Shaparak Khorsandi
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 8, 1973 in Tehran, Iran
- Active Years
- 1979–2025 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 37 credits in database
Biography
Shaparak Khorsandi is a British comedian and author of Iranian origin. Born in Tehran, Iran, she is the daughter of Iranian political satirist and poet Hadi Khorsandi. Her family left Iran when she was a child. Khorsandi is known for her stand-up comedy performances, which frequently reference her Iranian heritage. She has performed professionally under the stage name Shappi Khorsandi. Khorsandi has written a book titled "A Beginner's Guide To Acting English". She has been involved in various projects, including a 2023 film titled "Shapchat!". Khorsandi is also a member of Humanists UK, serving as president from 2016 to 2019 and vice-president in 2019.
Career overview
Shaparak Khorsandi is a British comedian and author of Iranian origin. She is known for her acting credits, with a total of 37 known credits. Her performances often reference her Iranian heritage and reactions to it.
Khorsandi has been active in the entertainment industry for several years, with a notable milestone being her 50th birthday in 2023. At this point, she had been a comedian for a quarter-century.
Khorsandi has also written a book titled "A Beginner's Guide To Acting English".
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
37 titles- Ken Dodd: A Legacy of Happiness (2025)
- The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved (2024)
- Shaparak Khorsandi: Shapchat! (2023) as Self
- Katie Piper's Breakfast Show (2022) as Herself
- Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage (2022) as Self
- The Weakest Link (2021) as Self - Participant
- Late Night Mash (2021)
- Shappi Khorsandi: Live In SoHo (2020) as Self
- Hypothetical (2019) as Self
- Morecambe & Wise in America (2018) as Self
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
- Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief (2017) as Self
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
- The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (2014) as Self
- Just a Minute (2012) as Self
- Comedy World Cup (2012) as Self
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- Let's Dance for Sport Relief (2010) as Self - Contestant
- Channel 4's Comedy Gala (2010)
- Ask Rhod Gilbert (2010) as Self
- The Bubble (2010) as Self
- Edinburgh Comedy Festival Live (2010)
- Genius with Dave Gorman (2009)
- One Hundred Years of the Girl Guides (2009)
- The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 (2008)
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- Mock the Week (2005) as Self
- QI (2003) as Self
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2002) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist
- Sally Lindsay's Quiz Night as Self - Team Captain
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shaparak Khorsandi best known for?
Shaparak Khorsandi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Born American (1986), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011), The Graham Norton Show (2007).
When and where was Shaparak Khorsandi born?
Shaparak Khorsandi was born on June 8, 1973 in Tehran, Iran.
How many credits does Shaparak Khorsandi have?
Shaparak Khorsandi has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2025.
What is Shaparak Khorsandi's background in cinema and television?
Shaparak Khorsandi is a British comedian and author of Iranian origin. Born in Tehran, Iran, she is the daughter of Iranian political satirist and poet Hadi Khorsandi. Her family left Iran when she was a child. Khorsandi is known for her stand-up comedy performances, which frequently reference her Iranian heritage. She...
Shaparak Khorsandi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- QI (2003) as Self — aged about 30
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 34
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self — aged about 41
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self — aged about 34
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self — aged about 32
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self — aged about 17
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