in acting as a child because it provided a means to escape. He loved to make people laugh and primarily came from an improvisational comedy background, even though early on in his television career he was typecast in negative roles playing "Turkish pimp, Middle Eastern terrorist or Asian doctor". He made guest appearances on television shows like 'Family Affairs', 'Trial & Retribution', 'Holby City', and 'Spooks', and made his film debut as arms dealer Arash in the Academy Award-winning George Clooney film, 'Syriana', in 2005.

He often made CDs of prank calls for friends and family, and had once got a call-back from BBC after leaving a message as Kevin Spacey. Along with television writer-director Ed Tracy, he created a prank call show called 'Fonejacker' for Channel 4 Comedy Lab in 2005, and was offered a Christmas special and a six-part series that aired in the UK in July 2007. The show ran for another season in 2008 and a third season titled 'Fonejacker 3D' was announced, but was later aired as the spin-off show 'Facejacker', which featured him in various disguises. 'Fonejacker' won the BAFTA award for the 'Best Comedy Programme' in 2008, and while a film was announced in 2011, it did not materialize.

In 2010, he appeared in the comic role of the dim-witted Waj in the film 'Four Lions', which earned him the 'Best Comedy Performance in a British Film' honor at the '2010 British Comedy Awards'. In 2019, he began appearing in the "most enjoyable" role of the vampire Nandor in the American series 'What We Do in the Shadows', for which director Jemaine Clement allowed him immense freedom to improvise and mould the character to his liking.

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Career

During his early career, Kayvan Novak worked as a voice-actor in video games such as 'Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit', 'Kameo', 'Perfect Dark Zero', 'Miami Vice: The Game' and 'Haze'. He also (voiced-acted) in the 'Talented Mouse' TV movies, the TV series 'Headcases', and the movie 'A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures'. One of his early rare film appearances was in the micro-budget B-movie 'The Blue Tower' in 2008. The next year, he appeared as a bomb disposal officer in the comedy series 'The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret'.

He was the main cast of the Channel 4 drama 'Sirens' in 2011 and acted in the pilot for the sitcom 'Bad Sugar' in 2012. He voiced the Cyberman head 'Handles' in the special 2013 Christmas episode of 'Doctor Who' titled 'The Time of the Doctor'. In 2014, he portrayed flamboyant Persian salsa dancer Bejan on the romantic comedy film 'Cuban Fury'. Since 2015, he has been voicing the character of Brains in ITV's 'Thunderbirds Are Go', as well as recurring casts in 'Danger Mouse'. He also had recurring roles on the series 'Asylum' and 'SunTrap', and had short roles in films like 'Paddington' and 'Early Man' (voice). He recently played Ali Baba in the BBC One miniseries 'A Christmas Carol' and had various roles in 'Men in Black: International'.

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Family & Personal Life

Kayvan Novak was born on November 23, 1978, in London, England, to Iranian parents. He has relatives in Tehran, Iran, and goes there every summer if possible. Growing up, Iranian culture was instilled into him by his parents and family, and he became more conscious of his heritage as he grew older. He attended the private Highgate School and the Fine Arts College in Hampstead, before studying at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. He told 'The Daily Mail' that he was a difficult child who did not bring good grades and was expelled from secondary school. He is a fan of Liverpool F.C.

He is married to Talitha Stone, who is also an actor known for her role in the British soap-opera 'Emmerdale'. They often share pictures from their adventurous trips on social media.

Facts About Kayvan Novak

Kayvan Novak is known for his exceptional talent in mimicry and voice acting, with the ability to seamlessly imitate various accents and dialects.

In addition to his work in television and film, Novak has also lent his voice to video games, bringing characters to life with his versatile vocal skills.

Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Novak maintains a low profile and keeps his personal life private, allowing his work to speak for itself.

Novak has a passion for travel and has explored different cultures around the world, which has inspired his diverse range of character voices and accents.

Alongside his acting career, Novak has also been involved in charitable work, supporting causes that are important to him and using his platform to raise awareness for those in need.

Kayvan Novak Biography

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What are some popular TV shows and movies featuring Kayvan Novak?

Is Kayvan Novak known for his voice acting work?

Has Kayvan Novak appeared in any comedy sketches?

What type of roles does Kayvan Novak often play in TV shows and movies?