Shaparak Khorsandi
Actor
Born Jun 8, 1973 · Tehran, Iran
Active 2003–present · Awards: BBC 100 Women, James Joyce Awards
Shaparak "Shappi" Khorsandi is a British comedian and author of Iranian origin. The daughter of the Iranian political satirist and poet Hadi Khorsandi, her family left Iran when she was a child following the Islamic Revolution.
Filmography
Channel 4's Comedy Gala (2010)Genius with Dave Gorman (2009)Late Night Mash (2021)Celebrity Mastermind (2003)The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved (2024)One Hundred Years of the Girl Guides (2009)The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 (2008)Ken Dodd: A Legacy of Happiness (2025)Edinburgh Comedy Festival Live (2010)