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Arian Moayed is the co-Founder of Waterwell, a civic-minded and socially conscious theater and education company, as well as a Partner at the for-profit Waterwell Films. Recent Waterwell productions include The Courtroom, a reenactment of deportation proceedings in active legal spaces; The Flores Exhibits, a series of videos in which artists, lawyers, advocates, and immigrants read the sworn testimonies of children held in detention facilities at the U.S./Mexico border (flores-exhibits.org); Fleet Week Follies, an annual festival of music, food, and kid-friendly activities, free to military members and their families; and a dual-language Hamlet (Arian played the title role).

At the Waterwell Drama Program, over 250 students per year receive world-class arts training and education in advocacy at the Professional Performing Arts School, all free of charge. With Waterwell Films, Arian has written/directed the Emmy-nominated, short-form thriller, “The Accidental Wolf,” which stars Kelli O’Hara (theaccidentalwolf.com). Notable acting credits: The Humans (Drama Desk Award), Guards at the Taj (Obie Award), Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (Tony nomination), “Succession” (HBO).

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Arian Moayed STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
New Broadway Production, 2023
Torvald Helmer

[New York]
Waterwell Production, 2017
Hamlet

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Richard Saad

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2015
Babur

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2011
Edgar

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Musa

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Abdi

[Off-Broadway]
2006
The Translator/The Trader/Solder #1/Soldier #2 (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Xerxes

Writing


Arian Moayed Movies

Phileine Says Sorry
[ 2003 ] Taxichauffeur 2
Arranged
[ 2007 ] Ahmed Khaldi
M.O.N.Y.
[ 2007 ] Ates Kiliclioglu
The Christians
[ 2008 ] Darmon
Roadie
[ 2011 ] Irfan
Omar
[ 2013 ]
Appropriate Behaviour
[ 2014 ] Ali
Saint Janet
[ 2014 ] Dr. Apte
Rosewater
[ 2014 ] Hamid
Day Ten
[ 2014 ]
Rock the Kasbah
[ 2015 ] Riza
The Rumperbutts
[ 2015 ] Gavin
Half Empty/Half Full
[ 2018 ]
Abe
[ 2019 ] Amir
Songs for a Sloth
[ 2021 ] Lawyer
Spider-Man: No Way Home
[ 2021 ] Agent Cleary
The Courtroom
[ 2022 ]

Arian Moayed TV Shows

Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn
Worst Case Senario Guy
Law & Order
Fadi Abu Ubdeh
Six Degrees
Jay
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Amal Qinawi
White Collar
Avet
Dorkumentary
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
[ 2004-2010 ] Eli Gold, Samil Al-Bana
The Following
David
Black Box
Cyrus
Believe
Corey
The Blacklist
Burke
Elementary
Yusuf Al Shamsi
Mr. Mercedes
Augie
Madam Secretary
[ 2017-2019 ] Mohammed 'Mo' Alwash
Love Life
Kian Parsa
Succession
[ 2018-2021 ] Stewy Hosseini
Ms. Marvel
Agent Cleary
The Accidental Wolf
[ 2018-2022 ]
Inventing Anna
Todd

Arian Moayed Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play

Arian Moayed, A Doll’s House

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Arian Moayed, A Doll's House

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Arian Moayed, A Doll's House


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Theatre World Awards - 2011 - Performance

Arian Moayed, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Arian Moayed, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Arian Moayed, Masked

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Arian Moayed News


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Scripps College to Present A SIMPLE HERSTORY Podcast, Revolving Around Victoria Woodhull


On March 21st, Scripps College will present A Simple Herstory, a groundbreaking, award-winning, deviant, multi-platform audio fiction exploration of the 100+ women who have run for President of the United States.

New York City Performing Arts School Launches GoFundMe to Save Theater Program


A performing arts school in New York City with many notable alumni has launched a GoFundMe to save its theater program. Learn more about the program and find out how to donate here!

Pedro Pascal, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and More Win 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Full List of Winners Here!


The SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS presented its coveted Actor statuettes for the outstanding motion picture and television performances of 2023 at the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall. Learn more about the winners here!

Getting To Know AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Power Couple Amy Herzog and Sam Gold


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These Stars of SUCCESSION Have Ties to the Stage


With Jeremy Strong making his Broadway return in An Enemy of the People this season, BroadwayWorld is exploring some of the others stars of the iconic series Succession, who have ties to the stage.

Photos: Go Inside Waterwell's 20th Anniversary Celebration


On Monday, Feb. 12, Waterwell, the theater company founded by Arian Moayed and Tom Ridgely celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a party at Greenpoint Loft featuring cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction, and performances by past Waterwell artists as well as current students and alums of the Waterwell Drama Program. Check out photos here!

The Jamie Lloyd Company Splits From ATG


Jamie Lloyd has announced that The Jamie Lloyd Company is now a fully independent production company, following his successful 10-year partnership with Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG).

Waterwell Celebrates 20th Anniversary With a Party Next Month


Waterwell, the community-organizing theatrical production and education company, will celebrate 20 years of telling engrossing stories that grapple with complex civic questions with a party on Monday, February 12, 2024, to commemorate the milestone.

THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!


This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.

Burning Coal Theatre Company to Present HYMN by Lolita Chakrabarti


Burning Coal Theatre Company presents HYMN by Lolita Chakrabarti. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Go Inside W Magazine's Annual Best Performances Party with Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig, and More


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Crystal Finn, Heather Raffo, and Kurt Rhoads to Star in MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY World Premiere


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Waterwell Extends Lameece Issaq's A GOOD DAY TO ME NOT TO YOU at Connelly Theater


Due to popular demand, Waterwell extends the world premiere of A Good Day to Me Not to You, a solo play written and performed by Drama Desk Award-winner Lameece Issaq (Food and Fadwa), to December 16, 2023. 

Los Angeles Media Fund and Protozoa Pictures Team Up To Launch the LAMF / Protozoa Theater Fund


Following successful collaborations in both film and television, Los Angeles Media Fund and Darren Aronofsky's Protozoa Pictures are extending their relationship with a joint venture focused on live theater to commission and produce new work as well as co-produce and support larger productions, all from bold, diverse, and adventurous talents.

Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Noah Centineo & More Arrive on the Red Carpet for JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING


Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh.

Photos: JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Celebrates Opening Night


It's been a big week at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, where MTC just celebrated opening night of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Check out photos from the after party here!

Rachel Zegler, Alex Newell, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Included in Variety's New Power of New York List 2023


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2011 Tony Nominations Announced! THE BOOK OF MORMON Leads With 14!


Past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Arian Moayed FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Arian Moayed been in?

Arian Moayed has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Arian Moayed been in?

Arian Moayed has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Arian Moayed been nominated for?

Arian Moayed has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Doll’s House," the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "A Doll's House," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for both "A Doll's House" and "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo." He also received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" and an Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play nomination at the Drama Desk Awards for "Masked."

What awards has Arian Moayed won?

Arian Moayed won the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo.

How many shows has Arian Moayed written?

Arian Moayed has written 1 shows including The Courtroom (Creator).

What is Arian Moayed next theatre project?

Arian Moayed's next show will be A Doll's House which opens on 3/9/2023 on Broadway.

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