Michael Niavarani

Michael Niavarani
Michael Niavarani (2018)
Born	(1968-04-29) April 29, 1968 (age 56) Vienna, Austria
Nationality	Austrian
Website	www.niavarani.at

Michael Niavarani (born April 29, 1968 in Vienna, Austria) is an Austrian-Persian stand-up comedian in the tradition of Austrian cabaret, an author, and a TV and movie actor.^[1]^[2] Niavarani, whose comedic work often draws on his inter-cultural upbringing, is a central figure of the Austrian cabaret scene. Since 1992, he has been director of the Kabarett Simpl, a famous Viennese cabaret that opened its doors in 1912.^[3] In 2010, Niavarani won the Austrian Kabarett Award.^[4] He is also a three times winner of the Romy award. ^[5]^[6]

Books

Julia Sobieszek, Michael Niavarani (2007), Zum Lachen in den Keller, Vienna: Amalthea Signum, ISBN 3-85002-610-8
Michael Niavarani (2009), Vater Morgana: Eine persische Familiengeschichte, Vienna: Amalthea Signum, ISBN 3-85002-689-2

References

^ Michael Niavarani wird Festspiele-Intendant « DiePresse.com
^ Kabarettist Michael Niavarani im Interview: "'Identität' ist keine relevante Kategorie" - Hiergeblieben - derStandard.at › Panorama
^ Simpl - Austria-Forum : AEIOU
^ Kabarettpreis geht an Gernot und Niavarani - oesterreich.ORF.at
^ Michael Niavarani – Awards
^ Austrian TV and film stars recognised at Romy Awards - PICTURE - Panorama News - Austrian Times Online News - English Newspaper