| Michael Niavarani | |
|---|---|
 Michael Niavarani (2018) | |
| Born | April 29, 1968 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 Viennese cabaret that opened 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]
