Michael Niavarani (born April 29, 1968 in
Vienna
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stand-up comedian in the tradition of
Austrian cabaret, an author, and a TV and movie actor. 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. In 2010, Niavarani won the Austrian Kabarett Award.
He is also a three times winner of the
Romy award
The Romy television award in honor of the German-born and naturalized French actress Romy Schneider, born in Vienna, was created in 1990 by the Austrian newspaper ''Kurier'' – or rather their movie reviewer Rudolf John, who also designed th ...
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Austrian TV and film stars recognised at Romy Awards - PICTURE - Panorama News - Austrian Times Online News - English Newspaper
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1968 births
Living people
Austrian comedians
Austrian male film actors
Male actors from Vienna
Austrian people of Iranian descent
Austrian cabaret performers
Austrian male television actors
Niavarani family