Peter Banifaz

Peter Banifaz

44 · Born: Sep 7, 1981

Personal Details

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BornSep 7, 1981 Tehran, Iran

Biography

Peter Banifaz, a multifaceted individual with a strong presence in the entertainment industry, hails from the vibrant city of Los Angeles. Born Payam Banifazl in the culturally rich capital of Tehran, Iran, he embarked on a new chapter in his life at the tender age of 8, when he immigrated to the United States with his family.

Throughout his illustrious career, Peter has accumulated an impressive array of credits, showcasing his versatility as an actor and comedian. One of his most notable roles was a recurring part on the critically acclaimed series Shameless, in addition to appearances on Veep, Silicon Valley, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, to name a few.

Beyond his passion for the performing arts, Peter has also pursued higher education, earning a Master's in Business Administration from the esteemed California Lutheran University.

Career

2024
Sisters
Sisters as Bahram
Future Date
Future Date as Fresno
2023
Steel Cut Oats
Steel Cut Oats as Young Kidd Carraway
The Van
The Van as Omid
2022
Shameless
Shameless as Farhad
2016