Arian Moayed
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BIO
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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STAGE CREDITS
Writing
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Connection
Movies
[ 2003 ] Taxichauffeur 2
[ 2007 ] Ahmed Khaldi
[ 2007 ] Ates Kiliclioglu
[ 2008 ] Darmon
[ 2011 ] Irfan
[ 2013 ]
[ 2014 ] Ali
[ 2014 ]
[ 2014 ] Hamid
[ 2014 ] Dr. Apte
[ 2015 ] Riza
[ 2015 ] Gavin
[ 2018 ]
[ 2019 ] Amir
[ 2021 ] Lawyer
[ 2021 ] Agent Cleary
[ 2022 ]
[ 2024 ] Andres
[ 2024 ] Dr. Hubert
[ 2025 ] Inspector Jamal Abbas
TV Shows
[ 2003 ] Worst Case Senario Guy
[ 2005 ] Fadi Abu Ubdeh
[ 2006 ] Jay
[ 2007 ] Amal Qinawi
[ 2009 ]
[ 2009 ] Avet
[ 2004-2010 ] Eli Gold, Samil Al-Bana
[ 2013 ] David
[ 2014 ] Corey
[ 2014 ] Cyrus
[ 2015 ] Yusuf Al Shamsi
[ 2015 ] Burke
[ 2017 ] Augie
[ 2017-2019 ] Mohammed 'Mo' Alwash
[ 2021 ] Kian Parsa
[ 2018-2021 ] Stewy Hosseini
[ 2022 ] Todd
[ 2022 ] Agent Cleary
[ 2018-2022 ]
[ 2024-2025 ] Joe Dillon
[ 2024-2025 ] Dr. Andy
[ 2025-2025 ] Agent Cleary
Awards and Nominations
Arian Moayed, A Doll’s House
Arian Moayed, A Doll's House
Arian Moayed, A Doll's House
winner
Arian Moayed, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
Arian Moayed, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
Arian Moayed, Masked
Videos
Video: Arian Moayed Is Living for the Audience Reactions to A DOLL'S HOUSE
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-07 15:01:36
Video: Jessica Chastain & Company Celebrate Opening Night of A DOLL'S HOUSE
by Opening Night - 2023-03-10 10:00:20
VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Discusses Broadway Being What She 'Always Wanted' Ahead of A DOLL'S HOUSE on COLEBRT
by Michael Major - 2023-02-01 11:42:33
Exclusive: Watch Kelli O'Hara in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Three Clip
by Michael Major - 2022-11-07 12:03:08
VIDEO: MOULIN ROUGE's Sahr Ngaujah Visits Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-02-05 15:00:20
VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara, Ashley Park & More in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - 2021-12-07 12:00:17
Waterwell & Broadway Advocacy Coalition Launch THE FLORES EXHIBITS
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-09-18 20:24:23
TV: Celebrate the Best of Off-Broadway Backstage at the Obie Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-05-28 10:00:50
News
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Performances have begun for the limited 15-week engagement of Eric Bentley’s 1972 docudrama, ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro at New York City Center Stage I. Check out photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026
Tom Francis, who received a Tony nomination for his performance as Joe Gillis in the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard, will appear in a recurring role in Apple TV's upcoming limited series The Off Weeks.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Initial casting has been announced for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Symphony Space and Waterwell will present STORIES FROM THE CITY OF IMMIGRANTS on April 20, featuring Simu Liu, Micaela Diamond, Tramell Tillman, and Sepideh Moafi performing monologues drawn from 125 years of oral histories.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026
The Garden of Dreams Foundation has announced a Charitybuzz auction and celebrity presenter lineup ahead of its Garden of Laughs benefit at Radio City Music Hall. The event will feature comedians including John Oliver and Hasan Minhaj.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
New 42, the performing arts nonprofit behind New 42 Studios and New Victory Theater, has added Lilli Cooper, Mandy Gonzalez, Nikki M. James and Betsy Wolfe to the New 42 Artist Council.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026
Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford will appear as a series regular in Apple TV's upcoming limited series The Off Weeks, led and executive produced by Jessica Chastain and Ben Stiller.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 1, 2026
2025 has ended its run to make room for a brand new year. Find out what to stream at the top of the new year, including FX's The Beauty, Wonder Man, a new Mel Brooks documentary, and highly anticipated new seasons of fan-favorite shows like Bridgerton, Shrinking, and The Traitors.
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 25, 2025
Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries is back on the New York stage, and recently celebrated its gala opening for its off-Broadway run. Check out photos from the opening night here!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025
On Monday, November 3, Peacock celebrated the New York premiere screening of the Peacock original limited series, All Her Fault, starring and executive produced by Tony Award winner Sarah Snook. Check out photos from the evening here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025
Carla Gugino and Tony & Emmy Award Nominee Arian Moayed will join the lineup of performers for the play GOOD SEX by Ireland’s Dead Centre with Emilie Pine at Brooklyn’s Powerhouse Arts. View the complete schedule of guest stars.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025
On Monday night, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) hosted the 23rd annual Sing Out for Freedom concert at NYU Skirball. Check out photos from the event here!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025
On Monday, October 6, 2025 at The Shed in New York, the cast and crew of Kiss of the Spider Woman attended a special screening and red carpet for the highly anticipated movie musical. Check out photos now!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles. Previews begin on October 8. Meet the cast of The Queen of Versailles here and read bios of the show's stars and cast!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
Sherie Rene Scott will join the company of The Queen of Versailles on Broadway. Learn more about the cast and upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025
Netflix has shared official first look photos for the return of the hit comedy series, Nobody Wants This. Led by Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, the second season returns on October 23. Check out the photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025
This August, Broadway fans can enjoy another month of summer streaming titles with highly anticipated new seasons of shows like Tim Burton's Wednesday to the first Peanuts musical in 37 years on Apple TV+. Check out the movies, television, and music coming to streaming this August!
by Jim Munson - Jul 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with actor-writer Hend Ayoub about her new solo show 'Home? A Palestinian Women's Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness' having its world premiere at San Francisco Playhouse July 26 to August 16
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
On Wednesday, June 11th, Academy Award, Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, BAFTA & Critics Choice Award-Winner Kieran Culkin, star of Glengarry Glen Ross, was celebrated as he was presented with a portrait for the wall of the iconic Sardi’s restaurant. See photos!
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025
Ahead of its airing this Thursday, CBS has shared first-look photos of the Season 2 finale of Elsbeth, which reveal a special musical number: Chicago's iconic 'Cell Block Tango.' Take a look at the photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Arian Moayed has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Arian Moayed has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Doll’s House, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for A Doll's House, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Doll's House, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Masked.
Arian Moayed has received recognition for his work in theater and television. His accolades include a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his work in Succession (Broadway cast recording). He has also been nominated for Drama Desk Awards and has received recognition from theater critics and industry organizations for his performances on stage and screen. --- *Note: I notice the answer provided appears incomplete (starting with "and .."). If you have the full list of specific awards, wins, and nominations you'd like me to format, please provide those details and I'll organize them in an SEO-friendly FAQ format.*
Arian Moayed has written 1 shows including The Courtroom (Creator).
